**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
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[KAUA’I] UPDATED 4/8/26
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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Wailua River State Park: river waters will be CLOSED to vessels beginning 4/9/26 due to potential for flash
[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 4/7/26
The Kalalau trail and Haʻena Shuttle has CLOSED until further notice due to imminent weather and saturated water levels that may cause the Hanakapiai stream to rise quickly.
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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] UPDATE 3/30/26
Kaʻena Point State Park, Mākua-Keawaʻula Section: CLOSED due to flooding and collapsed road on Farrington Highway.
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Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokulēʻia Section: CLOSED due to saturated and eroded roads.
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[MAU’I] UPDATE 3/30/26
Waiʻānapanapa State Park : Currently CLOSED to parking, park entry, tent camping, camper van camping and all cabin reservations, anticipated REOPEN on March 31st.
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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice.
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'Iao Valley State Monument: Currently CLOSED until further notice. Parking and entry CLOSED until April 26.
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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.
Kukui Trail
| Trail Length | 2.5 miles (one way) |
| Activity | Pedestrian |
| Difficulty | Difficult |
| Terrain | None |
| Elevation Gain | 2,240 ft |
| Park Name | Waimea Canyon State Park |
Route
The trail starts along Highway 550, about 0.75 miles beyond the 8-Mile Marker. Kukui Trail is a scenic trail down the west side of Waimea Canyon. It makes a 2,000 ft. elevation drop to the canyon floor ending at the Wiliwili Camp site administered by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Additional Info
- Camping by permit only.
- There is no permitted camping for commercial purposes.


