**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/16/26
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.
Sand Island Recreational Area closed until further notice. Tree and debris removal in progress.
Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park closed until further notice. Tree and debris removal in progress
Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site closed until further notice. Silt and debris removal in progress.
Wahiawā Freshwater Recreational Area closed until further notice. Tree and debris removal in progress.
Pu’u Ualaka’a State Wayside closed until further notice. Hazardous tree removal in progress.
Wa’ahila Ridge Recreational Area closed until further notice. Hazardous tree removal in progress.
Mālaekahana State Recreation Area closed until further notice. Tree and debris removal in progress.
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[MAU’I] UPDATE 3/16/26
Waiʻānapanapa State Park closed until further notice. Cabin check-ins scheduled for March 16–21 have been cancelled due to the ongoing power outage and water conservation at the park and safety concerns related to travel on Hana Highway while crews continue clearing debris and landslides. Currently, State DOT is only allowing residents through onto Hana Highway, which further limits access to the park.
ʻĪao Valley State Monument closed until further notice. Access to the State Park is dependent on the entry road through the County of Maui Parks and Rec area, and due to storm damage on the County side, we are currently at the mercy of Maui County Parks regarding road access. This closure may need to remain in place longer depending on the County’s repairs and road conditions.
Mākena State Park open to foot traffic only. The second and third entrances will remain open; however, the first entrance and the Black Sand Beach access will remain closed due to flood damage while crews work to make repairs and clear debris.
Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area closed until further notice. Entry road into Forest Reserve needs multiple repairs and may be closed for an extended time.
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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/16/26
The Wailoa River State Recreation Area open. Site cleared of debris.
Wailuku River State Park open. Site cleared of debris.
‘Akaka Falls State Park open. However, trail is temporarily closed while staff is clearing debris from a fallen tree.
Lava Tree State Monument and MacKenzie State Recreation Area closed until further notice. Couty roads closed to this area.
Kalōpā State Recreation Area open. Site cleared of debris.
The Manuka State Wayside Park open. Site cleared of debris.
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park open. Site cleared of debris.
Huliheʻe Palace closed until further notice. Inspection of the basement’s condition, including water damage and debris, is currently being completed by an archaeologist.
Kekaha Kai State Park Mahai\\\'ula Section open.
Kekaha Kai State Park Maniniʻōwali Section closed today 3/16/26. Large tree/branches blocking roadway. Crews are currently on-site conducting removal.
Kiholo Park Reserve closed today 3/16/26. Fallen trees reported in campgrounds #5 and #8, with large branches obstructing the roadway. Hui Aloha Kīholo (HAK) is currently onsite assisting with clearing and removal. Concurrently, the roadway is washed out; SP Staff are onsite with heavy machinery to grade and repair the road
Hāpuna State Recreation Area and Waialea Section closed today 3/16/26. Minor debris cleared by staff. High surf & brown water: Ocean Safety advises keeping beach closed until conditions clear.
Lapakahi State Historical Park open late afternoon of 3/16/26. Trail update: Fallen tree and washouts reported in a low-use area. Staff scheduled for maintenance and removal.
Kohala Historical Sites State Monument no public access. Kukuipahu Road is closed due to severe mud. Staff will survey the area once conditions dry. Access to Kamehameha Birthsite and Mo’okini Heiau remains open.
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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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[STATEWIDE] UPDATE 3/12/26 – All State Parks and Recreation Areas on all Islands, as well as State Park Offices, will be closed as of Friday, 3/13 through at least Sunday 3/15, for public safety. A severe storm is expected to bring flooding rain, high winds, and thunderstorms to most of the State from through the weekend. Please check weather reports and check back frequently for storm closure updates.
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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.
Ka’ena Point Vehicle Access
Vehicle Access Special Use Permit
Updated 3/4/26: We have been processing permits, there is still a cue, we appreciate your continued patience.
