Which Island Do You Want to Explore?
With 50 parks encompassing approximately 30,000 acres on five major islands, from the mountains to the ocean, we offer camping, hiking, a variety of outdoor recreation, and cultural and heritage opportunities. The park environments range from landscaped grounds with developed facilities to wildland areas with trails and primitive facilities.
As you visit, please help us protect Hawaiʻi’s fragile and irreplaceable resources for future generations.
Kauaʻi
Oʻahu
Molokaʻi
Maui
Hawaiʻi Island
Make a Reservation for a State Park
Reservations are required for our most popular parks to ensure visitors have the best quality experiences and reduce impacts on adjacent communities and park resources.
Diamond Head State Park
ʻĪao Valley State Monument
Waiʻānapanapa State Park, Maui
Hāʻena State Park, Kauaʻi
State Park Activities and Information
Apply for a Permit
Camping
Hiking
Hawaiʻi’s Royal Palaces
Volunteer
Park Rules
Wildlife
Health and Safety
FAQs
About State Parks in Hawaiʻi
Many of Hawaiʻi’s State Parks are also places of historical, cultural, and spiritual significance. Please take the time to understand the importance of the place being visited, and more importantly, we ask that visitors be respectful in action and attitude.
How to Approach a Sacred Site
• Silently ask permission of the kupuna (ancestors)
• Give thanks for the privilege of visiting
• Offer apologies for any negativity we may unwittingly bring or do
at the site
• Continue to be silent so as not to disturb the harmony of the
place, fauna and flora
• Respect the boundaries and kapu (off limits) areas
We need to be aware that we become a part of the place and the place becomes a part of us simply because of our presence.
State Parks in Hawaiʻi
There are 54 state parks across five major islands: Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi Maui, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu.
Acres Encompassed by Hawaiʻi State Parks
State Parks encompass 30,000 acres for you to explore, from beautiful forests to stunning beach areas.
Size of Group Requiring an Activities Permit
Group use permits are required for groups of 26 or more persons, regardless of the activity and must be submitted at least 45 days before the requested date of use.
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks (DSP) proudly protects Hawaiʻi’s natural, scenic, and cultural resources for Hawaiʻi residents, visitors, and future generations
Learn more about the work they do >