Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Danger

• Kīlauea eruption

  Date Posted: 12/23/2024Alert, Severity, danger, Kīlauea eruptionThe eruption within Halema'uma'u crater at the summit of Kīlauea volcano ended on 3/26/25. No molten lava or night time glow is visible at this time. Volcanic activity can change at any time. Stay out of closed areas.more

Park Closure

• Construction Closures and Delays

  Date Posted: 2/1/2024Alert, Severity, closure, Construction Closures and DelaysExpect closures and delays at the summit of Kīlauea due to a two-year construction project to repair or remove damaged buildings and infrastructure.more

• Kīlauea Visitor Center (KVC) Closed for Extensive Renovation

  Alert, Severity, closure, Kīlauea Visitor Center (KVC) Closed for Extensive Renovation The Welcome Center is now open at Kilauea Military Camp while the Kīlauea Visitor Center undergoes renovations. Park rangers and the Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association park store are available from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily. more

Caution

• Yellow Jacket (Vespula) Wasp Activity

  Alert, Severity, caution, Yellow Jacket (Vespula) Wasp ActivityBe aware of aggressive ground-nesting vespula wasps. When threatened, leave the area. If stung and you begin to experience serious symptoms or allergic reactions, call 911.

• Small void at Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff)

  Alert, Severity, caution, Small void at Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff) A steam vent about 3 inches wide has opened in the ground near the overlook at Wahinekapu/Steaming Bluff and is emitting scalding hot steam. A small area near the overlook is roped off for safety.

Have a question?
Park staff are available to answer questions 9am to 5pm HST at 808-985-6011.

 

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Policies

 

Drones / Unmanned Aircraft Policy
Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is prohibited except as approved in writing by the superintendent.

 

Superintendent's Compendium
The Superintendent's Compendium of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority are regulations specific to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. These regulatory provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations ("36 CFR")

 

Park Notices

Updates about current park conditions:

 

 

Road Status

Crater Rim Drive West (continue straight after entering the park)	Open
Crater Rim Drive East (turn left immediately after entering the park)	Open
Chain of Craters Road (continuation of Crater Rim Drive East)	Open
Hilina Pali Road (turn right approximately 2.2 miles down Chain of Craters Road)	Open
Mauna Loa Road (on Highway 11 between mile marker 30 and 31)	Open
Kahuku Road (on Highway 11 at the 70.5 mile marker)	Open

 

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