Division of State Parks

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit. 

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[MAU’I] UPDATE 3/19/26

Waiʻānapanapa State Park : Waiʻānapanapa State Park remains closed to parking, park entry, tent camping, campervan camping, and all cabin reservations. All reservations from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, March 30, 2026, have been cancelled, and closures will be extended as needed based on current conditions with no electricity, and water restrictions. Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) has identified a damaged pole, powerline and transformer servicing the park that will require replacement. Currently, there is no estimated timeline for repairs. With additional weather expected, Hāna Highway may continue to remain restricted to local traffic only.

Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are closed until further notice due to storm impacts on access road.

Iao Valley State Monument: Closed till March 30, tentative date to re-open on March 31st.

Makena Beach State Park: Open for business.

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[KAUAʻI] UPDATE 3/18/26 - The Kalalau trail will be open tomorrow morning, 3-19-26. A 4 man crew checked the trail from Hanakoa to Kalalau. The trail did not get as much damage as anticipated with the recent storm. State Parks crew dug out the normal areas and deemed the trail to be in normal Kalalau trail conditions. 2 Docare officers accompanied State Parks crew and cited 10 individuals for being in a closed Area. None had valid permits.

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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/18/26

Kaena Point – Mokuleia – Permitted gate area to remain CLOSED due to wet/muddy/unsafe conditions caused by storm.

Pu’u O’ Mahuka Heiau Historical Site: REOPENING TOMORROW, THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH.

Pu’u Ualaka’a State Wayside: REOPENED TODAY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th. Still awaiting future trimming of more potentially hazardous trees when contractor comes available.

Sand Island Recreational Area: REOPENING TOMORROW, THURSDAY MARCH 19TH.

Wahiawa Freshwater Recreational Area: CLOSED – Tree and debris cleanup. Tentatively looking to reopen on MONDAY 3/23/26. Will confirm by end of day SUNDAY MARCH 22ND.

Malaekahana State Recreational Area: OPEN – CAMPING TO RESUME THIS FRIDAY MARCH 20TH

Ahupua’a O’ Kahana State Park: CLOSED - Tree and debris cleanup. NO CAMPING UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.

Wa’ahila Ridge Recreational Area: CLOSED – TREE TRIMMING/REMOVAL IN PROCESS – Tentatively looking to reopen on FRIDAY 3/20/26. Will confirm by end of day tomorrow.

Keawaʻula Beach closed until further notice due to hazardous conditions, including water and sand flowing over road dips. Cleanup operations and concrete barrier relocations are currently in progress to manage the impact.

Nuuanu Pali Lookout - Both the Windward and Townbound access points are now cleared and fully open to the public.

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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/18/26

East Hawaii – All parks open

West Hawaii:

Kealakekua State Historical Park – Open

Manuka Wayside – Open

Kekaha Kai (Manini Owali & mahai’ula Sections) – Park Open / Water Clear

Kiholo State Park Reserve – Camping Closed due to hazardous trees above campground *Waiting for Contractor to respond / Day Use is open to the public.

Hapuna/Waialea SRA – Park Open / Water clear

Lapakahi State Historical Park – Park Open to look out / Trails closed to debris and water bar damage.

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[KAUAʻI] UPDATE 3/16/26 - Polihale State Park closed until further notice due to mud and debris removal. Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site closed for construction. Kōkeʻe State Park, Waimea Canyon State Park, and Wailua River State Park is open. Hāʻena State Park - Day use and overnight campers allowed to enter for the day. Overnight campers not allowed to go past Hanakapiai Valley, only to Hanakapiai Falls. A sign will be posted on the trail after Hanakapiai beach heading to Kalalau. This will be until we survey the trail on Wednesday 3/18. Another notification will be sent after the assessment.

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[HAWAIʻI] UPDATE  3/5/26 – ʻAKAKA FALLS STATE PARK: Dept. of Water Supply shut off water in the area until further notice affecting the park.

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[O‘AHU] UPDATE  3/4/26 - KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK, MOKULE‘IA SECTION, VEHICLE ACCESS GATE [UPDATE 3/12 - temporarily closed due to storm]. You need the 2026 Gold decal adhered to the rear of your vehicle to enter the park, the accompanying permit account provides access to the gate combination online. The 2024-2025 Purple decals are no longer valid. Apply for a 2026 Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permit here. All applicants must create a NEW account and apply as a new applicant. We are experiencing significant delays in processing, we appreciate your continued patience. Vehicle access dirt road repairs are occurring to stabilize severe erosion, and armor problem areas with aggregate to reduce erosion and puddling, and improve road stability.

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[KAUAʻI, OʻAHU, HAWAIʻI] 2/10/26 – Wailua River State Park (Kauaʻi), Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park (Oʻahu), Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park (Hawaiʻi): All commercial kayak operators must apply for a Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application, each kayak vessel requires a registered decal. Visit State Parks Permits page here and download and mail in the Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application.

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[ALL ISLANDS] UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation.