Rim overlooks of one of the State’s scenic treasures – the deep, colorful gorge of Waimea Canyon. Viewpoint of Ni‘ihau Island; wildland picnicking and short nature trail. Adjacent forest reserve with long, strenuous hike into and out of the canyon. Seasonal trout fishing. Pig and seasonal goat hunting nearby.



Waimea Canyon State Park
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Additional Information
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Activities
Rules & Regulations
Accessibility Description
Access to Kukui Trail allowed. All other trails, lookouts and park areas closed.
Recreational Residences Appraisals
In accordance with the Kokeʻe-Waimea Canyon Rec Residence leases, the appraisals for the 2020 rent reopener have been completed. The methodology section of the report is linked hereafter. NOTE: this only applies to existing leaseholders, whose leases run through 2029.
Methodology Section of Recreational Residences Appraisal Report
Rapid Ohia Death
Notice: ʻŌhiʻa (Metrosideros polymorpha), the most abundant native tree in the state of Hawaiʻi, are dying from a new fungal disease. On Hawaiʻi Island, hundreds of thousands of ʻōhiʻa have already died from this fungus, called Ceratocystis. Healthy trees appear to die within a few days to a few weeks, which is how the disease came to be called “Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.” This disease has killed trees in all districts of Hawaiʻi Island and has the potential to kill ʻōhiʻa trees statewide. – College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), University of Hawaii at Manoa
For more information on Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death please see the links below.
Activities
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Sightseeing
Facilities
- ADA Accessible
- Picnic Pavillion
- Restroom
- Walking Path
- No Drinking Water
- Picnic Table
- Trash Cans
- Scenic Viewpoint
Prohibited
- No Motorized Vehicles/ATVs
- No Alcoholic Beverages
- No Rock Climbing
- No Commercial Activities
- No Animals/Pets
- No Camping
- No Smoking
Entrance Fee
None
Hours
Daily During Daylight Hours
Parking Rates
Non-Commercial Vehicles
- Residents = No Charge w/ID or DL
- Non-Residents = $10 Per Vehicle
Commercial PUC Vehicles
- 1-7 passenger vehicle =$25
- 8-25 passenger vehicle = $50
- 26+ passenger vehicle = $90
*Parking tickets are valid for Waimea Canyon State Park and Kokee State Park parking lots
Contact Information
Stewardships
- Owned byHawaiʻi Division of State Parks
- In Partnership WithNā Ala Hele Trail & Access Program