Kaʻena Point State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 5
Alert [O‘AHU] UPDATE 9/14/26 - KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure 9/14/26 - Ka‘ena Point State Park - Keawa‘ula Section PARTIALLY REOPENED to the comfort station parking lot. The Keawaʻula Trail remains…9/14/26 - Ka‘ena Point State Park - Keawa‘ula Section PARTIALLY REOPENED to the comfort station parking lot. The Keawaʻula Trail remains CLOSED.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Weather 10/6/26 - The Mokule’ia vehicle access road has REOPENED to valid permit holders - note some roads previously accessible have been closed…10/6/26 - The Mokule’ia vehicle access road has REOPENED to valid permit holders - note some roads previously accessible have been closed due to… (more)
10/6/26 - The Mokule’ia vehicle access road has REOPENED to valid permit holders - note some roads previously accessible have been closed due to storm damage - heed all road signs.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction 5/29/26 - You need the 2026 Gold decal adhered to the rear of your vehicle to enter the park, the accompanying permit account provides…5/29/26 - You need the 2026 Gold decal adhered to the rear of your vehicle to enter the park, the accompanying permit account provides access to the… (more)
5/29/26 - You need the 2026 Gold decal adhered to the rear of your vehicle to enter the park, the accompanying permit account provides access to the gate combination online. The 2024-2025 Purple decals are no longer valid. Apply for a 2026 Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permit from the link in the table. All applicants must create a NEW account and apply as a new applicant. We are experiencing significant delays in processing, we appreciate your continued patience. Vehicle access dirt road repairs are occurring to stabilize severe erosion, and armor problem areas with aggregate to reduce erosion and puddling, and improve road stability.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Weather Ka‘ena Point State Park - Vehicle Access has CLOSED due to saturated roads. Ka‘ena Point State Park - Keawa'ula Trail remains CLOSED and…Ka‘ena Point State Park - Vehicle Access has CLOSED due to saturated roads. Ka‘ena Point State Park - Keawa'ula Trail remains CLOSED and vehicle… (more)
Ka‘ena Point State Park - Vehicle Access has CLOSED due to saturated roads. Ka‘ena Point State Park - Keawa'ula Trail remains CLOSED and vehicle access is restricted past the restroom parking lot due to storm inflicted road damage, the comfort station has REOPENED.
Posted by the park 2026-10-29. Official alert
Overview
In Honolulu County, about 31 miles northwest of Urban Honolulu, Kaʻena Point State Park covers about 1,138 acres.
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
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 | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Daily 6:00am to 7:00pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (Pacific/Honolulu).
Fees and passes
Hawaiʻi residents free with Hawaiʻi ID; non-residents pay per person entry (typically $5) and per-vehicle parking (typically $10), credit card only at staffed parks; many waysides and historic sites are free. Fees are in each park page's table.
Statewide fee rule from Hawaii's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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
No dogs
• Dogs, drones, camping, and commercial activity is not permitted. • Dogs, drones, camping, and ground fires are not permitted, adhere to all park signs, road signs, and Park Rules at all times. no dogs, no drones, no camping. No Animals/Pets Prohibited: No Motorized Vehicles/ATV's; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Camping; No Smoking; No Driving on Beach
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
FishingHikingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ka‘ena Point Trail | — | — | Hazard: Falling Rocks; Hazard: Dangerous Shorebreak; Hazard: Strong Current; No Animals/Pets; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Camping; No SmokingBicyclesHikingSightseeing |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Kaʻena Point Trail
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ 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 Motorized Vehicles/ATV's; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Camping; No Smoking; No Driving on Beach
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Urban Honolulu — about 31 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 21.5795, -158.2375
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Hawaiʻi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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