Kōkeʻe State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicle
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Alert [KAUA’I] - UPDATE 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create…[KAUA’I] - UPDATE 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account… (more)
[KAUA’I] - UPDATE 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert UPDATE 1/14/26: Pu’u O Kila lookout has REOPENED.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction 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 until further notice. This closure, in addition… (more)
Beginning July 14, 2025, Waimea Canyon Lookout with be closed for construction of safety improvements until further notice. 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.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Kōkeʻe State Park is a park in Kauai County.
The park supports hunting in season, wildlife watching, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Residents = (resident) | Free |
| Non-Residents = (nonresident) | $5 · person |
| Children 3 and Under = | Free |
| Non-Hawaii Resident Vehicles = (resident) | $10 |
| Hawaii Residents = (resident) | Free |
| 1-7 passenger vehicle = | $25 |
| 8-25 passenger vehicle = | $50 |
| 26+ passenger vehicle = | $90 |
Official wording
Entrance Fee • Hawaii Residents = Free w/ Hawaii Drivers Lic. or ID • Non-Residents = $5.00 Per Person • Children 3 and Under = Free Parking Rates Non-Commercial Vehicles • Non-Hawaii Resident Vehicles = $10.00 Per Vehicle • Hawaii Residents = Free with Hawaii Drivers Lic. or Hawaii State ID Commercial Vehicles • 1-7 passenger vehicle = $25.00 • 8-25 passenger vehicle = $50.00 • 26+ passenger vehicle = $90.00 *Parking vouchers are valid throughout Kokee State Park parking lots.
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.
Camping
Camping
By Permit Only
- Residents = $20 Per Night, Per Campsite
- Non-Residents = $30 Per Night, Per Campsite
(available 90 days in advance)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingHuntingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alakai Swamp Trail | — | — | No Animals/Pets; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Camping; No Smoking; No Commercial ActivitiesHikingSightseeingWildlife Viewing |
| Awaawapuhi Trail | — | — | Hazard: Falling Rocks; Hazard: Hazardous Cliff; No Animals/Pets; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Camping; No SmokingHikingSightseeing |
| Kawaikoi Stream Trail | — | — | No Animals/Pets; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Camping; No SmokingHikingSightseeing |
| Nualolo Trail | — | — | Hazard: Hazardous Cliff; No Animals/Pets; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Camping; No SmokingHikingSightseeing |
| Nualolo Cliffs Trail | — | — | No Smoking |
| Pihea Trail | — | — | Hazard: Hazardous Cliff; No Animals/Pets; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Camping; No SmokingHikingSightseeingWildlife Viewing |
| Poomau Canyon Lookout Trail | — | — | No Animals/Pets; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Camping; No SmokingHikingSightseeing |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Alakai Swamp Trail
- Awaʻawapuhi Trail
- Kawaikoi Stream Trail
- Nuʻalolo Cliffs Trail
- Nuʻalolo Trail
- Pihea Trail
- Poomau Canyon Lookout Trail
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Park or camp store
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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
ADA Accessible
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Prohibited: No Smoking; No Commercial Activities; No Plant Removal
Getting there
- Coordinates
- 22.1155, -159.6695
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
- Photo: Kalalau Valley viewed from the Na Pali Kona Forest Reserve Pihea Trail.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Gh5046 at English Wikipedia
“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