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UPDATE:  10/30/20 - [OAHU] - The Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area has on-going HECO work and access may be limited.  The Waahila Ridge Trail is CLOSED during weekdays and OPEN on the weekends.  The park area is OPEN during weekdays however the gates will remain CLOSED.  Access gates will be OPEN on the weekend.

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10/29/20 -  [KAUAI] - The Kalalau Trail is OPEN.

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10/26/20 - [OAHU] - Kaena Point State Park remains CLOSED to vehicle access on both sides (Keawaula & Mokuleia). - [MAUI] - Pua\'a Ka\'a Wayside and Wailua Lookout are OPEN.

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10/13/20 - New Park Fees Are In Effect! - Diamond Head State Monument remains CLOSED until further notice.

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9/30/10 - [HAWAII] - Coastal and beach State Parks are open as of Oct. 1, 2020.  This includes Hapuna Beach SRA, Kekaha Kai SP, Kiholo SPR (gates will be OPEN), and Mackenzie SRA.

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9/24/20 - [OAHU] - Starting Sept. 24th  groups of five people will be allowed in OPEN State Parks, as well as, State Beaches and Trails.  Canopy-type structures are not permitted at this time at State parks, beaches and trails. Diamond Head remains CLOSED. 

 

FAQs

General

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Where can I find information about State Parks’ rules?

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Additional FAQ’s concerning State Parks rules can be found here.

Nāpali

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Is there overnight parking at the trailhead for Nāpali coast?

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Yes. – Overnight Parking at Hāʻena State Park is now available for those with valid Nāpali Coast Camping Permits. Overnight Parking spots are purchased separately from camping permits and are available through gohaena.com. Note: Overnight parking spots are available for purchase up to 90 days in advance. Users will be charged for the number of days your vehicle occupies the lot (e.g. a 1-night stay requires paying for 2-days, a 4-night stay will require paying for 5-days, etc.).

Additionally, overnight parking at Aliʻi Kai Resort in Princeville is available in coordination with the North Shore Shuttle. For more information please call (808) 826-9988

Overnight campers for the Nāpali Coast SWP must either:

    1. Arrive by shuttle (click here: https://kauainsshuttle.com/)
    2. Arrange for private drop-off.
    3. Reserve overnight parking.

 

Please note that you do not need to make a Park Entry reservation for Haena State Park. Please have proof of valid Kalalau Permit on arrival to Haena. 

 

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What forms of transportation are available from the Lihue airport to the Kalalau (Nāpali Coast State Park) trailhead?

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We know of no organized shuttle from the airport to the Nāpali trailhead. Most people team up and take a cab (a very long ride, and probably pricey). There is a public bus service on Kauai, which can take you as far as Hanalei, much closer to Nāpali, but you’d still need to arrange transport from there. The bus has restrictions about large backpacks, etc. as well.

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How do I make reservations for Nāpali Coast?

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You can make a reservations for camping on the Nāpali Coast state park online using the Hawaii camping reservation system.

Reservations can be made as far as a year in advance or on that day, provided spaces are available.

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Nāpali State Coast guide boats?

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There are 3 commercial boat operators (1 sail and 2 motorized) and 3 guided kayak tour operators for the Nāpali coast. These operators conduct business dependent upon ocean conditions.

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When is a good time to kayak along the Nāpali State Coast?

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The summer boating season for the Nāpali coast is from May 15 through September 15. A trip earlier in the summer may provide you a better chance of good weather/ocean conditions.