Paid Parking at Akaka Falls

Question

I think I read on here that this place has a fee you pay online to park and that you should purchase in advance where you will have WiFi. If someone can direct me to that site, I’d appreciate it. Thanks.

Answer

Good question. I checked into the ʻAkaka Falls State Park (Big Island) parking situation — here’s what I found and what to use as your backup, since there's no pre-paid online permit you can reserve ahead of time currently:

What the Official DLNR / State Parks Website Says:

Parking at ʻAkaka Falls State Park is $10 per non-resident non-commercial vehicle, payable by credit card.
The entrance fee for non-residents is $5 per person.
Because there is limited cell reception in the park, the DLNR page *encourages* visitors to pay for parking and entrance before arriving if possible.

How to Pay “In Advance” (or Sooner):

Go to the official DLNR / State Parks webpage for ʻAkaka Falls: the payment is processed on their site.
You’ll need a credit card since that’s the only accepted form of payment for both entrance and parking.
On the day of your visit, you can pay via the kiosk at the park entrance, but if you’ve already paid online (before arriving) that avoids any issues with poor cell signal.

What Is *Not* Required / What Is Not Available:

There is no reservation system for parking spots at ʻAkaka Falls — it's first-come, first-served. The DLNR site does *not* list a booking calendar or permit system like some other state parks.
You don’t need to reserve a time slot to enter the park; you just pay and then park when you arrive (if there’s space).

Bottom Line:

- Yes, there is a paid parking fee, and non-residents pay $10 per vehicle.
- You can and should pay in advance via the DLNR State Parks website to avoid cell reception issues at the park.
- But you cannot reserve a guaranteed parking spot — arriving earlier in the day is your best bet to secure a space.

Paid Parking at Akaka Falls

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