NPS Sites Near Honolulu

Within 150 miles of Honolulu, two National Park Service units attract visitors seeking historical and natural experiences. Haleakala National Park, located 142.5 miles away on Maui, is the more visited site, recording 853,711 annual recreation visits. The park encompasses the massive shield volcano Haleakalā and protects diverse ecosystems ranging from the volcanic crater summit to coastal kipuka forests.

Kalaupapa National Historical Park sits 82.6 miles from the city on the Kalaupapa Peninsula of Molokai. This site received 15,335 annual recreation visits and preserves the history of the former Hansen's disease settlement. Both parks require planning before visiting, as Kalaupapa access is restricted and Haleakala's high elevation creates significant temperature and weather variations that merit preparation.

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Nearby-NPS units and their annual recreation visits are from the NPS Visitor Use Statistics package (haversine match within 150 mi of the city centroid), verified June 2026. Null visitation renders as “n/a”, never 0. How we compile this.