Waiʻānapanapa State Park
Also known as Waiʻanapanapa Beach, Waiʻanapanapa Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $25 per vehicle ($10 nonresident)
- 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 1
Alert UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an…UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on… (more)
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
Overview
Covering about 101 acres, Waiʻānapanapa State Park lies in Maui County.
Popular activities here are swimming, fishing, and hiking. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Daily 7:00am – 6:00pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (Pacific/Honolulu).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Residents = (resident) | Free |
| Non-Residents = (nonresident) | $5 · person |
| Children 3 and Under = | Free |
| Residents = (resident) | Free |
| Non-Residents = (nonresident) | $10 · vehicle |
| 1-7 passenger vehicles | $25 |
| 8-25 passenger vehicles | $50 |
| 26+ passenger vehicles | $90 |
Official wording
Entrance Fee • Hawaii Residents = Free w/ Drivers Lic. or ID • Non-Residents = $5.00 Per Person • Children 3 and Under = Free Parking Fees Non-Commercial Vehicles • Residents = Free w/Hawaii ID or Drivers Lic. • Non-Residents = $10 per vehicle Commercial PUC Vehicles • 1-7 passenger vehicles: $25 • 8-25 passenger vehicles: $50 • 26+ passenger vehicles:$90
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 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.
Camping
Camping
By Permit Only
- Residents = $20 Per Night, Per Campsite
- Non-Residents = $30 Per Night, Per Campsite
CABINS
- Resident = $70 Per Night, Per Cabin
- Non-Residents = $100 Per Night, Per Cabin
NOTE: Online CABIN reservations must be made at least 7-days prior to check-in date.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ke Ala Loa O Maui/Piilani Trail | — | — | Hazard: Falling Rocks; No Bicycles; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Camping; No SmokingDogs on LeashHikingSightseeing |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Ke Ala Loa O Maui/Piilani Trail
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 Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities
Getting there
- Coordinates
- 20.7863, -156.0029
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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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