Is Waimea Canyon State Park free?
Waimea Canyon State Park is free to visit for residents of Hawaii, but non-residents of Hawaii are subject to an entry fee and a parking fee.
If you are a resident, make sure you have proof of Hawaii residency when you visit and you should be all set.
As of April 2021, out-of-state visitors have to pay to visit the Waimea Canyon!
The current entry fee is $5.00 per person. Children 3 and under are free. The parking fee for a standard vehicle is $10.00.
The one entry and parking fee gets you into both Waimea Canyon State Park and Koke’e State Park.
You can purchase Waimea Canyon tickets at machines at the parks.
Display your receipt on your dashboard.
Considering a visit to Waimea Canyon? Be sure to check out our Waimea Canyon guide for all the details you need to plan!
Planning your Kauai itinerary? Also consider:
a sunset cruise of the Na Pali Coast ⛴️ 🌄
a guided kayaking + hiking trip to Secret Falls on the east side, 🛶 🥾 🛶
or an airplane tour over Kauai! ✈️ ✈️