National Historical Park

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Hawaii. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Hawaii National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Sun rises over Hualālai volcano as seen from the Kaloko fishpond wall — Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Along the western coastline of the Island of Hawaiʻi lies the hot, rugged lava of Kaloko-Honokōhau. This seemingly barren and harsh landscape does not appear to be suitable for human existence, and yet, long before written history, the Hawaiian people built a thriving settlement upon this ʻaʻā lava.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/kaho

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

A black crowned night heron stands with sharp attention on the water's edge — Photo: NPS

Birdwatching at Kaloko-Honokōhau

Grab your binoculars and set out on a birdwatching adventure along the Kona coastline. See the vibrant yellow saffron finch, hear the boisterous calls of the common Myna, and watch as the ʻAukuʻu (black crowned night heron) slightly stalks its prey.

Year-round Pets allowed

Birdwatching

sealife — Photo: NPS photo by Natasha Moore

Ocean Explorations

Imagine how the ancient Hawaiian people who lived here and used the ocean and its abundant resources. This is was a beautiful but difficult place to live hundreds of years ago.

30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Wildlife Watching

Images carved on lava — Photo: NPS photo

Petroglyphs in the Park!

The petroglyphs of Honokōhau are unique. A master craftsman laboring with stone tools and human hands in the hot sun made these into distinctive works of art that have become reservoirs of information.

Year-round Pets allowed

Front-Country Hiking

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Activities the NPS lists for Kaloko-Honokōhau.

Arts and CultureBikingFishingSaltwater FishingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

The Park Visitor Center (Hale Hoʻokipa) is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The physical address is 74-4968 Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy (please note that this is not a mailing address), and our contact…

Operating Hours and Seasons
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

Weather: The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny, with temperatures in the upper 80's.

Contact and directions

Phone: 8083296881 ext. 1329
Email: [email protected]
Address: Visitor Center, Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, south of 97 mile marker, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Coordinates: 19.6808, -156.0307· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Hale Ho'okipa Visitor Center	Daily: 8:30AM - 4:00PM	8083296881	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/kaho/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.