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Choose a hiking trail that matches your experience and fitness level, avoiding overestimation of your abilities. Plan your hike thoroughly, leaving a trip plan with a trusted contact, and develop an emergency plan in case of unexpected hazards.
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.
The two main roads visitors will travel are Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road. All roads in the park are two-wheel drive roadways and do not require four-wheel drive vehicles. Start your visit at the Kīlauea Visitor Center located just beyond the park's entrance station on the right.
See typical operating dates for park facilities and explore park offerings by season. Visiting in Summer View sample itineraries from several days to two or more days.
From wilderness adventures to short walks and scenic drives, there's plenty to do in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Kīlauea Visitor Center is often a great first stop when entering the park. Rangers and volunteers are on duty daily to provide visitors with the latest information on the current conditions, hiking information, things to do and the daily schedule of ranger-led activities.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park includes over 123,000 acres of legally designated wilderness, providing ample opportunity to explore Crater Rim Drive Tour A scenic drive around the summit of Kīlauea
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawai'i. NPS photo by B.Hayes. Explore NPS Volcanoes on the go with the official National Park Service app. The app includes Self-guided tours, alerts and other valuable information.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as well as all holidays. The Kīlauea Visitor Center is located on Crater Rim Drive a short distance from the entrance station on the right.
All visitors at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park are required to pay an entrance fee. If you already have a valid, America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass or Hawaiʻi Annual Tri-Park Pass, you are not required to purchase a digital pass through Recreation.gov.