What are the hours at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park)

How much does it cost to enter Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park charges $30 per vehicle, $15 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park open right now?

Q: Is Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is partially closed. Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and Part of Byron Ledge Trail Closed Due to Safety Risks

National Park · HI

Partially closed

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is partially closed.

Why this statusHalemaʻumaʻu Trail and Part of Byron Ledge Trail Closed Due to Safety Risks

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Two of the world's most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Eruptions routinely change which roads, trails and overlooks are open, sometimes within hours.

Type: National Park
State: HI
Established: 1916
Size: 539 sq mi
2025 visits: 1.9M (#18 most-visited)

About Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Visitor info

Address1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718

Phone(808) 985-6011

Websitewww.nps.gov/havo/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Entrance fee$30 per vehicle, $15 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereHawai‘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).

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How we read this status

We derive Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and Part of Byron Ledge Trail Closed Due to Safety Risks Full method: how we check park status.