Basic Information

Ranger Dean addresses a group of visitors at Ha‘akulamanu (Sulphur Banks)
Ranger addresses a group of visitors at Ha‘akulamanu near sulphur banks.

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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.

Eruption Viewing
Image of bright orange lava within a crater.
Plan ahead for the best eruption viewing locations.
Things To Do
Rainbow inside a crater with a hiker in the foreground
From wilderness adventures to short walks and scenic drives, there's plenty to do in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park entrance station
Learn more about park hours, visitor information, and more.
Current Conditions and Other Policies
Two rangers standing in front of a large caldera.
Current Conditions, Area Closures, Advisories, Drone & Other Policies
Fees & Passes
Collage of different passes.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park charges entry fees which are used to help maintain park infrastructure and support visitor services.
Permits and Reservations
Ranger working with a news crew.
Commercial use authorizations, research, and filming permits
Parking
Road with cars parked on the side and in an adjacent parking lot
Parking lots can be full by 10 am. Find out where and when you stand a better chance of finding an available parking space.
Weather and Climate
Trees shrouded in fog
Be prepared for the island's unpredictable weather.
Pets
Ranger standing on the road with a "Bark Ranger" dog
While the park has a limited number of places to bring your dog, there are still beautiful sections of the park you can explore together!
Maps
Animated map of the Kīlauea summit caldera
View and download maps of the park

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 52
Hawaii National Park, HI 96718

Phone:

808 985-6011

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