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Waiʻānapanapa State Park

Places & parksMauiChecked Oct. 29, 2026

Black-sand beach park on the Road to Hāna. Non-residents must reserve a time slot in advance or they will be turned away. Opens 7 a.m.; parking is $10 per time slot.

  • Reservations open 30 days ahead, one day at a time, at midnight Hawaiʻi time, at gostateparks.hawaii.gov/waianapanapa.
  • Opens 7:00 a.m.; enter by 5:30 p.m. You must leave when your time slot ends; book several slots for a longer stay.
  • Parking $10 per time slot plus a per-person entry fee for non-residents; children 3 and under free.
  • Hawaiʻi residents with valid ID don't need a reservation, but their out-of-state guests do.
  • Refunds up to 3 days before entry; a $5 cancellation fee and service fees may apply.
  • After the September 2026 storm closures, DLNR reported Maui parks reopened; confirm current status on the park notices page.

Sources: Waiʻānapanapa State Park reservations FAQ · Hawaii's Best Travel: Hawaiʻi reservations and fees 2026 (verified July 22, 2026) · DLNR Division of State Parks: park notices (Oct. 23, 2026)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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