Wailua River State Park lies on the Wailua River in eastern Kauai, inland, but not far from the coast. Its points of interest include a waterfall on the Wailua River and the ruins of a heiau, a place where Polynesians formerly worshipped. Boat rides are available, and the park permits fishing from the shore of the river.
Koke'e State Park lies in Western Kauai, but because the cliffs of the Na Pali Coast prevent access from the west or north the road to Koke'e proceeds from the more distant south shore. Park regulations permit trout fishing and pig hunting. Spectacular scenery is the park's greatest attraction.
Waimea State Park lies along the road to Koke'e State Park, but it is only 11 miles inland. This park also permits hunting and trout fishing. In the opinion of Mark Twain, the magnificence of Waimea Canyon is comparable to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, according to Nevada Lawyer.
Ka'ena Point State Park lies on a peninsula in the extreme northwest of Oahu. The peninsula has the shape of a thorn whose tip points directly at the neighboring island of Kauai. This state park offers the opportunity to swim or fish in the ocean. According to an old Hawaiian belief, Ka'ena Point is the locality where dying warriors say farewell to the Earth and depart for the great beyond, according to "Hawaii, Off the Beaten Path."
Wahiawa Freshwater State Recreational Area is an inland park in northern Oahu. The park permits fishing on Lake Wilson both onshore and by boat. Lake Wilson is a long, narrow artificial lake that has been stocked with fish for the general public.
Makena State Park is a seaside park in southwestern Maui, the scene of many ocean-related activities, including fishing. The park is an ideal area for boating, surfing, or kayaking as well as swimming or basking on one of the two white sand beaches.
While Makena bustles with activity, Wai'anapanapa State Park is a solitary seaside park in southeastern Maui where tourists or the native Hawaiians may fish quietly from the shore.
Wai'anapanapa State Park
PO Box 280
Hana, HI 96713
Mackenzie State Recreational Area lies on the eastern seacoast of the island of Hawaii, which natives call the Big Island. The tropical park contains ironwood trees that also thrive in more northerly latitudes in the continental United States. The park permits fishing in the ocean.
The Wailoa River State Recreation Area is another park on the Big Island. It lies next to the ocean within the town of Hilo. The area was first made a park after a tidal wave devastated the area. Restricted boat fishing is permitted.
Each island has one central office which may be contacted for all the state parks on the island. They are the following:
Kauai State Parks office
3060 Eiwa St., #306
Lihue, HI 96766 -1875
(808) 274-3444
Email c/o [email protected]
Oahu State Parks Office:
1151 Punchbowl St., # 310
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-0300
Email c/o [email protected] or [email protected]
Maui State Parks office
54 South High Street, Room 101
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-8109
Hawaii State Parks office
75 Aupuni St., #204
Hilo, HI 96721-0936
(808) 974-6200
