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Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is a unit of the U.S. National Park System in Hawaii[5]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
Entrance fees and passes
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the visitor center lanai as open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM every day[6]. The upper parking lot gate closes by 4:00 PM, and the lower exit gate closes at 4:30 PM[6]. Vehicles still in the lot after closing can be locked in or towed at the owner's expense[6]. NPS describes the weather as hot and sunny, with daytime highs in the upper 80s[7]. NPS says mornings and late afternoons are cooler[7]. The park or trail may close for high winds or storms, so check with the visitor center before you go[7]. In 2025 the busiest month was March with 3,005 recreation visits[2]. NPS counted 0 visits in October 2025 and 1,523 in June[2].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 2,579 |
| February | 2,863 |
| March | 3,005 |
| April | 2,151 |
| May | 1,833 |
| June | 1,523 |
| July | 1,868 |
| August | 2,237 |
| September | 1,665 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 918 |
| December | 1,336 |
Pets and dogs
The national NPS pet rule says that where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet[8]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on designated swimming beaches, with service animals excepted[8]. NPS lists pets as permitted for 2 of its things to do here[9]. Each park can close more areas to pets[8].
Before you go
- NPS lists no entrance fee here, but confirm on the official park page before your trip[1].
- Leave the parking lot before the gates close, since the lower exit gate closes at 4:30 PM[6].
- Check with the visitor center for weather advisories on the day of your visit[7].
- NPS lists a Junior Ranger Program and a park film among the activities[10].
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
- What are the opening hours?
- NPS lists the visitor center lanai as open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM every day[6]. The upper parking gate closes by 4:00 PM[6].
- Which month had the most visits in 2025?
- March 2025 was the busiest month with 3,005 NPS recreation visits[2].
- Are dogs allowed?
- Where pets are allowed they must be on a leash no longer than six feet or crated[8]. They are not allowed in public buildings[8]. NPS lists pets as permitted for 2 things to do here[9].
- Can the park close because of weather?
- NPS says the park or trail occasionally closes because of high winds or dangerous storms[7].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 24,326, 2022: 31,602, 2023: 23,197, 2024: 27,507, 2025: 21,978. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site). National Park Service
- Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historic Site) in Hawaii. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Entrance & Exit: Covered, open air lanai at visitor center open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM daily. Parking Lot Entrance (Top) Gate will be closed by 4:00 PM Daily, however the Parking Lot Exit (Bottom) Gate will close at 4:30 PM Daily. All vehicles... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. 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 2 things to do at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site: Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Sharks, Whales and Dolphin Viewing. Pets permitted on 2 of them (Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger at Pu'ukohola Heiau National... National Park Service
- Activities NPS lists for Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Camping, Fishing, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping,... National Park Service