How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? Where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursCovered, open air lanai at visitor center open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM daily. Parking Lot Entrance (Top) Gate will be closed by 4:00 PM Daily, however the Parking Lot Exit (Bottom) Gate will close at 4:30 PM Daily. All vehicle
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact puhe_info@nps.gov
From Keahole (Kona) International Airport: Head east on Keahole Airport Rd. Turn left at traffic light onto HI-19. Follow HI-19 to Spencer Beach Park Rd. (26.1 mi) Turn left onto HI-270 (0.4 mi) Turn left onto Spencer Beach Park Rd. (0.3 mi) Destination will be second right on Spencer Beach Park Rd.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Can you fish at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site?
Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Can you swim here?
Yes — swimming is available at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. There are typically no lifeguards, so swim at your own risk and check conditions.
Yes Can you camp at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Headquarters Trail, Heiau Access Trail, Mailekini Heiau Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Nearby sites
NPS Photo National Park Service Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Pacific Region's / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
