ʻĪao Valley State Monument
Notice: Iao Valley State Monument is CLOSED until further notice — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $25 per vehicle
- Day-use reservations
- Required
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Alert *Advance reservations are required for out-of-State residents. Reservations can be made at https://gostateparks.hawaii.gov.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert **Hawai‘i residents with a valid driver’s license or State ID, continue to get into all State Parks free of charge.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure Iao Valley State Monument is CLOSED until further notice
Posted by the park 2026-10-29. Official alert
Overview
ʻĪao Valley State Monument is a historic site in Maui County.
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 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
Official wording
7:00 am to 6:00 pm daily
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (Pacific/Honolulu).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Residents = (resident) | Free |
| Non-Residents = (nonresident) | $5 |
| 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 Reservations Required for out-of-state residents • Residents = Free w/Hawaii DL or ID • Non-Residents = $5 • Children 3 and Under = Free Parking Fees 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
- Required
- Booking system
- Go State Parks (day-use entry/parking for Diamond Head, Waiʻānapanapa, Hāʻena) and Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi / eHawaii (camping and cabins)
NOTE: Entry & parking reservations required for non-residents.
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 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
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Iao Needle Lookout Trail and Ethnobotanical Loop | — | — | Hazard: Falling Rocks; Hazard: Flash Flood; Hazard: Danger - Submerged Objects; No Bicycles; No Animals/Pets; No Littering/Dumping; No SmokingHikingSightseeing |
Trail descriptions from the park
- ʻIao Needle Lookout Trail and Ethnobotanical Loop
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.
Rules and permits
Prohibited: No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities
Getting there
- Coordinates
- 20.8813, -156.5443
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
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 30, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology