Parks & Recreation
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:
Recreational Activities
Hawaiʻi has many unique and iconic natural and cultural resources. Browse the outdoor recreation site from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife or visit gohawaii.com for even more outdoor experiences and ideas.
Go to PageHiking & 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.
Outdoor Recreation in Hawaiʻi
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.
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.