**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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Keawaʻula Beach closed until further notice due to hazardous conditions. 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.
Hāʻena & Nāpali Coast Access Information
Hāʻena State Park is subject to daily visitor limits and visitation requires advanced reservations. Park users are required to make online reservations prior to arrival for walk-in, bike-in, drive-in or shuttle drop-off. Reservations can be made through our partners at GoHaena! We strongly recommend you to review their site BEFORE making reservations.
- Parking and Entry Reservations available 30 days in-advance.
- Residents free with State of Hawaii ID
- Non-residents need to purchase both entry and parking reservations. Entry reservations required for everyone in the vehicle.
- Parking reservations are only good for the time slots indicated. If you want to park for longer than one time slot, you need to purchase additional reservations.
Hanakāpīʻai Waterfalls: In order to hike to Hanakāpīʻai beach & Hanakāpīʻai waterfall visitors need to purchase a Park Entry Reservation and/or Day-Use Parking Reservation for Hāʻena SP through our partners at GoHaena! After reaching Hāʻena, visitors can hike along a portion of the famous Kalalau Trail towards Hanakāpīʻai valley to enjoy lounging by the stream, relax by the beach, or head “mauka” (inland) to visit Hanakāpīʻai waterfalls. If you want to continue hiking along the Kalalau Trail past Hanakāpīʻai valley you need to purchase a camping permit for Nāpali Coast.
- Hike from Hāʻena to Hanakāpīʻai stream & beach is roughly 4-miles round trip.
- Hike from Hāʻena to Hanakāpīʻai waterfalls is roughly 8-miles round trip.
Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park & Kalalau Trail: The Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park is a rugged remote wilderness park and home to the famous Kalalau Trail. The Kalalau Trail is a breathtaking 11-mile hiking trail extending from the trailhead at Hāʻena State Park along the Nāpali Coast to Kalalau Valley. For a description of the Kalalau Trail click the following link: Kalalau Trail Description.
- Limited overnight parking is available at Hāʻena SP for campers with overnight permits for Kalalau Valley
- Overnight parking at Haʻena SP is only allowed for those with valid overnight camping permits for Kalalau. Permits for Miloliʻi and any location other than Kalalau will not be honored.
- Camping permits must be acquired from State Parks prior to purchasing overnight parking.
- Overnight parking spots are available for purchase up to 90-days in advance.
- Users are charged for the number of days your vehicle occupies the lot (e.g. a one night stay will require paying for 2 days, a 4 night stay will require paying for 5 days, etc.).
- If you have a valid Camping Permit for the Nāpali Coast SWP and you plan on parking your car overnight or during the day, you need to reserve an overnight parking spot. You do not need to make a park entry reservation for Hāʻena SP.
- Overnight parking is also available at Aliʻi Kai Resort. For more information please call (808) 826-9988
- Overnight campers for the Nāpali Coast SWP must either:
- Arrive by shuttle
- Arrange for private drop-off.
- Reserve overnight parking after getting a Kalalau camping permit. –
Nāpali Coast SWP Camping Permits: Camping permits will be made available at the discretion of the Division of State Parks for periods when there is anticipated to be no concerns accessing the parks. We understand these permits are in high-demand and that scheduling remains difficult during these times.
- Overnight Camping Permits are available for purchase 90-days in-advance.
- Overnight Camping Permits are available online, Click Here: Hawaii State Parks Camping Permits
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