Mālaekahana State Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- 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 4
Alert [O’AHU] - UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please…[O’AHU] - UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an… (more)
[O’AHU] - 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 9/10/25: Mālaekahana State Recreation Area-Kahuku Section - State Parks is issuing a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for…9/10/25: Mālaekahana State Recreation Area-Kahuku Section - State Parks is issuing a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for parties… (more)
9/10/25: Mālaekahana State Recreation Area-Kahuku Section - State Parks is issuing a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for parties interested in developing campgrounds. More info: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/malaekahana-state-recreation-area-rfq-rfp-2026/
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Beginning August 1, 2023, a major improvement project will impact sections of the Kahuku (northern) park section of Mālaekahana SRA. At…Beginning August 1, 2023, a major improvement project will impact sections of the Kahuku (northern) park section of Mālaekahana SRA. At times… (more)
Beginning August 1, 2023, a major improvement project will impact sections of the Kahuku (northern) park section of Mālaekahana SRA. At times throughout the project, which is estimated to last about a year, public access and camping/lodging availability will be affected.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction Mālaekahana State Recreation Area – Kahuku Section; parking lot will be CLOSED from October 26, 2026 to January 31, 2027 for construction…Mālaekahana State Recreation Area – Kahuku Section; parking lot will be CLOSED from October 26, 2026 to January 31, 2027 for construction of a new… (more)
Mālaekahana State Recreation Area – Kahuku Section; parking lot will be CLOSED from October 26, 2026 to January 31, 2027 for construction of a new parking lot.
Posted by the park 2026-10-29. Official alert
Overview
Mālaekahana State Recreation Area is a 110-acre recreation area in Honolulu County, about 24 miles north of Urban Honolulu.
Visitors come for swimming and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 7 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. | — |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 7 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Summer: 7:00am to 7:45pm
Winter: 7:00am to 6:45pm
Summer Hours Begin on April 1st Winter Hours Begin the Day After Labor Day
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
See the park’s wording
No Animals/Pets Prohibited: No Motorized Vehicles/ATV's; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Smoking; No Driving on Beach
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
By Permit Only, Friday through Wednesday
- Residents = $20 Per Night, Per Campsite
- Non-Residents = $30 Per Night, Per Campsite
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingSwimming
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
Water
- Swimming beach
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 Motorized Vehicles/ATV's; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Smoking; No Driving on Beach
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Urban Honolulu — about 24 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 21.6601, -157.9332
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