State Parks Near Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
20 state park units lie within 50 miles of Urban Honolulu. The closest is Royal Mausoleum State Monument, about 0 mi north of town. 18 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Royal Mausoleum State Monument0 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 18of 20 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 4parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 1pets allowed
State parks near Urban Honolulu, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Urban Honolulu; driving distance is usually longer.
Royal Mausoleum State Monument
Royal Mausoleum State Monument is a historic site in Honolulu County, in Urban Honolulu.
Hours, fees and rules for Royal Mausoleum State Monument →Queen Emma Summer Palace
Queen Emma Summer Palace is a park unit in Honolulu County, in Urban Honolulu.
Hours, fees and rules for Queen Emma Summer Palace →ʻIolani Palace State Monument
ʻIolani Palace State Monument is a historic site in Honolulu County, in Urban Honolulu.
Hours, fees and rules for ʻIolani Palace State Monument →Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside →Sand Island State Recreation Area
The park supports fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Sand Island State Recreation Area →Ke’ehi Lagoon Memorial State Park
Ke’ehi Lagoon Memorial State Park is a historic site in Honolulu County, about 3 miles west of Urban Honolulu.
Hours, fees and rules for Ke’ehi Lagoon Memorial State Park →Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area
Visitors come for hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area →Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside
Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside is a 1-acre scenic site in Honolulu County, about 5 miles northeast of Urban Honolulu.
Hours, fees and rules for Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside →Diamond Head State Monument
Visitors come for hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Diamond Head State Monument →Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area →ʻAiea Bay State Recreation Area
Things to do include biking.
Hours, fees and rules for ʻAiea Bay State Recreation Area →Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site
Covering about 1 acres, Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site lies in Honolulu County, about 7 miles northeast of Urban Honolulu.
Hours, fees and rules for Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site →Heʻeia State Park
Heʻeia State Park is a park in Honolulu County, about 8 miles north of Urban Honolulu.
Hours, fees and rules for Heʻeia State Park →Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline →Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park →Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area
The park supports fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area →Lāʻie Point State Wayside
Popular activities here are fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Lāʻie Point State Wayside →Mālaekahana State Recreation Area
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, fees and rules for Mālaekahana State Recreation Area →Puʻu O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site
Puʻu O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site is a historic site in Honolulu County, about 26 miles northwest of Urban Honolulu.
Hours, fees and rules for Puʻu O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site →Kaʻena Point State Park
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Kaʻena Point State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Urban Honolulu
- Sand Island State Recreation Area 2 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area 6 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park 16 mi north · Campground listed
- Mālaekahana State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Campground listed
Dog-friendly state parks near Urban Honolulu
- Diamond Head State Monument 5 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Urban Honolulu
- Sand Island State Recreation Area 2 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline 12 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park 16 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Mālaekahana State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kaʻena Point State Park 31 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Urban Honolulu
- Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside 2 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area 3 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Diamond Head State Monument 5 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area 6 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline 12 mi east · Hiking trails listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Fishing near Urban Honolulu
- Sand Island State Recreation Area 2 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline 12 mi east · Fishing listed
- Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park 16 mi north · Fishing listed
- Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area 16 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Lāʻie Point State Wayside 23 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Urban Honolulu
What is the closest state park to Urban Honolulu?
Royal Mausoleum State Monument is the closest, about 0 miles north of Urban Honolulu in a straight line. Next are Queen Emma Summer Palace and ʻIolani Palace State Monument.
How many state parks are near Urban Honolulu?
20 state park units are within 50 miles, and 18 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Urban Honolulu have camping?
4 parks list camping, the nearest being Sand Island State Recreation Area, Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area and Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Urban Honolulu?
Yes, at 1 park, including Diamond Head State Monument. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Urban Honolulu?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.