{"id":109672,"date":"2019-07-16T08:35:26","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T18:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiicompro.wpengine.com\/?post_type=kauai&p=109672"},"modified":"2025-04-07T21:41:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T07:41:11","slug":"how-to-visit-kauais-haena-state-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/how-to-visit-kauais-haena-state-park\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Visit Kauai’s Haena State Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

Illustrious vistas and sacred cultural sites abound along the Garden Isle\u2019s highly coveted North Shore. This natural beauty and heritage is fragile, however, which is why new regulations are in place for accessing H\u0101\u2018ena State Park, to help protect some of Kaua\u2018i\u2019s most precious resources from overuse. <\/p>\n

New restrictions began after K\u016bhi\u014d Highway re-opened in June 2019. The highway was closed for more than a year to repair damage from historic rainfall that pummeled the island in April 2018. If you plan to go, make sure you plan ahead and review the most recent information on the Department of Land and Natural Resources website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Parking reservations required at H\u0101\u2018ena State Park<\/h2>\n

Determine ahead of time when you\u2019d like to visit H\u0101\u2018ena State Park, because reservations are now required for parking. Reservations fees are $5 per vehicle and can be made up to one week in advance for either a morning (6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) or afternoon (12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) slot. Only 100 visitor parking spaces are available, and passes sell out quickly, so the sooner you make arrangements, the better. Reservations grant you access to K\u0113\u2018\u0113 Beach and provide an opportunity to hike to Hanak\u0101p\u012b\u2018ai Beach and Falls. Some of this information is fluid, so visit gohaena.com<\/a> for the latest information.<\/p>\n

Reservations required for camping near H\u0101\u2018ena<\/h2>\n

If you plan to stay within the famed Kalalau Valley by way of hiking the 11-mile Kalalau Trail, you need to make a camping reservation (up to five nights) at $20 per person per night. Overnight parking is no longer allowed at H\u0101\u2018ena State Park, so you must make a reservation with a shuttle or arrange a private drop-off to get to the trailhead at K\u0113\u2018\u0113 Beach. Visit the State of Hawaii’s Na Pali Coast camping permits page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Take a shuttle to H\u0101\u2018ena<\/h2>\n

Opt for minimal impact and take the new North Shore Shuttle. Pick-up and drop-off points vary, including Princeville Makai Golf Club, Hanalei Colony Resort, Limahuli Garden & Preserve and K\u0113\u2018\u0113 Beach. When you make a reservation, you also receive a paid pass to enjoy H\u0101\u2018ena State Park. Roundtrip reservations cost $15. The inaugural transportation system is operating on a trial basis, however, so locations, times and prices may vary. Visit kauainsshuttle.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Where not to park at H\u0101\u2018ena<\/h2>\n

While other areas beyond Hanalei do not require reservations, such as H\u0101\u2018ena Beach Park, parking is no longer allowed along the side of K\u016bhi\u014d Highway or within residential areas in H\u0101\u2018ena.<\/p>\n

The goal of this rule is to prevent overcrowding, protect other drivers, minimize environmental impact and grant respect for kama\u2018\u0101ina who live in the area. Illegal parking is highly regulated and fines can be very expensive.<\/p>\n

Please note that improvements continue to be made along this stretch of the highway and occasional closures of the road may take place. Before scheduling your trip, visit the DLNR website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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