Today access to the park remains limited by geography. There is still no vehicular access as there are no roads in or out of the Kalaupapa peninsula.
People arrive by boat or airplane, or by hiking or riding mules down and up the pali trail.
Overnight stays are limited to guests of residents. Because Kalaupapa is home for many Hansen's disease patients, state law prohibits visitors from entering the settlement without a permit. No visitors under the age of 16 years are allowed.