Hāʻena access and shuttle notice: Hāʻena State Park day use reopened October 15, 2026. Go Hāʻena’s November 2 notice schedules shuttle service to Hāʻena State Park to resume November 2, 2026. Confirm current park day-use, parking and shuttle arrangements. Day-use hiking to Hanakāpīʻai Beach, Valley and Falls was reopened October 15, subject to current posted controls. Overnight camping and continuing along the coastal Kalalau Trail beyond the two-mile point remain closed until further notice. Confirm road controls and your reservation before travel. Kauaʻi County’s November 1 update says Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge is open to alternating traffic only; expect delays. Confirm permitted travel with your transport provider and follow posted controls; the October 21 HDOT listing is superseded for this location. Check DLNR’s October 13 reopening notice and current County road updates before travel. Day-use reservations are required for non-residents; a park opening does not establish safe ocean or stream conditions.

Haena State Park

Located within the North Region on Kauai

Haena State Park

North Shore Kauai

Haena State Park includes Ke'e Beach, the Kalalau & Hanakapiai Beach/Falls trailhead, two wet caves, and more.

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Hāʻena State Park Rules & Access

Reservations: non-resident day visitors need advance Hāʻena entry reservations. Go Hāʻena lists parking-and-entry, shuttle-and-entry, and entry-only options; choose the option that matches your transport. Day-use reservations open 30 days ahead at midnight HST. Park hours are 7 a.m.–6:45 p.m. daily, subject to emergency closure. Hawaiʻi residents with valid state ID do not need day-use reservations; non-resident guests still need their own entry reservations.

FEES:

PARKING TIME SLOTS:

  • Morning: 6:30 AM–12:30 PM
  • Afternoon: 12:30 PM–5:30 PM
  • Evening: 4:30 PM–sunset

CONFIRM ROAD ACCESS AND RESERVATIONS BEFORE DRIVING.

Park only during the time slots you have reserved. Additional slots require additional available reservations. Day-use parking does not authorize overnight parking. Overnight camping and coastal Kalalau access beyond two miles remain closed until further notice.

NORTH SHORE SHUTTLE

A Go Hāʻena shuttle reservation normally includes park entry and requires arrival on the shuttle. Go Hāʻena’s November 2 notice schedules shuttle service to Hāʻena State Park to resume November 2, 2026. Confirm current park day-use, parking and shuttle arrangements. Check the operator’s current options before booking; confirm approach-road controls and available service. The shuttle is an alternative to parking-and-entry, not a requirement for everyone driving from outside the area.

THERE IS NO PARKING ALONG KUHIO HIGHWAY IN HAENA.

Illegally parking along Kūhiō Highway interferes with local traffic and creates health and economic hazards for residents and visitors alike. Go Hāʻena warns that vehicles can be ticketed and towed from nearby destinations.

PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON SIDE STREETS in Haena to respect residents who call these neighborhoods home.

Road and bridge construction may periodically continue on Kūhiō Highway. Check HDOT’s current Kauaʻi roadwork schedule for road conditions and closures.

Kuhio Highway on the North Shore is a narrow highway with one-lane bridges, so we ask drivers to show aloha and yield to oncoming cars at one-lane bridges. Please learn about the Hanalei to Haena road code of conduct. Please also review the Aloha Pledge, which offers helpful guidelines to make your visit to the Haena area a more positive one.

2026 Fees & Reservations

Confirm current Hāʻena day-use, shuttle, parking, and reservation arrangements before going; check road controls. Overnight and coastal Kalalau beyond two miles remain closed. Published parking prices conflict; confirm road controls and checkout total.

Planning your trip? Hawaii has introduced new visitor fees and reservation requirements for popular attractions, beaches, and state parks. It pays to plan ahead — some sites require advance reservations or turn away visitors who arrive without paying.

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