ʻAkaka Falls State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $25 per vehicle
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Hawai’i island parks have REOPENED, with the exception of ʻAkaka Falls State Park – Partial trail is CLOSED due to fallen trees, Lapakahi…Hawai’i island parks have REOPENED, with the exception of ʻAkaka Falls State Park – Partial trail is CLOSED due to fallen trees, Lapakahi State… (more)
Hawai’i island parks have REOPENED, with the exception of ʻAkaka Falls State Park – Partial trail is CLOSED due to fallen trees, Lapakahi State Historic Park CLOSED due to fallen trees. Camping and cabins at Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kīholo State Park Reserve, and Kalopa State Recreation Area remains CLOSED, Day-Use remains OPENED at Kalopa and Kiholo.
Posted by the park 2026-10-23. Official alert
Overview
In Hawaii County, ʻAkaka Falls State Park covers about 66 acres.
Visitors come for hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Daily – 8:30am to 5:00pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (Pacific/Honolulu).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Residents = (resident) | Free |
| Non-Residents = (nonresident) | $5 · person |
| Children 3 and Under = | Free |
| Non-Residents = (nonresident) | $10 |
| Commercial PUC vehicles: 1-7 passenger vehicles | $25 |
| 8-25 passenger vehicles | $50 |
| 26 + passenger vehicles | $90 |
Official wording
Entrance Fee *Credit Card Only* • Hawaii Residents = Free w/ Drivers Lic. or ID • Non-Residents = $5.00 Per Person • Children 3 and Under = Free Parking Fee *Credit Card Only* Non-Commercial Vehicles • Residents = No Charge w/ID or DL • Non-Residents = $10 Commercial PUC vehicles: • 1-7 passenger vehicles: $25 • 8-25 passenger vehicles: $50 • 26 + passenger vehicles: $90
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go State Parks (day-use entry/parking for Diamond Head, Waiʻānapanapa, Hāʻena) and Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi / eHawaii (camping and cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
No Animals/Pets Prohibited: No Bicycles; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Hiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Akaka Falls Loop Trail | — | — | No Bicycles; No Animals/Pets; No SmokingHikingSightseeingEntry/Parking Fees |
Trail descriptions from the park
• ʻAkaka Falls Loop Trail
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
The trailhead is located just off the parking lot. The paved route, which includes multiple steps in places (not wheelchair accessible), makes an easy to follow loop offering stunning viewpoints of the two waterfalls. To view ‘Akaka Falls only, take the path to the left (south) from the first junction. The waterfall view is just a short walk down the path.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Prohibited: No Bicycles; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities
Getting there
- Coordinates
- 19.8540, -155.1523
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Hawaiʻi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- DLNR State Parks island pages (TablePress park tables for Hawaiʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi) + the islands-park.json JSONP feed used by the island maps (coordinates, park IDs)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology