Basic Information

Have a question?
Park staff are avilable to answer questions 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hawaiian Standard Time at 808-985-6011.

Ranger addresses a group of visitors at Ha‘akulamanu near sulphur banks.

NPS Photo

Careful preparation eases the strain of travelling to new environments. Planning ahead can often make the difference between a good trip and a great trip.

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Physical Address

1 Crater Rim Drive
Hawaii National Park, HI 96718

Directions

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is located on the Island of Hawai‘i. From Hilo: 30 miles southwest on Highway 11 (45 minute drive); from Kailua-Kona: 96 miles southeast on Highway 11 (2 to 2.5 hour drive), or 125 miles through Waimea and Hilo via Highways 19 and 11 (2.5 to 3 hours).

Directions Details

Operating Hours & Seasons

All Park Hours

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

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

Park District - Kahuku Unit

• Sunday:8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Monday and Tuesday:Closed
• Wednesday:Closed
• Thursday-Saturday:8:00 AM–4:00 PM

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.

Weather

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.

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fee (Standard Entrance Pass)

Type	Dates	Cost
Private Vehicle	Year-round	$30.00
Motorcycle	Year-round	$25.00
Per Person	Year-round	$15.00
Commercial Sedan (1-6 seats)	January 1–January 31	$40.00–75.00
Commercial Van (7-15 seats)	Year-round	$75.00
Commercial Mini-bus (16-25 seats)	Year-round	$100.00
Commercial Motor Coach (26+ seats)	Year-round	$200.00

Other Entrance Passes

Type	Cost
Annual Park Pass	$55.00

Visitor Centers

Welcome Center

The Welcome Center is a great first stop when entering the park. Rangers and volunteers are on duty daily to provide visitors with the latest information on the current conditions, hiking information, things to do and the daily schedule of ranger-led activities.

The Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association operates a park store in the Welcome Center that sells books, posters and other educational materials. Proceeds benefit park programs.

• Every Day:9:00 AM–4:45 PM

The Welcome Center, located at Kilauea Military Camp, is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p,m.

Kahuku Visitor Contact Station

Located at the Kahuku Unit of the park in the district of Kaʻū, the Kahuku Visitor Contact Station provides park information, assistance, and books and gifts available through Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association.

• Sunday:8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Monday-Wednesday:Closed
• Thursday-Saturday:8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Kahuku Unit will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Internet & Cellular Access

Public WiFi is available.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park currently offers public WiFi access. The Volcano House Hotel offers in-room WiFi access. Most of the park has good cellular reception (with the exception of the backcountry). Reception is spotty on a section of Chain of Craters Road near Maunaulu and at the end of Chain of Craters Road, depending on your carrier.

Internet & Cellular Access Details