Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyon

National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

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Info

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Park Photos

Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyon
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Coastline of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Credit: Courtesy of J. Frank

Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyon
A cloud-filled volcanic crater at sunrise with a mountain rising behind
Lava flows and ferns in front of a cliff at sunset
Trees and tall grass through steam at sunrise
Grassy hill dotted with trees underneath a blue sky with white clouds
Green vegetation in tide pools on a rocky ocean coastline
A lava tube lit by warm electric light
A lava tree in a black lava field with small living trees and a rainbow behind
Ferns rising from a lava field
Red ʻōhiʻa blossom
Nēnē spreading winds on edge of a crater
Rays of light shine through a misty rainforest with ferns covering the understory
A hula dancer in a red dress above a forested area
A lava cone rising behind a flow of lava with caldera walls beyond
Petroglyphs of human figures carved into gray rock
A tree stands on the edge of a misty caldera

Activities

Biking
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Arts and Culture
Guided Tours
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Bookstore and Park Store
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Shopping
Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Fees

Operating Hours

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day including holidays.

DayHours
Friday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day

The Kahuku Unit is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

DayHours
Friday
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday
Closed
Sunday
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday
Closed
Saturday
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday
Closed

Weather info

The weather the summit of Kīlauea (~4000' elevation) varies daily and may be rainy and chilly any time of the year. Temperature varies by elevation. At the summit of the volcano, temperatures may be 12 to 15 degrees cooler than at sea level. The coastal plain at the end of Chain of Craters Road is often hot, dry, and windy with the possibility of passing showers.