Royal Mausoleum State Monument
Photo Credit: Hawaii State Archives
Royal Mausoleum

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

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

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[KAUA’I] UPDATED 5/13/26

Kalalau Trail will REOPEN today, as stream levels have dropped. The Ha’ena shuttle has resumed.

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[O’AHU] UPDATED 5/11/26

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline -Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail: Will be CLOSED for three mornings for essential maintenance. The trail will be closed until 11 A.M. on the following Tuesdays: May 12, May 19, and May 26.

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Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area: Portions of the park which access the reservoir (Also known as Lake Wilson) will be closed Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1 a.m. the park will remain open to visitors for onshore activities, but lake access via the boat ramp, reservoir banks, and reservoir shores will not be allowed until further notice.

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Ka’ena Point State Park, Mākua Section has REOPENED to beach access. The Keawa’ula section remains CLOSED due to road repairs. The Mokule’ia vehicle access road remains CLOSED due to unsafe road conditions, this section remains open to pedestrian and bicycle access. 

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Polihale State Parks has REOPENED.

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Koke’e State Park camping will be CLOSED for campground improvements. Construction to begin May 2026 and extend through Spring 2027.

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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.

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[MAUI] UPDATE 4/20/26

‘Iao Valley State Monument: Will be CLOSED until June 26, 2026 for safety improvements.

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

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[HAWAI’I] UPDATED 4/10/26

Notice to bidders for Mobile Food Truck Concessions opened today for certain Hawai’i Island parks. More information at: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/mobile-food-truck-concessions-hawaii/

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Akaka Falls State Park: Water and comfort station CLOSED, park open with portable toilets.

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[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26

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

Royal Mausoleum State Monument

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    Hours

    8:00 am to 4:30pm 

    Monday – Friday

    Saturday & Sunday and Holidays Closed. Access may be available by Special Use Permit (SUP).
    Entrance Fee None

    Description

    The Royal Mausoleum State Monument – Mauna ‘Ala, is the burial place of Hawaiian royalty. This sacred site is comprised of tombs with members of the Kamehameha and Kalākaua Dynasties with their retainers, a historic chapel, several historic trees, and a Curator’s cottage.

    OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATION OF ALIʻI EVENTS

    In observance and celebration of reserved ceremonial events and Lā Hānau organized by the Aliʻi Trusts, Royal Benevolent Societies and Hawaiian Civic Clubs the following dates will have modified access to RMSM as permitted events are conducted. 

    If you are planning a visit to offer hoʻokupu on these days, we kindly ask that you contact the Royal Mausoleum Mauna ʻAla State Monument Curator by email [email protected] or phone 808-636-8452 in advance as hours of operations may be modified.

    Annual Ceremonial Event Dates: January 2, January 16, January 17, January 25, February 9, March 17, March 26, May 2, May 20, September 2, October 16, November 16, December 19 and December 31.

    PROJECT NOTICE

    The Royal Mausoleum State Monument will be CLOSED for repairs February 16–20, 2026.

    Helpful Information

    Huaka’i: visiting Mauna ‘Ala

    While Mauna ‘Ala is open daily for public visitation, it is highly recommended that the public contact the Curator in advance of a huaka’i. Doing so helps maintain the sanctity of Mauna ’Ala by avoiding overlapping of visitors and potential vehicle parking impacts. There are prearranged huaka’i on specific dates that have been scheduled for the grounds of Mauna ‘Ala by Special Use Permit (SUP).

    · A group greater than 25 individuals requires a SUP.

    · A group of 25 individuals or less does not require a SUP, but contacting the Curator is still recommended.

    For more information or to request an SUP, please contact the Curator by email: [email protected] or by cell phone @ 808-636-8452

    Resources

    Mauna ‘Ala-HFD Recruits, July 20, 2023 from Hawaii DLNR on Vimeo.