Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit. 

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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/23/26

Kaʻena Point State Park, Mākua-Keawaʻula Section: CLOSED due to flooding and collapsed road on Farrington Highway.

Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokulēʻia Section: CLOSED due to saturated and eroded roads.

Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area: OPEN, boat ramp CLOSED due to maintenance.

Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park: CLOSED due to storm debris.

Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau Historical Site CLOSED due to cleanup.

Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area: CLOSED due to tree trimming.

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[MAU’I] UPDATE 3/23/26

Waiʻānapanapa State Park : Waiʻānapanapa State Park remains CLOSED to parking, park entry, tent camping, camper van camping and all cabin reservations from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, March 29, 2026.  Please note, ONLY local traffic is permitted through Hana Highway.

Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice for road clearing.

Iao Valley State Monument: CLOSED until March 30, tentative date to re-open on March 31st.

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[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26

Palaʻau State Wayside and camping areas CLOSED for renovations until May 4.

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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/23/26

Kiholo State Park Reserve: Road CLOSED to vehicles due to erosion until further notice, pedestrian access remains opened. Camping remains CLOSED.

Lapakahi State Historical Park: CLOSED until further notice due to unsafe trails and water bars.

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[KAUAʻI] 3/23/26

Kalalau trail OPENED. 

Polihale State Park CLOSED until further notice due to mud and debris removal.

Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.

Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area

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.

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    Hours 7:00am to 6:00pm Daily
    Entrance Fee None
    Trail Names
    Camping

     *4-wheel Drive Vehicle Required*

    • Residents = $20 Per Night, Per Campsite
    • Non-Residents = $30 Per Night, Per Campsite

    CABIN

    • Residents = $70 Per Night
    • Non-Residents = $100 Per Night

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    CAMPING RESERVATION REQUIRED

    NOTICE: Please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation.

    Description

    Camping and lodging (one cabin) within the fog belt of the Kula Forest Reserve at 6200 foot elevation. Extensive trail system in the forest reserve, including through a forest reminiscent of the conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest coast.

    Sweeping views of Central and West Maui, Kahoʻolawe, Molokaʻi and Lanaʻi in clear weather.

    Pig and seasonal bird hunting. Hikers should wear bright colored clothing – hunters may be in the area. Nights are generally cold; winter nights frequently have below freezing temperatures. No campground showers. (10.0 acres).  PLEASE NOTE:  The Polipoli Cabin cannot be reserved through our online system.  Visitors must walk-in or call the Maui District office for reservations.

    *Tent camping reservations can be made online through our reservation system. For cabin reservations, individuals have the option to call our office at (808) 984-8109, or come to our counter at 54 S. High Street #101, Wailuku, HI.