DLNR, Division of State Parks
P.O. Box 621
Honolulu, HI 96809
(808)587-0300
PARKING FEES START FRIDAY, MARCH 5 FOR NON-RESIDENTS AT NU'UANU PALI
2/26/10 - New parkinf fees will take effect starting March 5, 2010 for non-Hawaii residents visiting N'uanu Pali State Wayside on O'ahu. The fee will be $3 per car and an attendant will be on duty. Hawaii rsidents who show a local ID will not have to pay a fee.
‘AKAKA FALLS STATE PARK LOOKOUT CLOSED MARCH 1 THROUGH 12 FOR SAFETY RAILING INSTALLATION - Kahuna Falls Lookout will Remain Open
2/26/10 - HILO -- State Parks will close the walkway to ‘Akaka Falls lookout between March 1 through 12 for public safety, for the continued installation of safety railings at ‘Akaka Falls State Park.
The Kahuna Falls lookout will remain open and visitors can still go to the Akaka Falls lookout by using the longer Kahuna Falls walkway route.
The Division of State Parks will also be trimming trees near the lookout during its closure.
These improvements are part of the final phase of ongoing improvements to enhance the safety of park visitors and enhance their experience of the park's unique resources.
Three phases of park improvements have already been completed at the Kahuna Falls and ‘Akaka Falls lookouts, including footpath, stairs, handrail, lookout and other related improvements on the respective trail segments to the lookouts.
DLNR TAKES STEPS TO PROTECT SENSITIVE NATURAL, CULTURAL RESOURCES AT KEALAKEKUA BAY VIA NEW KA‘AWALOA LANDING PERMIT
To prevent damage to the Ka‘awaloa shoreline and coral reef and accidental destruction of significant historic and cultural sites by large numbers of visitors, DLNR is now requiring visitors to Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park to receive information and guidance regarding sensitive sites and how to assist in preserving the area during their visit. Information will be provided through a simple permit system for people seeking to land vessels along the Ka‘awaloa shoreline or moor at the wharf adjacent to the Captain Cook Monument in the bay. For information on how to obtain a permit, download the application (above, or contact the State Parks office in Hilo at (808) 974-6200.
CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN AT WAILOA RIVER SRA, HAWAII
Starting Monday, February 1, 2010, the Department of Land and Natural Resources will begin water system improvements. The park will remain open but pathways to the pavilions and comfort station may be affected. In case water service to the park is disrupted, interim water service and portable toilets will be provided if needed. Work should be completed by August 2010.
NA PALI COAST SWP, KAUA'I - MAJOR REPAIRS BEING CONDUCTED ON KALALAU TRAIL Repairs to the first 2 miles of the Kalalau Trail, a popular day hike leading to Hanakapi'ai Valley within Napali Coast State Wilderness Park, are being completed in an effort to improve trail safety. Badly eroded sections are being rehabilitated to remove hazards such as steep dropoffs and narrow sections. The trail is being widened where appropriate to an average width of 4 feet, and a network of shortcuts and "social routes" are being eliminated in favor of a wider single treadway. Hikers may experience delays as particular sections are being worked on. This is for your safety and the safety of the trail workers. We appreciate your understanding as we work to improve public safety along this popular hike.
The nine miles of trail beyond Hanakapi'ai gives access to Kalalau Valley and requires hiking or camping permits. It is recommended only for experienced hikers in excellent physical shape.
NEW ONLINE PERMITTING SYSTEM COMING SOON - TEMPORARY CHANGES TO CURRENT PROCEDURES
UPDATE 3/8/10- PERMITS BEING ISSUED TO WALK-IN CUSTOMERS ONLY AT DISTRICT OFFICES. Our new system is in place, and we are utilizing it for walk-in permit issuance only as we train staff and make minor revisions necessary to make the system fully functional. WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS FOR WALK-INS, as well as cash and checks. Our new fee structure is now in place. We expect the system to be available to online users in the very near future.
Hawai‘i’s Division of State Parks (DSP) is pleased to announce our transition to a new and vastly improved camping and cabin permitting system! For full details, click here.
This new, Internet based system offers the increased convenience of: 1) Ability to check the availability of all campsites and cabins – eliminating the need to call our offices by phone or visit us in person,2)purchasing both camping and lodging permits online, and 3) payment by credit card.
The Division is in the process of transferring the existing camping and cabin reservation data from the old, antiquated system to the new online system. However, during the transition period, the only method to purchase a camping or cabin permit is to do so in person at one of our DSP District Offices.
·RESERVATIONS BY TELEPHONE AND MAIL-IN APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED AS OF FEBRUARY 12, 2010.
This is a necessary action due to the critical need to transfer current permit data in a timely manner to the new internet reservation system and also due to the change in fees that will be applied with the use of this new online system. For persons unable to come in to a local permitting office, we apologize for this temporary inconvenience.
STATE PARKS OFFICES CLOSED ON SELECTED DATES DUE TO IMPLEMENTATION OF STATEWIDE FURLOUGH PLAN
01/01/10 - HONOLULU. Due to the implementation of furlough days for Parks administrative staff, State Parks District offices will be closed two days per month. For the first half of calendar year 2010, the offices will be closed on the following dates: January 15, 29; February 5, 12; March 5, 12; April 23,30; May 7,14; June 18,25. Until further notice, all State Parks will remain open on furlough dates.
NA PALI COAST, KAUA'I - SELECTED CAMPING AREAS AT KALALAU BEACH CLOSED DUE TO ROCKFALL HAZARD
A portion of the Kalalau campground in the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park will be closed beginning April 2008, to protect park users from potential rockfall hazards in this area. The camping area closure is based upon an evaluation done by geotechnical consulting firm Earth Tech of high hazard rockfall areas that could affect the camping area near the waterfall. Campers will be accommodated in the rest of the campground. Returning campers should be aware that some sites they formerly enjoyed are now unsafe and off-limits.
Rockfall warning and area closed signs have been posted in the Kalalau trail segment between the self-composting toilet facility and Ho'ole'a Waterfall. The closure affects approximately16 formerly popular campsites along the trail and areas mauka (to the mountain side) of the trail.
The toilet facility remains open via an alternate access route.
