Hawaii Swimming Holes
Hawaii has 5 named swimming holes on record across 2 counties. Types include waterfall basins and swim rocks. 4 need a hike. 5 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No swimming holes match.
| Name | Water type | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Waterfall basin | Access 8 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Hāʻena State Park entry and/or parking reservation required (fees via gohaena.com) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development – | Access 2.5 mi hike, gravel road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Swim rock | Access paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Waterfall basin | Access 0.8 mi hike, paved road | Fee General admission adults $26; seniors 62+ $20; students $20; children 4-12 $18; Hawaii resident/military rates lower. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Waterfall basin | Access 0.8 mi hike, paved road | Fee General admission: Adult $26, Senior 62+ / Student $20, Child ages 4-12 $18 (confirm current rates). Shuttle add-on. | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (4)
- Hanakapiai Falls Pool: Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kaena Point Tide Pools: Marshman at English Wikipedia / Eric Guinther, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waimea Falls: Holly Cheng, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waimea Valley Pool: shanstap, CC BY-SA 4.0
Common questions
Where are the swimming holes in Hawaii?
5 named swimming holes are on record: Hanakapiai Falls Pool, Kaena Point Tide Pools, Queen Emma's Baths, Waimea Falls, and Waimea Valley Pool.
Are any swimming holes in Hawaii closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Hanakapiai Falls Pool, Kaena Point Tide Pools, Queen Emma's Baths, Waimea Falls, and Waimea Valley Pool. Each page has the dated detail.
