Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.
- 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 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park is a natural area in Kauai County.
Popular activities here are historic sites, hunting in season, boating, wildlife watching, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
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. – 7:45 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Daily 7:00am to 7:45pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 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 Bicycles; No Boat Landing or Launching; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Rock Climbing; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities; No Plant Removal
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
By Permit Only
- Residents = $25 Per Night, Per Campsite
- Non-Residents = $35 Per Night, Per Campsite
- *Parking or Shuttle Reservations required if not being dropped off.
NOTE: Camping Permits for Nāpali Coast often sell out well in-advance, particularly during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and toursHuntingCampingHikingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalalau Trail | — | — | Hazard: Falling Rocks; Hazard: Hazardous Cliff; Hazard: Flash Flood; Hazard: Dangerous Shorebreak; Hazard: Strong Current; No Animals/Pets; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Rock Climbing; No Smoking; No Commercial ActivitiesBow huntingHikingSightseeing |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Kalalau Trail
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
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
Services & Facilities: There is NO DRINKING WATER, TRASH SERVICE, or CELL PHONE SERVICE in Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park. Stream water must be treated. Please pack-out what you pack-in. There are composting toilets located at Hanakāpī‘ai, Hanakoa, Kalalau, Nu‘alolo Kai and Miloli‘i. There are rain shelters located at Hanakoa and there are shelters with picnic tables located at Miloli‘i (only accessible by boat). At the trailhead located in Hā‘ena State Park visitors can utilize restrooms, outdoor showers, trash cans, drinking water and a payphone.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Prohibited: No Bicycles; No Boat Landing or Launching; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Rock Climbing; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities; No Plant Removal
Getting there
- Coordinates
- 22.2203, -159.5827
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)
“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