State park closures after Hurricane Lowell (as of October 23, 2026)

Most Kauaʻi state parks were still closed after Hurricane Lowell as of October 23, 2026. Open or reopening: Hāʻena (mid-October), the Waimea Canyon Lookout (October 24) and Wailua River (partly). Kauaʻi camping is closed. Most Maui, Molokaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island parks have reopened.

• Kauaʻi: Hāʻena State Park reopened in mid-October for day use; Waimea Canyon Lookout reopened October 24; Kōkeʻe Road closed; all Kauaʻi camping closed; Polihale and Nāpali Coast closed; Wailua River open for river access only (Fern Grotto closed to individual kayakers; Uluwehi/Secret Falls closed).
• Oʻahu: Kaʻena Point vehicle access closed and Keawaʻula Trail closed; Makapuʻu upper lookout closed October 21 to November 4 and on weekends and holidays (the Lighthouse Trail stays open); Mālaekahana Kahuku Section parking closed October 26, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
• Maui and Molokaʻi: all parks reopened except Polipoli (downed trees).
• Hawaiʻi Island: most parks reopened; Lapakahi closed; part of the ʻAkaka Falls trail closed; Hāpuna and Kalōpā camping and cabins closed.
• Reservations on storm-closure days are refunded automatically, minus service charges.
• Conditions are changing week to week; always check the DLNR park notices page before you go.

Source: DLNR Division of State Parks: park notices (Oct. 23, 2026)

Last checked Oct. 30, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.