Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Danger

• Kīlauea eruption

  Date Posted: 12/23/2024Alert, Severity, danger, Kīlauea eruptionVolcanic activity is episodic, with eruptions separated by pauses lasting several days or more. Eruption can be as short as a few hours. Check webcams and USGS volcano update for current conditions before visiting. Stay safe and follow all regulations.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

• Mauna Loa Road closed to vehicles

  Alert, Severity, closure, Mauna Loa Road closed to vehicles No public vehicle access on Mauna Loa Road from 6:00 p.m. April 18 to 6:00 p.m. April 27. The road is open to hiking and biking only.

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.

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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