Kohala Historical Sites State Monument
Photo Credit: Sean Newsome

PARK UPDATES:

[MAUI] Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area will remain CLOSED until access roads through Kula Forest Reserve are cleared from storm damage and safe to traverse. Anticipated re-opening is November 15th 2022. For updates, please go to: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2022/06/27/nr22-090/

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[KAUAʻI] Polihale State Park – Overnight camping will reopen beginning Aug. 14, 2022. Reservations will be available online starting Aug. 1 and may be made up to 90 days in advance.. Additionally, State Parks encourages the community to participate in the Polihale Survey to help develop access and management policies for the park. Please participate in the survey, and mahalo for being respectful stewards of your parks.

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[MAUI] ʻIAO VALLEY STATE MONUMENT – As of August 1, 2022 ʻIao Valley State Monument will be closed until January 15, 2023 for the final phase of the slope stabilization project and parking lot improvements.

Kohala Historical Sites State Monument

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    Hours Daily 7:00am to 6:45pm
    Entrance Fee None

    Description

    Viewing of Mo’okini Heiau and Kamehameha I Birthsite. A National Historic Landmark, Mo’okini is one of the most famous luakini heiau (sacrificial temples) on the island. The birthsite is a memorial to Hawaiʻi’s greatest king who united all the island chiefdoms into a kingdom. (6.7 acres)