Explore the Outdoors
Hawaiʻi State Parks
The Hawaiʻi State Park System is composed of 50 parks encompassing approximately 30,000 acres on five major islands. These parks offer a variety of outdoor recreation and heritage opportunities. The park environments range from landscaped grounds with developed facilities to wildland areas with trails and primitive facilities.
Go to PageHawaiʻi National Parks
View operating hours, directions, and fees for Hawaiʻi’s National Parks including Hawaiʻi Volcanoes, Haleakalā, Kalaupapa and more.
Go to PageCounty Parks
Each county operates and maintains numerous parks, recreation areas and recreational service programs on each of the islands. Select a county below to learn more about the parks and services available:
Experience Hawaiʻi’s Great Outdoors
Recreational Activities
Hawaiʻi is an incredible place to explore. Learn more about opportunities to hunt, hike, camp, volunteer, drive off-highway vehicles, hike historic trails and ride equestrian trails.
Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi
Comprehensive resource to discover all the ways you can experience Hawaiʻi - from boating and camping to filming, fishing, hiking, hunting, and beyond.
Hiking & Trails
Hawaiʻi State Parks
Select the island you wish to explore to find detailed descriptions of each trail including safety tips and directions.
Nā Ala Hele
Find interactive maps, hiking trails by island, hiking safety tips, historic trails and more.
Get the OuterSpatial App
Download DLNR’s OuterSpatial mobile app on iOS or Android before your hike to access trail information, details, and resources.
Camping Permits
The Hawaiʻi State Parks Division handles permitting for all of the state camp sites island-wide. Each of the counties also handles permitting within their own counties. Select an option below to learn how to make a reservation.