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Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on National Park Service data. Published by Humblebee.

Entrance fee
None[1]

Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail is a National Park System unit in Hawaii[2]. NPS lists it as fee-free, so there is no entrance fee[1].

Entrance fees and passes

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.

When to visit and hours

NPS says hours vary depending on the trail section[3]. NPS describes the Hawaii coast as generally sunny and hot[4]. It suggests sun protection and carrying water[4]. Check the weather forecasts and any warnings before you go[4].

Pets and dogs

Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where they are allowed[5]. Each park can close more areas to pets[5]. NPS marks pets as permitted on its Take a Lava Hike! listing[6].

Before you go

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee for Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail?
NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
What are the hours?
NPS says hours vary depending on the trail section[3].
Are dogs allowed?
Where pets are allowed, they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet[5]. NPS lists pets as permitted on Take a Lava Hike![6].

Facts and sources

  1. NPS lists Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
  2. Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historic Trail) in Hawaii. National Park Service
  3. Operating hours, Ala Kahakai: Hours vary dependent on trail section. National Park Service
  4. NPS weather and seasons overview for Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail. National Park Service
  5. National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
  6. NPS lists 1 things to do at Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail: Take a Lava Hike!. Pets permitted on 1 of them (Take a Lava Hike!). National Park Service

Fees and hours are what NPS lists in its data at the snapshot date. They change: tell readers to confirm on the official park page before a trip. Visits are NPS recreation visits (counted entries, not unique people). Use them only for this park's own months and years, never to rank parks. Campground list and site counts come from NPS and Recreation.gov records. Count fields can differ slightly between the two. The pet rule is the national baseline (36 CFR 2.15). The park may close more areas to pets. Do not claim specific trails allow dogs unless a fact says so.