**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.
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[KAUA'I] update 10/1/24 - KALALAU TRAIL SECTION OF THE NĀPALI COAST STATE WILDERNESS PARK HAS REOPENED.
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[OʻAHU] update 9/28/24 – Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area: The boat ramp and lower parking lot will be CLOSED on October 5, 2024 for the Day at the Lake Community Event, free event open to the public from 9am to 4pm, no reservations needed – there will be boat rides, environmental education exhibitors, entertainment, and food. More information at dayatthelake.org
[OʻAHU] UPDATED 9/3/24 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokuleʻia Section: Due to severe staff shortages, the processing of vehicular access permits may experience delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 6/18/24 – Kōkeʻe State Park: The gate to Puʻu O Kila Lookout will be closed to vehicular traffic due to road repairs beginning 3/19/24. The lookout will still be accessible by pedestrians, parking is available at Kalalau lookout.
Hāʻena State Park
Park Hours |
Summer: 7:00am to 7:45pm
Winter: 7:00am to 6:45pm
Summer Hours Begin on April 1st Winter Hours Begin the Day After Labor Day |
Park Entrance Fee |
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Parking Rates |
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Entry & Parking Reservations | Click Here |
Shuttle Reservations | Click Here |
Haena and Napali Access Information | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions | Click Here |
State Parks Reservation System |
Description
Hā’ena State Park is located at the northwestern extent of Kuhio Highway on Kauai’s north-shore. The park offers viewing of restored lo’i kalo (taro field, as well as, the spectacular Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park. The park also offers beach-related activities including shore fishing and swimming at Ke’e Beach. Hā’ena is also home to the trailhead of the world-famous Kalalau Trail [11 miles], as well as, Hanakāpīʻai Falls trail [4 miles].
Opening of Hāʻena State Park & Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park
Hāʻena State Park is now open following the devastating floods of 2018! Please read below and visit our Frequent Asked Questions page for more information.
Both Hāʻena State Park and Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park were closed from April 2018 to June 2019 following severe flooding on the north shore of Kauaʻi. Closure of these parks enabled the Division of State Parks to ensure better protection of the resources, mitigate decades of impacts to Hāʻenaʻs rural community, provide better on-site management and ultimately provide a higher-quality visitor experience through implementation of new park management strategies per the Hāʻena Master Plan. Changes are often difficult and there may be growing pains as new park management strategies are implemented. During these times we graciously ask for your patience and understanding as we strive to provide the best experience possible while welcoming back visitors to these culturally and biologically significant parks.
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN PARK MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS ARE NOW IN AFFECT
Hāʻena State Park: Hāʻena State Park, home to Kēʻē Beach, as well as, the trailhead for the Kalalau Trail and Hanakāpīʻai beach and waterfalls, is now subject to daily visitor limits and requires advanced reservations to enter the park. State of Hawaiʻi residents are not subject to the new park fees or reservation system.
Non-Hawaii residents are required to purchase Park Entry Reservations ($5 per person) or a Parking Reservation ($10 per vehicle) prior to arrival at Hāʻena SP. Parking Reservations includes Park Entry for the driver and passengers of the vehicle. If you purchase a Parking Reservation, you do not need to purchase Park Entry Reservations for the passengers in your vehicle. PLEASE NOTE: *Effective April 19th 2021 for all dates beyond April 19th, non-residents will need to purchase both entry and parking reservations. Entry reservations will be required for everyone in the vehicle and parking reservations will no longer cover all passengers in the vehicle.
Day-use Parking and Entry Reservations are available 30-days in advance.
Parking reservations are only good for the time slots indicated during purchase. If you want to park for longer than one time slot, you need to purchase additional reservations. For example, if you want to be at the park from opening until closing (sunset), you’ll need to purchase all three time slots. Not all time slots may be available on a given date. Be prepared to present a valid parking voucher (print or digital) upon arrival.
- To enter Hāʻena State Park you will need one of the following:
- A Park Entry Reservation
- A Parking Reservation (Parking Reservations grant Park Entry for driver and passengers)
- A valid Camping Permit for Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park. NOTE: Miloliʻi camping permits are not accepted as Haʻena Park Entry Reservations, as this section is only accessible via watercraft.
- Hāʻena State Park reservations are available for purchase up to 30-days in advance.
- Day-use Entry Reservations are available from: Click Here
Hanakāpīʻai Beach & Waterfalls: In order to hike to Hanakāpīʻai beach & Hanakāpīʻai falls visitors need to purchase a Park Entry Reservation or Day-use Parking Reservation for Hāʻena SP. The Park Entry Reservation grants you access to Hāʻena SP where you can then hike along a portion of the famous Kalalau Trail to Hanakāpīʻai Valley. If you want to hike past Hanakāpīʻai Valley, you need to purchase a camping permit for Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park.
- Hiking to Hanakāpīʻai Valley/waterfalls and beach is included in a Hāʻena Park Entry Reservation and Day-use Parking Reservation.
- The hike from Hāʻena SP to Hanakāpīʻai Waterfalls is 8-miles round trip.
- A valid camping permit for Nāpali Coast SWP is needed to hike past Hanakāpīʻai valley.
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Hāʻena State Park Master Plan & Environmental Impact Statement
The Division of State Parks and their planning consultant, in collaboration with the Ha’ena State Park Community Advisory Committee, have worked diligently to modify the proposed park Master Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) following community input on the draft EIS. Community feedback was received at a public meeting and a subsequent open house. As a result of this input, the Master Plan has been scaled back to lessen the park development footprint while addressing critical infrastructure issues, as well as, vehicle and pedestrian access and overcrowding.
The Hāʻena State Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement was accepted by Governor Ige on June 25 2018, and the Hāʻena State Park Master Plan was approved by DLNR Chairperson Suzanne Case on August 13, 2018 on behalf of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. These documents can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the links below.
Exhibit 1: Ha‘ena State Park Master Plan Final Report (33 mb)
Exhibit 2: Ha‘ena State Park Master Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement (97 mb)
Exhibit 3: Ha’ena State Park Master Plan Draft Appendices (33 mb)
Exhibit 4: Ha’ena State Park Master Plan Background Research and Analysis (95 mb)
Additional Reference Documents: