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Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle, 7 days
- $20[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- December[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 371,957[3]
- Visitor centers
- 1[4]
This park in Hawaii is a unit of the National Park System[5]. NPS lists a $20 private vehicle entrance fee[1], and fees are cashless[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $20 |
| Motorcycle[7] | $15 |
| Per Person[8] | $10 |
| Non-commercial Groups[9] | $10 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[10] | $35 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[11] | $55 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[12].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[6].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[13] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[13] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[13] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[13] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[13] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[13] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[13] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[13] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[13] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS describes hot, sunny weather, with daytime highs in the upper 80's[14]. NPS suggests morning or late afternoon, when it is a bit cooler[14]. The park occasionally closes for high winds or dangerous storms, so ask the visitor center or your hotel about advisories that day[14]. Closing time changes with sunset, so NPS asks you to call the visitor center or look at the park Facebook page[15]. In 2025 the busiest month was December with 42,136 recreation visits[2]. The quietest month was October with 21,844[2]. The park had 371,957 recreation visits in 2025[3].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 31,759 |
| February | 34,110 |
| March | 29,514 |
| April | 22,016 |
| May | 22,306 |
| June | 24,520 |
| July | 38,681 |
| August | 37,391 |
| September | 35,892 |
| October | 21,844 |
| November | 31,788 |
| December | 42,136 |
Pets and dogs
Under the NPS pet rule, where pets are allowed they must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less[16]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on designated swimming beaches, though service animals are excepted[16]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 4 of its 9 listed things to do[17]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park first[16].
Before you go
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee?
- NPS lists $20 for a private vehicle[1], $15 for a motorcycle[7], and $10 per person on foot or bicycle[8]. Children 15 and under pay nothing at the per person rate[8].
- Does the park take cash?
- NPS says entrance fees are cashless, so use a card or mobile payment[6].
- Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
- Yes, the park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[12]. NPS lists the Senior Annual Pass at $20[13].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $20. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 250,919, 2022: 311,441, 2023: 341,502, 2024: 454,268, 2025: 371,957. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historical Park) in Hawaii. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $15. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $10. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Non-commercial Groups: $10. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $35. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $55. National Park Service
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau NHP Operating Hours: Sunset times vary throughout the year. For exact closing times, please see our Facebook page or call the visitor center. 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 9 things to do at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park: Birdwatching at Kaloko-Honokōhau, Hike the 1871 Trail, Explore the Shoreline, Play Kōnane, Snorkeling Nearby, Self-Guided Walking Tour, Relax in the Picnic Area!, Experience... National Park Service