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ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls

Hawaii · height not recorded · Wailua River State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15

ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls, a waterfall in Hawaii
Photo: Bob Linsdell, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls is a waterfall in Kauai County, Hawaii. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

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WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls (this page)YFree
Wailua Falls1 miYFree
Koholālele Falls2 miYFree
Hoʻopiʻi Falls4 mi
Uhauʻiole Falls5 mi
Opae Kalaole Falls5 mi

Questions visitors ask about ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls is inside Wailua River State Park. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls?

Yes — dogs are allowed (Wailua River State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.

Is there a fee to visit ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls?

No entrance fee. Wailua River State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.

How far is ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls from a major city?

ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls is 2 miles from Wailua (about 2 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

22.0482, -159.3620

Sources and live status

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    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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