Waianapanapa Information & Frequently Asked Questions
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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor weather reports before you park

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[MOLOKA\'I] - UPDATE 3/24/25: Pala'au State Wayside Park Pavilion: Due to demolition and renovation work, the pavilion will be closed from March 25 to May 31.

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[OʻAHU] - UPDATE 3/24/25: The Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside is closed indefinitely due to police activity in the area.  Please avoid the area until further notice.

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[KAUAʻI] - UPDATE 3/21/25: Pā‘ula‘ula State Historic Site - Due to construction improvements, the park closure will begin starting March 24 until further notice.

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[OʻAHU] - UPDATE 3/18/25: Mauna ʻAla, Royal Mausoleum State Monument will be undergoing improvements that may temporarily prevent vehicular access. Please check the Royal Mausoleum State Monument website for updates.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 3/18/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Full Park Closures will occur Tuesdays through Fridays beginning April 1 to April 11 and also Monday through Thursday April 14 to April 17.  Partial Park Closures Hours with operating hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM will occur on Monday April 7 during this time, and will resume from April 21 onwards Monday through Friday, (except weekends and holidays).   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. During Partial Park Closures Hours 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. 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. Please check back for updates.

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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. 

Waianapanapa Information & Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions regarding visiting Waianapanapa State Park in Hana. Please click on the question to show the answer.

General Park Info

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Reservation Info

Do I need a reservation?
Yes. As of April 19, 2021 all non-resident visitors to Waianapanapa State Park will require an entrance AND parking reservation.

If you arrive on foot, bicycle, or are dropped off, you only need entry tickets for all members of your party. 

All reservations MUST be made in advance. You cannot purchase a same-day reservation at the park.

Where can I make reservations?
Official reservations are available through our private partner Reef Parking  https://gostateparks.hawaii.gov/waianapanapa
Can I make a same-day reservation?
No. Reservations must be made at least  1-day in advance.
When are reservation dates and times released or become available?
Parking and entry reservations are available 30-days in advance, 90-days for camping. Reservations are released one day at a time at midnight Hawaii Standard Time.
Does my Parking reservation provide entry to all passengers in my car?
No. You will need both a parking reservation and entry ticket for yourself and an entry ticket for the passengers in your vehicle.
I purchased an Entry voucher; where do I park?
There are no parking options outside of Waianapanapa State Park without a parking voucher. The road leading up to the park is privately owned and your car will be towed if you park there!  Valid forms of transportation with an entry voucher are walking, non-motorized vehicles (e.g. bike), rideshare/taxi, or carpooling with a Hawaii Resident with State Issued ID.
I booked the wrong date or time-slot, can you please change my reservation?
Unfortunately reservation dates and times cannot be changed once the purchased. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds, no exceptions.
If we purchased the 7:00am to 10:00am do we need to purchase another voucher to stay until 12:00pm?
Yes, multiple time-slots can be purchased to stay at the park for an extended period. In this situation a voucher for 7:00am to 10:00am and a voucher for 10:00am to 12:30pm will be needed.
My reservation states the time of entry is 10:00am-12:30pm. Does that mean I have to leave the park by 12:30?
Yes. You can enter the park anytime within your reservation time-slot but must leave the park once your reservation has ended.
Can I park there all day?
If you want to park all day, you’ll need to purchase vouchers for all the time you plan on visiting. If you want to be there from park opening until sunset, you’ll need to purchase all four time-slots. Note – not all time-slots may be available on a given date.

Contact Us

For further assistance regarding reservations please email Reef Parking’s Maui office at maui-sp@reefparking.com or call their office at 1.808.437-8900 and provide your confirmation number and date of reservation. All calls and emails will be answered within 48 business hours.