Rate H ena State Park
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Hawaii is the most remote land mass on earth. Its reputation for unsurpassed natural beauty is reflected in its parks. Hawaii’s state park system is comprised of 51 state parks encompassing nearly 30,000 acres on the 5 major islands. The park environments range from landscaped grounds with developed facilities to wildland areas with trails and primitive facilities.
Outdoor recreation consists of a diversity of coastal and wildland recreational experiences, including picnicking, camping, lodging, ocean recreation, sightseeing, hiking, and pleasure walking. The park program protects, preserves, and interprets excellent examples of Hawaii’s natural and cultural history. The exceptional scenic areas are managed for their aesthetic values and developed for their superb views.
We invite you to experience Hawaii, learn about its unique resources and history, and participate in outdoor recreation by visiting our parks. As you visit, please help us protect Hawaii’s fragile and irreplaceable resources for future generations
About this location:
State Park
Hours
Daily During Daylight Hours
Entrance Fee
- None
About
Scenic wild-land park. This park lies at the “end of the road” on Kauaʻi’s north shore, and is an extremely popular destination for both visitors and locals. Viewing of wet caves — ancient sea caves formed during a higher stand of sea, probably 4,000 years ago; tradition credits Pele the volcano goddess as having dug the caves in her search for a new home. Beach-related activities, shore fishing, viewing of spectacular Nāpali Coast and swimming at Keʻe Beach (conditions allowing). The turquoise cove provides a picturesque setting to enjoy a picnic or stroll on the beach. The trailhead for the 11-mile Kalalau Trail begins in this park. It is best to arrive early as the limited parking fills up rapidly.
Hāʻena State Park Master Plan Update
3/17 – State Parks and their Planning Consultant, in collaboration with the Ha’ena State Park Community Advisory Committee, have worked diligently to modify the proposed park master plan following community input on the draft plan. Community feedback was received at a public meeting and a subsequent open house, and the plan has been scaled back to lessen the development footprint in the park, while addressing critical infrastructure as well as vehicle and pedestrian access and overcrowding, a major concern for residents. Click on the links below for the current Master plan (Graphic), and an executive summary of the major plan components. The full updated plan is undergoing a final edit and will be posted when completed.
Activities
- Beachgoing
- Hiking
- Sightseeing
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Facilities
- ADA Accessible
- Picnic table
- Restroom
- Showers
- Trash Cans
- Water Fountain
Hazards
- Falling Rocks
- High Surf
- Rip Currents
- Sharp Coral
- Slippery Rocks
- Sudden Drop Off
- Waves Break on Ledge
Prohibited
- No Motorized Vehicles/ATV’s
- No Animals/Pets
- No Alcoholic Beverages
- No Littering/Dumping
- No Camping
- No Smoking
- No Commercial Activities
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