Visitors who hike the trail should carry plenty of water. Some visitors arrive by private boats and tie to buoys near the dock at Kalaupapa. At the bottom of the trail, visitors connect with the commercial tour of the settlement. There is no vehicular access to the park due to the ocean and steep cliffs. There is no entrance fee for the park, nor are there fees for any park facilities.
Overnight guests pay nominal lodging expenses.
There are costs involved with the commercial tours, mule rides and air flights. Guests of residents may tour Kalaupapa and Kalawao settlements and stay overnight. Facilities include picnic pavilions, post office, religious services at local churches, and visitor quarters for overnight stays. All other visitors may tour Kalaupapa and Kalawao settlements on a commercial tour. Lunch is enjoyed at a picnic pavilion at Kalawao with scenic views of the north shore cliffs and off-shore islands.