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Waimea Canyon on the west side of Kauai in Hawaii

Waimea Canyon State Park Reservations

At this time, reservations are NOT required in order to enter Waimea Canyon State Park in Kauai, Hawaii.

Reservations are also not required to visit adjoining Koke’e State Park for the day. Most visitors explore the two parks on the same day, since they are right next to each other.

However, camping permits are required if you plan to camp overnight at a tent site in Koke’e State Park. Permits can be obtained here.

Considering a visit to Waimea Canyon? Bookmark our Waimea Canyon website 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! ✈️ ✈️

Best Things to Do in Kauai at a Glance

Group TypeActivities & Best Tours
(Reserve now, before they sell out)
Everyone / Casual TouristsNapali 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 / TeenagersNapali raft & snorkel, doors-off helicopter, zipline, Waimea Canyon downhill bike, waterfall rappel