Waimea Canyon State Park

West Kauaʻi's huge red-rock canyon. After Hurricane Lowell, only the Waimea Canyon Lookout reopened (from October 24, 2026, daylight hours); other lookouts are closed and Kōkeʻe Road is closed until further notice. Non-residents pay $5 per person and $10 to park.

• Status (DLNR notice, Oct. 23, 2026): the Waimea Canyon Lookout reopened October 24 during daylight hours; other lookout areas remain closed; Kōkeʻe Road is closed until further notice.
• Non-resident fees: $5 entry per person (children 3 and under free) and $10 parking per vehicle. Hawaiʻi residents with ID are free.
• Parking tickets are valid at both Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe State Park lots.
• Trails in the park include the Iliau Nature Loop and Kukui Trail; nearby forest-reserve hikes into the canyon are long and strenuous.
• Check park notices before driving up, since conditions are changing after the storm.

Sources: DLNR Division of State Parks: Waimea Canyon State Park · 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.