Mākena State Park
Photo Credit: Sean Newsome

Covid-19 Protocols: Please wear a mask when in groups, maintain social distancing, and be respectful of others. Aloha, Hawaii State Parks

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PARK UPDATES: 7/19/21 - [HAWAII] Wailoa River State Recreation Area will be CLOSED Thursday July 22 through Saturday July 24 to allow for improvement projects including installation of dry wells, a water bottle filling station and repaving.

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5/21/21 - [OAHU] - The Keawaula gate at Kaena Point is now open on weekends. Gate hours are Saturdays: 6:00am to 7:00pm, and Sundays: 9:00am to 7:00pm. No overnight use allowed.

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4/19/21 - [ALL ISLANDS] - Entrance AND parking fees are now required for non-residents at several parks across the islands including: [KAUAI] Haena, Kokee, Waimea Canyon, [OAHU] Diamond Head, Nuuanu Pali, [MAUI] Iao Valley, Makena, Waianapanapa, and [HAWAII] Akaka Falls, Hapuna Beach.  Non-resident visitors will be required to pay for both entry and parking.

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3/29/21 - [KAUAI] - The Kalalau Trail reservation system is open again. Reservations are available 30-days in-advance. Park Entry and Parking reservations for morning and midday are available. Sunset-time reservations are currently not available.

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3/1/21 - [MAUI] - Waianapanapa State Park - Entry and Parking Reservations are now required for all non-residents. For reservations go to www.gowaianapanapa.com

Mākena State Park

UPDATE: 4/2/21 - Starting April 19th, 2021, all non-Hawaii resident visitors to Mākena State Park will be required to purchase both Entrance and Parking. Children 3 and younger are free. For example, if there are two (2) passengers in your one (1) vehicle, you will need to purchase two (2) entry reservations and 1 (one) parking. These reservations will be available via the parking pay-station located in the parking lot. Hawaii resident visitors admission and parking is free with Hawaii ID or Driver License.
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3/18/21 - New park hours are in affect for Makena State Park including Puu Olai (Little Beach), Oneloa (Big Beach), and Oneuli (Black Sand) Beach.
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NOTE: Nudity is prohibited!

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    CAUTION: Shore break can be very dangerous!
    Hours

    Parking Gates

    • Open: Daily 7:00am
    • Close: Daily 7:00pm

    Oneloa (Big Beach) & Oneuli (Black Sand) Beach

    • Saturday & Sunday – 5:00am – 7:00pm
    • Weekdays – 5:00am – 7:00pm

    Puu Olai (Little Beach)

    • Saturday & Sunday – 5:00am – 4:00pm
    • Weekdays – 5:00am – 7:00pm
    Entrance Fee
    • Hawaii Residents = Free w/ Drivers Lic. or ID
    • Non-Residents = $5.00 Per Person
    • Children 3 and Under = Free
    Parking Rates

    Non-Commercial Vehicles

    • Residents = Free with Hawaii State Drivers Lic. or Hawaii State ID
    • Non-Residents = $10 Per Vehicle

     Commercial PUC Vehicles

    • 1-7 passenger vehicle = $25
    • 8-25 passenger vehicle = $50
    • 25+ passenger vehicle = $90

    Description

    Scenic wildland beach park characterized by prominent cinder cone Pu‘u Ola‘i and large white sand beach. Swimming during calm seas, bodysurfing, board surfing, shore fishing, and beach- related activities. No drinking water available. (164.4 acres)

    Parking Info

    Makena State Park is now subject to paid-parking. Park visitors can pay for parking upon arrival at the parking kiosks, or online via one of the following methods:

    PayByPhone app & PayByPhone.com – Location #11091

    CallToPark app & CallToPark.com  – Location #125932