Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

What is closed?

Kīlauea Summit

  • Crater Rim Trail between Kilauea Military Camp and Kīlauea Overlook
  • Nāmakanipaio Campground and trail to Uēkahuna

Mauna Loa Road

  • During the week of the 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, travel on Mauna Loa Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park beyond Kīpukapuaulu is restricted to hiking, biking and authorized administrative motor vehicle traffic only. The closure dates are March 31 through April 10 at 6 p.m.
  • Mauna Loa Trail between Red Hill Cabin and Puʻuʻulaʻula

Kahuku Unit

  • Kahuku Road beyond the cross fence (around mile marker 4) due to severe storm damage. Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended past the Upper Palm Trailhead (mile marker 3).
 
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:

 
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Construction Closure

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

 

Plan Your Visit

 
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Plan Your Visit

Start to plan your visit here.

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Air Quality

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

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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.

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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.

 

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

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

Phone:

808 985-6011

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