**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️Monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
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[O‘AHU] UPDATE 2/20/26 - KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK, MOKULE‘IA SECTION: Park is CLOSED due to saturated roads and inclement weather. Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permits available now. 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.
Hiking - Oʻahu
| Hiking | Area | Park |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Head Summit Trail | Waikiki & Honolulu | Diamond Head State Monument |
| Kaʻena Point Trail | Wai'anae | Kaʻena Point State Park |
| Nakoa Trail | East | Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park |
| Kapaʻeleʻele Trail | East | Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park |
| ʻAiea Loop Trail | Central Oahu | Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area |
| Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail | East | Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline |
| ʻUalakaʻa Trail | Waikiki & Honolulu | Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside |
| Waʻahila Ridge Trail | Waikiki & Honolulu | Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area |
For general information see our Hiking in Hawaii page or the Na Ala Hele Hiking Safely brochure.
