Wailua Falls
Hawaii · height not recorded · Wailua River State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Wailua 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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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailua Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Koholālele Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Uhauʻiole Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Hāliʻi Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Hoʻopiʻi Falls | 6 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Wailua Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Wailua Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Wailua 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 Wailua 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 Wailua Falls?
No entrance fee. Wailua River State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Wailua Falls from a major city?
Wailua Falls is 2 miles from Wailua Homesteads (about 3 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
22.0346, -159.3786
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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