Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-21 to 2026-12-15; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum

Events

• Explore the Summit 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
• Life on the Edge 10:00 AM–10:15 AM · Meet the ranger at Uēkahuna parking area. Programs may be canceled due to hazardous weather or volcanic conditions. Stop by the Welcome Center for the latest updates, locations, and details.
• Fee-Free Day for Constitution Day
• Guided Hike: Palm Trail in Kahuku
• Koʻi: Hawaiian Adze Demonstration and Talk Story
• Stewardship at the Summit Rainforest Restoration
• Artist in Residence Dawn Waters Baker Returns!
• Precious Garlands Performances.
• Fee-free Day for Theodore Roosevelt's Birthday 12:00 AM–11:45 AM · All fee-charging national parks in the US.
• Annual Halloween Bingo Scavenger Hunt at Kahuku. 09:00 AM–03:00 PM · Kahuku Unit Visitor Contact Station. Turn into Kahuku near the 70.5-mile marker on Hwy 11 in Kaʻū.
• Spooky Scavenger Hunt at Kīlauea Summit 12:00 PM–04:00 PM · Kilauea Military Camp at the flagpole in front of the Welcome Center
• Fee-Free Day to Honor U.S. Military Personnel on Veterans Day. 12:00 AM–11:45 PM · All fee charging national parks in the U.S.
• ʻUkulele Concert and Kanikapila 09:30 AM–11:30 AM · Kahuku Visitor Contact Station. Turn into Kahuku near the 70.5-mile marker on Hwy 11 in Kaʻū.
• Chegamos: We Arrived 11:00 AM–12:30 PM · Kahuku Unit Visitor Contact Station. Turn into Kahuku near the 70.5-mile marker on Hwy 11 in Kaʻū.

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

Hawai‘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).

Weather & when to go

The weather the summit of Kīlauea (~4000' elevation) varies daily and may be rainy and chilly any time of the year. Temperature varies by elevation. At the summit of the volcano, temperatures may be 12 to 15 degrees cooler than at sea level. The coastal plain at the end of Chain of Craters Road is often hot, dry, and windy with the possibility of passing showers.

History

Opened

1916

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened