Wailua River State Park

Hawaiʻi State Park · Kauai County

HoursDaily 7:00am to 7:45pm
Entrance fee$5 / adult
CountyKauai
CampingDay use only
PetsNot allowed

Wailua River State Park entrance fee

$5 per adult — Rates are for non-residents; Hawaiʻi residents enter free with a Hawaiʻi ID or driver's license, as do children 3 and under. Parking is a further $10 per non-resident vehicle.

Wailua River State Park hours

Daily 7:00am to 7:45pm

Hours as published by Hawaiʻi State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Wailua River State Park

Boats run up the Wailua River to the fern-draped Fern Grotto, and roadside lookouts face ʻŌpaekaʻa and Wailua falls. The valley also holds the Wailua Complex of Heiau, a National Historic Landmark, and kayak outfitters work the river.

Things to do

  • 🛶 Paddling
  • ⛵ Boating

Amenities & facilities

  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities
  • 🌞 Day Use Only
  • 🚫 No pets allowed

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