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Pearl Harbor National Memorial: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Pearl Harbor National Memorial is a National Memorial in Hawaii that is part of the U.S. National Park System[3]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee, though parking costs $7 per day[1][4].
Entrance fees and passes
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Pearl Harbor National Memorial[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the memorial, the Visitor Center and the parking lots as open daily from 7 AM to 5 PM[5]. Closures are listed for Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st[5]. The listed Thanksgiving closure this year is November 26, 2026[5]. NPS describes Hawaii as having two seasons, winter and summer, and says daytime highs stay in the mid-70s to mid-80s through the year[6]. Winter lows from November to March are around 60 degrees[6]. NPS also notes that winter is the rainy season, with flash floods not unusual[6].
Pets and dogs
The national NPS rule says pets, where allowed, must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or shorter[7]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on public transportation, and service animals are excepted[7]. NPS lists pets as permitted on 0 of the 5 things to do here[8]. Each park can close more areas to pets[7].
Before you go
- NPS notes parking is $7 per day and is paid by scanning a QR code on the signs in the lot[4].
- Parking cannot be paid in advance. Payment is only possible on the day you visit[4].
- NPS lists reservations as required for 2 of the 5 things to do, so check which ones before you go[8].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm them on the official NPS park page before your trip.
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee for Pearl Harbor National Memorial?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee[1]. Parking is listed at $7 per day[4].
- What are the hours?
- NPS lists daily hours of 7 AM to 5 PM[5]. Closures are listed for Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st[5].
- Can I pay for parking ahead of time?
- No. NPS says parking cannot be paid in advance and is only possible on the day you visit[4].
- Are dogs allowed?
- NPS lists pets as permitted on 0 of the 5 things to do here[8]. The national rule also bars pets from public buildings[7].
- What is the weather like in winter?
- NPS says winter lows from November to March are around 60 degrees and that winter is the rainy season[6].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Pearl Harbor National Memorial as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Pearl Harbor National Memorial Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Memorial) in Hawaii. National Park Service
- Parking or transportation fee note from NPS: Parking is available for $7 per day using the QR codes provided in the parking lot. Parking cannot be paid in advance. It can only be paid on the day of your visit. Please scan the QR code located on one of the... National Park Service
- Operating hours, Regular Hours of Operation: Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Visitor Center and parking lots are open from 7 AM to 5 PM seven days a week. Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Visitor Center and parking lots are closed on Thanksgiving, December... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Pearl Harbor National Memorial. National Park Service
- 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
- NPS lists 5 things to do at Pearl Harbor National Memorial: Visit the USS Arizona Memorial, Visit the Museums, Pacific Historic Parks - Bookstore, Visit the USS Oklahoma Memorial, Become a Jr. Ranger at Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Pets permitted on 0... National Park Service