The Vehicle Access Special Use Permit is required to drive a vehicle into Ka‘ena Point State Park Reserve, Mokuleʻia Section, beyond the gate and the paved road that ends at the gravel parking area. Initiated in 2015 primarily as a cultural and natural resources management tool that was generally supported by the community to protect Ka‘ena, this permit system aimed to curtail 20 years of increasing landscape degradation caused by uncontrolled four-wheel drive vehicle use in the park. Permit conditions require drivers to remain on a limited number of designated dirt roads and stress that this is not a four-wheel drive recreation area – but that the designated roads are for responsible access for fishing, sightseeing, coastal access and to get to the Natural Area Reserve and the point.
New Applicants
Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permits have reopened for 2026. All first-time and current applicants, must apply for a new permit for 2026.
- Apply for a New Permit: https://hi.accessgov.com/kaena-point-sup/Forms/Page/kaena-point-sup/kaena-sup-application/1
Continue to check the Kaʻena Point State Park website for 2026 permit application updates:
2024-2025 Violet Current Permit Holders (NO LONGER VALID FOR 2026) Updated 3/4/26.
- Permit Decal: If you have a 2024-2025 permit and violet decal affixed to the rear of your vehicle, you must apply for a NEW permit and decal for 2026 (see Apply for a New Permit here).
Gate Combination Access
Once you have received your approved permit in the mail and have adhered your decal to the back your vehicle, follow these steps to access the gate combination before you head out to the park:
- Step 1: Navigate to https://hi.accessgov.com/kaena-point-sup or kaenasups.ehawaii.gov and click “Log In” in the top right corner to sign in.
- Step 2: Click “View Gate Code Here” then select the active vehicle below to show the Gate Code.
- Step 3: The Gate Code refreshes every Wednesday, will show on the bottom. To visit Ka’ena Point State Park with your vehicle, you must have the Gate Code, a valid, printed permit in your vehicle, and have your assigned decal ADHERED to the back of your vehicle.
Need Assistance?
If you need to contact Customer Service or Technical assistance, email [email protected] or call (808) 695-4620.
Contact State Parks for other inquiries about the Kaʻena Point State Park, email [email protected] or call (808) 587-0300.
Road Map
The Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permit allows vehicles to access designated roads in the permitted section provided on the KP-Designated-Road-Map-2026. Please stay on designated roads.
Park Rules & Permit Special Conditions
- Current decal must be adhered to the rear of the registered vehicle and a printed copy of the permit must be in the vehicle
- Do not let others enter the gate behind you
- Mud-bogging and off-roading from designated roads can lead to a revoked permit
- From 7pm to 6am, no stopping/parking from the airfield entrance of the park to the vehicle access gate
- Dogs are not permitted anywhere in the park
- Drones are prohibited
- Open-ground fires are not allowed
- Pack out all your bulky trash, do not leave your trash bags or other debris at park trash bins
- Complete list of Permit Special Conditions and rules
FAQS
- How to apply for a Kaʻena Point State Park SUP Vehicle Access Permit?
- How to access the Kaʻena Point State Park SUP Vehicle Access Gate code?
- How to Update or Cancel your Kaʻena Point State Park SUP Vehicle Access Permit?
- I lost my decal/my decal was stolen/I got a new vehicle, how can I reapply for a new one?
- We are currently not replacing lost or stolen decals, so please take care of your decal.
- Please check back here at the end of the year for more information on how to Apply for a lost/Stolen Decal.
- Will the Gate Combinations continue to change on Wednesdays?
- Yes, the gate combination will continue to change every Wednesday morning by 9:00 A.M.
- Will we need to apply for a 2027 permit when we already have a 2026 permit?
- No. You will only need to Renew your permit. You will not receive a new decal, and we are currently not replacing lost or stolen decals, so please take care of your decal. Without a decal, you are not permitted to be in the vehicle access section of the park.
- Please check back here at the end of the year for more information on how to Renew.
- If you do not have a 2026 permit, you will need to apply for a New permit in 2027.
