Ka'ena Point Vehicle Access Permits
There is no need to renew your permit for calendar year 2025.
If you do not have a permit and want to request one, please view instructions in 'First Time Applicant?' below. This site is no longer accepting new applications.
Check Ka‘ena Point page on the State Parks website for updates and before heading out.
Go to dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/kaena-point-state-park.
If you do not have a permit and want to request one, please view instructions in 'First Time Applicant?' below. This site is no longer accepting new applications.
Check Ka‘ena Point page on the State Parks website for updates and before heading out.
Go to dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/kaena-point-state-park.
- You must be an Oahu resident to apply. If you are not, please log onto the Hawaii State Parks website (http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp) or contact the office at (808) 587-0300 for information on Ka'ena Point. Permit is not needed for non-vehicle access.
- Oahu residents: This site is no longer accepting new applications. Please go to
https://explore.ehawaii.gov
and create a new account and log in
- Click the 'Licenses and Permits' link in the top left of the screen
- Select 'Ka'ena Point Special Use Permit - Request New Permit' from the 'Select a License or Permit' dropdown list
- Fill out the requested information and Submit
Once you have your decal, to access gate combinations, please call the Interactive Voice Response system at (808)207-9488 and enter the 5 digit confirmation number you received when you submitted your application. To find your confirmation number, log into https://explore.ehawaii.gov and view ‘Your Licenses and Permits’.
- There is no need to renew a permit for the 2025 calendar year. If you need a new permit, please follow the instructions shown in 'First Time Applicant?'
- You will receive one e-mail confirming your submission and another when your permit is approved.
- Applications are processed within 10 working days and mailed. Allow several days for delivery. Expect delays during annual renewal period.
- Once you are logged in to this site, click " Gate Combination" in the brown navigation bar.