**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
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[MAUI] UPDATE 4/17/26
‘Iao Valley State Monument: Currently CLOSED until further notice. Parking and entry CLOSED until June 28, 2026.
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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice.
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[KAUA’I] UPDATED 4/14/26
The Kalalau trail has REOPENED and the Haʻena Shuttle has RESUMED.
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Koke’e State Park camping will be CLOSED for campground improvements. Construction to begin May 2026 and extend through Spring 2027.
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Polihale State Park and camping is CLOSED until further notice due to mud and debris removal.
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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.
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[O’AHU] UPDATED 4/12/26
O’ahu state parks have REOPENED with the exception of Ka’ena Point State Park, both Mokule’ia and Mākua-Keawa’ula sections, and Pu’u o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site.
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[HAWAI’I] UPDATED 4/10/26
Notice to bidders for Mobile Food Truck Concessions opened today for certain Hawai’i Island parks. More information at: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/mobile-food-truck-concessions-hawaii/
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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/25/26
Akaka Falls State Park: Water and comfort station CLOSED, park open with portable toilets.
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[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26
Palaʻau State Wayside and camping areas CLOSED for renovations until May 4.
How far in advance of my camping or lodging date can I purchase a permit?
Posted on Oct 19, 2021Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, timing and availability of camping reservations are subject to change on short notice. Current rules may vary.
State Parks’ campsites and/or cabins typically may be reserved up to one year in advance at many locations, except for Kīholo State Park Reserve, all parks on O’ahu, and the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park (Kalalau Trail).
Forest Reserves are maximum 30 days in-advance purchase, except for those on Kaua’i, which are 90 in-advance.
