Waimea Canyon State Park Tickets
Waimea Canyon State Park Tickets
| Waimea Canyon State Park | Tickets |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee | $5 per person (non-residents), children under 3 free |
| Parking Fee | $10 per vehicle |
| Reservations | No reservations currently needed |
| Permits | Overnight camping permit for Koke’e State Park |
Visitors that are not residents of Hawaii are charged an entrance fee to visit Waimea Canyon State Park.
If you are a non-resident and plan to drive to the park in a rental car, you also have to pay a parking fee.
Considering a visit to Waimea Canyon? Bookmark our Waimea Canyon website for all the details you need to plan!
Active visitors to Kauai looking for a fun adventure must check out the kayak + hike to Secret Falls. Join a guided tour to paddle the placid Wailua River and hike through lush rainforest!
And if you’re just starting to plan your visit to Kauai, check out some of the top things to do in Kauai, many of which you absolutely don’t want to miss!
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
How to Buy Waimea Canyon Tickets
Waimea Canyon State Park tickets can be purchased at the self-serve ticket machines, located at each paved parking lot in the park (as well as in Koke’e State Park).
The ticket kiosks only accept credit cards.
You only need to pay the entry and parking fee once, for all the lookouts in Waimea Canyon State Park and adjoining Koke’e State Park.
Display the ticket on your dashboard once you have it, so it is visible to park staff.
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! ✈️ ✈️
Waimea Canyon State Park Entrance Fees
Entry and parking are free for Hawaii residents with a Hawaii driver’s license or Hawaii ID.
Non-residents pay an entry fee of $5.00 per person. Kids 3 and under are free.
Non-residents driving into the park in a rental car also pay a parking fee of $10.00 per standard vehicle.
Is a doors-off helicopter tour on your bucket list for Kauai? This highly rated tour comes with no dreaded rear middle seats and offers breathtaking views over Kauai! 🚁 🚁
Are advance purchases of Waimea Canyon State Park tickets necessary?
No, advance reservations or advance purchases of tickets for Waimea Canyon State Park are not necessary. Waimea Canyon State Park tickets cannot currently be purchased online.