Waimea Canyon Reservation
Currently, reservations are not required to visit the Waimea Canyon in Kauai, Hawaii. You can just drive up to Waimea Canyon State Park, buy tickets at the onsite machine, and visit the canyon.
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! ✈️ ✈️
You do require a permit for camping overnight in adjoining Koke’e State Park, and permits for minimally-developed tent campsites can be obtained here, up to 90 days in advance.
Considering a visit to Waimea Canyon? Bookmark our Waimea Canyon website for all the details you need to plan!
Best Things to Do in Kauai at a Glance
Group Type Activities & Best Tours
(Reserve now, before they sell out)Everyone / Casual Tourists Napali dinner & sunset cruise, scenic flight, luau, botanical garden & chocolate tasting, local food tour, Waimea Canyon Families (with smaller kids) Napali snorkel, helicopter ride, kayak & hike to Secret Falls, guided shore snorkel, learn to surf Adventure Tourists / Teenagers Napali raft & snorkel, doors-off helicopter, zipline, Waimea Canyon downhill bike, waterfall rappel
Do I need a reservation for Waimea Canyon?
No, at this time, reservations are not required to visit Waimea Canyon in Kauai, Hawaii. Waimea Canyon State Park is one of the Hawaii state parks that is not currently managed with a reservation system.
Kauai Bucket List
If you’re going to splurge on one Kauai experience, make it a flight over the island. Soar above Nā Pali, Waimea Canyon, and hidden waterfalls on a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter or scenic airplane tour.