Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Halema‘uma‘u glows in the pre-dawn darkness
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 park ranger opens a yellow gate to open a road
Two roads reopen in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu and Hilina Pali Road beyond the Maunaiki Trailhead are now open due to reduced fire danger. Park managers closed the roads to vehicles in late July due to elevated fire danger during persistently dry weather.
December 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2025.
Two fountains of lava erupt from a volcano as visitors watch from a safe distance
December 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for December 2025.
A towering plume of gas and debris rises from Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption #30 on August 6, 2025.
October 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for October 2025.
September 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2025
Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyon
Photo by Courtesy of J. Frank
A cloud-filled volcanic crater at sunrise with a mountain rising behind
Photo by NPS Photo/J. Wei
Lava flows and ferns in front of a cliff at sunset
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
Trees and tall grass through steam at sunrise
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
Grassy hill dotted with trees underneath a blue sky with white clouds
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
Green vegetation in tide pools on a rocky ocean coastline
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
A lava tube lit by warm electric light
Photo by NPS Photo/D. Boyle
A lava tree in a black lava field with small living trees and a rainbow behind
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
Ferns rising from a lava field
Photo by NPS Photo
Red ʻōhiʻa blossom
Photo by NPS Photo/J. Wei
Nēnē spreading winds on edge of a crater
Photo by NPS Photo/J. Wei
Rays of light shine through a misty rainforest with ferns covering the understory
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
A hula dancer in a red dress above a forested area
Photo by NPS Photo
A lava cone rising behind a flow of lava with caldera walls beyond
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
Petroglyphs of human figures carved into gray rock
Photo by NPS Photo
A tree stands on the edge of a misty caldera
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle