Information
New Park Hours
As of November 13, 2025, the new hours of operation at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site are 8:30am –4:30pm. The parking lot gate will close at 4:00pm.
Posted or updated Nov 12, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
National Historic Site
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Hawaii. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Hawaii National Historic Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past?”
Active alerts
1
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
The park is open year round, we welcome all fur friends who would like to be apart of our National Park Service family. No matter what the weather may be here in Hawai'i, our fur friends love a walk in the park. Time for a "Pawsitive" experience.
30-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Sharks, Whales and Dolphin Viewing
Sharks, Whales and Dolphins are often visitors to the shores of the park and can be seen with the naked eye and, even better, with binoculars.
30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Activities the NPS lists for Puʻukoholā Heiau.
Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCampingFishingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
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…
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
Weather: The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- (808) 882-1215
- [email protected]
- Address
- 62-3601 Kawaihae Road, Kawaihae, HI 96743
- Coordinates
- 20.0277, -155.8212· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site | Daily: 8:30AM - 4:30PM | — | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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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/puhe/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.