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

Monitor weather reports before your park visit!

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[OʻAHU] – UPDATE 9/11/25: Kaʻena Point State Parks - Mokuleʻia Section – Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permits Closed for 2025.  Purple 2024 permits valid through 2025. Please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi at https://explore.ehawaii.gov/Web/. You will need an Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi account to apply for a 2026 Kaʻena Vehicle Access Permit, please create an account if you haven't already. Continue to check the Kaʻena Point State Park website for 2026 permit application updates.

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[O’AHU] - UPDATE 9/10/25: Mālaekahana State Recreation Area-Kahuku Section - State Parks is issuing a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for parties interested in developing campgrounds. More info: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/malaekahana-2026/

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[MOLOKA’I] - UPDATE 8/29/25: Pala’au State Park Pavilion: Due to continued renovation work, the pavilion and camping is CLOSED until further notice. 

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[OʻAHU] - 7/25/25:  Sand Island State Recreation Area – Camping will be CLOSED for construction from August 30th, 2025 – December 31, 2025.

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[KAUA’I] - 7/11/25:  VISITORS TO WAIMEA CANYON AND KŌKEʻE STATE PARKS CAUTIONED TO EXPECT DELAYS AND LIMITED PARKING.  

Beginning July 14, 2025, Waimea Canyon Lookout with be closed for construction of safety improvements through early December, 2025.  This closure, in addition to several overlapping roadwork projects by both DOT-Highways and DLNR-State Parks, will cause delays, impact traffic patterns, and restrict overall parking capacity in these two popular parks through the end of the year.  DOT work is continuing on Waimea Canyon Drive, while work on portions of Kōkeʻe Road from the Kalalau Lookout to Puʻu o Kila lookout will be starting the same week.  Visitors can drive as far as the Kalalau Lookout, where improvements will also be initiated on July 17, with limited parking available.  We urge patience and driving with care as these various improvements are ongoing.  Local visitors are encouraged to enjoy these parks and lookouts on weekends, when most work will be suspended. Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed for the duration of the project including weekends.

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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.

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 [email protected] 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.