Kalaupapa National Historical Park
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Kalaupapa at a glance
- Best time
- March–April, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Kalaupapa highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in HI
Explore this park
Alerts(4)
Kalawao County Restrictions
NPS detailsAccess to the park, including Kalawao County, the Kalaupapa Trail, the settlement, and Waikolu Valley, is restricted to residents and visitors with approved permits issued by Hawaii State Department of Health. Violations will result in arrest/fine.
Phones Are Not Operational
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Arrival by Boat
It is prohibited to come within 1/4 mile of the Kalaupapa shoreline. Access by boat within the quarter mile offshore park boundary requires a special use permit.
Unmanned Aircraft
Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Kalaupapa National Historical Park is prohibited. This includes model airplanes, quadcopters, and drones.
Common questions
Planning Kalaupapa National Historical Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Kalaupapa National Historical Park Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
