Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor local surf and weather reports before your park •

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[KAUA’I] - UPDATE 3/14/25: Kalalau trail, Nāpali Coast SWP will REOPEN for DAY HIKING AND CAMPING starting tomorrow 3/15/25.

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[MAUI] UPDATE 3/4/25 - Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Beginning April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 the park, cabin campgrounds and access road to Polipoli Forest Reserve will be closed due to tree mitigation work. 

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 2/7/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Full park closures have commenced Tuesdays through Fridays beginning March 4 to March 14, and April 1 to April 11. Full park closures will also occur Monday through Thursday April 14 to April 17.  Partial park closures from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM occur on Monday’s during these dates. Partial park closures from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM will resume again Monday through Friday, (excluding weekends and holidays) on April 21.   Normal park hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM will resume during Spring Break March 17 to March 28, Good Friday Holiday on April 18, and Weekends.  The project began January 6, 2025, and will run to July 25, 2025, or upon completion of the rock fall mitigation construction project at the Kahala Tunnel. During Partial park closures from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the last reservation time slot for Parking and Entry and Entry Only will be 12:00 p.m. If you reserved at 12:00 p.m., you must enter the Park no later than 12:30 p.m. or you will be denied entry. Please check back for updates.

 

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

6/18/24 - UPDATE - West Hawaii State Parks to close early on the 4th of July at 5 PM.

Parks effected are:
Kekaha Kai SP—Mahai’ula section and Manini’owali (Kua Bay) section
Kiholo SPR
Hapuna Beach SRA and Waialea section

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    Hours

    Daily Hours 7:00am to 7:30pm

    Gates Close at 8:00pm
    Entrance Fee
    • *Credit Card Only*
    • Hawaii Residents = Free w/ Drivers Lic. or ID
    • Non-Residents = $5.00 Per Person
    • Children 3 and Under = Free
    Parking Fee       Non-Commercial Vehicles

    • Residents = Free with State ID/DL
    • Non-Residents = $10 per vehicle

         Commercial PUC Vehicle:

    • 1-7 passenger vehicles: $25
    • 8-25 passenger vehicles: $50
    • 26+ passenger vehicles: $90
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    Lodging

           A-Frame Cabins (presently CLOSED)

    • Residents = $40 Per Night, Per A-Frame
    • Non-Residents = $70 Per Night, Per A-Frame

    NOTE: Online reservations for must be made at least 7-days in advance of check-in date.

    Description

    Landscaped beach park with swimming during calm seas, bodysurfing during periods of shore breaks, sunbathing and other beach-related activities, picnicking and shelter lodging opportunities.

    Dangerous rip currents and pounding shore breaks during periods of high surf! Waves over 3 feet high are for experts – all others should stay out of the water and away from the shoreline! Lifeguard services. Hiking opportunity along the coastal trail. (61.8 acres)

    Lodging Information

    Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area rents 4-person A-Frame shelters.  These shelters consist of a single screened room with wooden sleeping platforms and a picnic table.  Comfort Stations with cold showers and restrooms are available for shared use by all shelters. Food and other personal supplies must be stored in the guest’s unit.

    Other Conditions Apply
    1. Guests must provide their own liquid hand soap and hand sanitizer – we do not provide it.
    2. ALL CAMPERS MUST BE PRESENT FOR MANDATORY CHECK IN WITH STAFF AT 3:00PM
    3. Only names listed are covered by the permit.

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    Hāpuna Beach Concession

    ***TEMPORARILY CLOSED***

    Interpretive Information

    There is more to Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area than just great beaches. Learn about the incredible cultural history and natural resources before you explore the park.