Hawaii Waterfalls
Hawaii has 7 named waterfalls on record across 4 counties. 1 waterfall is free to visit. 4 need a hike. 6 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 442 ft | Development – | Access 0.4 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Non-residents: $5 per person entrance + $10 per non-commercial vehicle parking (credit card only). Hawaii residents. | Status No swimming | |
| 150 ft | Development – | Access 1.6 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Trail free; parking $7 / $4 resident-military at Paradise Park lot | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Haleakalā National Park entrance fee (credit card) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 80 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Non-resident entry $5; non-resident vehicle parking $10; Hawaii residents free with Hawaii ID/DL; children 3 and under. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 85 ft | Development – | Access 0 mi hike, paved road | Fee Free overlook parking | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 40 ft | Development – | 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 | |
| 400 ft | Development – | Access 2 mi hike, paved road | Fee Haleakalā National Park entrance fee applies; pay with credit card | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (7)
- Akaka Falls: HonomuGoatGuy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manoa Falls: Danieljaycho, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools: TripOfALifestyle.com, CC BY 4.0
- Rainbow Falls: Eric Tessmer, CC BY 4.0
- Wailua Falls: Adam Keller, Fishers IN, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waimea Falls: Holly Cheng, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waimoku Falls: Christoph Strässler, CC BY-SA 2.0
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Hawaii?
7 named waterfalls are on record: Akaka Falls, Manoa Falls, Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools, Rainbow Falls, Wailua Falls, Waimea Falls, and 1 more.
Are there free waterfalls in Hawaii?
Yes. No fee on record for Wailua Falls. Each page cites its source.
What is the tallest waterfall in Hawaii?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Akaka Falls is the tallest, at about 442 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Hawaii closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Manoa Falls, Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools, Rainbow Falls, Wailua Falls, Waimea Falls, and Waimoku Falls. Each page has the dated detail.
