Wailoa River 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
- None listed
- Official site
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction UPDATE: 4/5/24 – WAILOA RIVER BOAT RAMP AND DOCKS CLOSING FOR REPAIRS IN MAYThe Wailoa River SRA boat ramp and dock will be temporarily closed for dock replacement work. The scheduled dates for this project run from May 6… (more)
The Wailoa River SRA boat ramp and dock will be temporarily closed for dock replacement work. The scheduled dates for this project run from May 6 through May 20, 2024 with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm. Dates and times are subject to change. General scope of work: 1. Removal and disposal of existing north and south docks 2. Installation of a new pre-fabricated combination fixed and floating dock system to the north side of the launching ramp 3. Install a safety stop at the edge of the walkway of the former south dock. The south dock will not be replaced. For questions or concerns, contact the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) East Hawaii Office at 808.961.9530.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Hawaii County, Wailoa River State Recreation Area covers about 129 acres.
The park supports fishing and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
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.
Things to do
FishingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ 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
Pleasure walking, quiet relaxation, informal games and events, picnicking, and boat fishing are provided for in this landscaped park set around Wailoa River. Boat ramp provided. Fishing restrictions. Information services and cultural displays at Wailoa Center which is accessible through Piopio street. (131.9 acres)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Prohibited: No Alcoholic Beverages; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities
Getting there
- Coordinates
- 19.7173, -155.0729
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)
- 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