Parks

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.

Map showing location of park.

A street sweeper cleans a two lane forested road

Some Areas Reopen in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

2026-03-18

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened some sections Wednesday morning, March 18, but other areas remain closed until further notice due to major storm and volcanic impacts.

Downed power lines and thick fog on a park street

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park remains closed due to storm impacts

2026-03-15

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park closed Saturday, March 14 due to severe weather and remains closed through Sunday, March 15 due to power outages, downed power lines, fallen trees, flooding and other storm-related damage.

Clouds and fog obscure the skyline above a volcanic crater

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park enacts temporary safety closures ahead of severe weather

2026-03-12

The following closures are in effect at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park due to severe weather forecast to bring heavy rain, strong damaging winds and a flood watch:

Overlook at Uekahuna is covered in volcanic debris.

Sections of Kīlauea Summit Reopen Following Eruption

2026-03-11

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened Crater Rim Drive West from the park entrance to Kilauea Military Camp. Park staff are working with heavy equipment and hand tools to clear major amounts of volcanic ash, rock and glass (tephra) from roadways, overlooks and other areas around the summit of Kīlauea.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park advises visitors of potential measles exposure on March 3

2026-03-11

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is working with the National Park Service Office of Health and Safety and the Hawai‘i Department of Health after a person confirmed to have measles visited the park March 3.