Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

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:

 
Roller machinery in front of a visitor center.
Construction Closure

Expect closures and delays due to a two-year construction project to repair or remove damaged buildings and infrastructure at the summit.

 

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)
Temporarily closed for six weeks from November 4
The road is open to all use on weekends and holidays, and open to hikers before 8:30 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m.		 Closed
Kahuku Road (on Highway 11 at the 70.5 mile marker) Open
 

Plan Your Visit

 
Visitors stand at the edge of a crater
Plan Your Visit

Start here with a five minute video to help plan your park experience.

A ranger standing next to a sulfur dioxide monitor.
Air Quality

Hazardous volcanic gasses can present a danger to sensitive groups of people. Frequently check the air quality during your visit.

Figure wearing orange safety shirt walking next to dark smoking lava rock.
What's Going On With the Volcanoes?

Find out the current status of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes on this page, courtesy of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Road with cars parked on the side and in an adjacent parking lot
Parking

Parking lots can be full by 10 am. Find out where and when you stand a better chance of finding an available parking space.

 

COVID-19 Safety

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park follows Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance in the county or all the counties where the park is located to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Visitors are urged to recreate responsibly by planning their visit in advance and acting with care.

The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

 

Last updated: November 8, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

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

Phone:

808 985-6011

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