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Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

Kamuela, Hawaii · Hawaii County · Facility

Our Visitor Center is ADA accessible and offers wall exhibits with both English and Hawaiian Language interpretive information in our open lanai area. We also offer a FREE Audio tour available for Smart Phones (Data/Service Provider fees may apply). Restrooms and drinking water fountains located outside of Visitor Cent…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High85°F
Avg Low75°F
Peak Rain Chance35%
Humidity64%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality33 · Good
Today
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Overcast
84°/73°
💧 15%🌬 11mph
5:43 AM6:58 PM
Sun
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Light Drizzle
84°/74°
💧 29%🌬 9mph
5:43 AM6:58 PM
Mon
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Overcast
84°/75°
💧 35%🌬 10mph
5:43 AM6:59 PM
Tue
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Overcast
86°/77°
💧 33%🌬 7mph
5:43 AM6:59 PM
Wed
Partly Cloudy
87°/76°
💧 5%🌬 8mph
5:43 AM6:59 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

Our Visitor Center is ADA accessible and offers wall exhibits with both English and Hawaiian Language interpretive information in our open lanai area. We also offer a FREE Audio tour available for Smart Phones (Data/Service Provider fees may apply). Restrooms and drinking water fountains located outside of Visitor Center. Museum exhibits and Park Store are open daily from 8:30am-4:30pm located in the visitor center. Please note: the Park Store is cashless and accepts card or digital payments only.

How to Get There

The park is on the island of Hawai'i, one mile south of Kawaihae off Hwy 270. Turn left on to Spencer Beach Park Road from Hwy 270. Turn 2nd Right in to visitor center parking lot. Visitor Center located on the right.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

Heading to Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site?

No central reservation system listed for Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/259175) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site?

The park is on the island of Hawai'i, one mile south of Kawaihae off Hwy 270. Turn left on to Spencer Beach Park Road from Hwy 270. Turn 2nd Right in to visitor center parking lot. Visitor Center located on the right.

How do I contact Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site?

You can reach the park at email: puhe_info@nps.gov.