{"id":"nps-havo","slug":"hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park","name":"Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park","designation":"National Park","category":"national-park","categoryLabel":"National Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"HAVO","designation":"National Park","sourceId":"nps-havo"}],"states":["HI"],"stateNames":["Hawaii"],"location":{"lat":19.3355036,"lon":-155.4700257},"bbox":[-155.815,18.974,-155.0165,19.5476],"acres":{"value":386303,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":{"date":"1916-08-01","designation":null,"name":null,"text":"Established as part of Hawaii National Park Aug. 1, 1916","authority":{"type":"unspecified","signedBy":null,"administration":"Woodrow Wilson","citation":null},"reviewed":true},"established":{"date":"1916-08-01","designation":"National Park","name":null,"text":"Established as part of Hawaii National Park Aug. 1, 1916","authority":{"type":"unspecified","signedBy":null,"administration":"Woodrow Wilson","citation":null},"reviewed":true},"administrations":["Woodrow Wilson","John F. 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Kennedy","citation":null},"note":null,"sources":[{"name":"The National Parks: Index 2012–2016 (National Park Service), PDF page 50","url":"https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/upload/npindex2012-2016.pdf"},{"name":"75 Stat. 577 (Statutes at Large, govinfo): act approved Sept. 22, 1961 renaming Hawaii Volcanoes NP","url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-75/pdf/STATUTE-75-Pg577.pdf"}],"research":"nps-index-2012-2016","reviewed":true,"review":{"verdict":"confirmed","note":"Act of Congress (P.L. 87-278), Kennedy.","by":"HistorianPanel accuracy review, batch 1","date":"2026-11-09"}}],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=19.5476&b_tl_lng=-155.815&b_br_lat=18.974&b_br_lng=-155.0165","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Hawai%CA%BBi%20Volcanoes%20National%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"cover":{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/DB1AA9A9-DDAE-CF83-7EDB42B91684D801.jpg","title":"Lava","alt":"Fountains of molten lava erupting from within a crater next to a whirlwind formed from the eruption.","credit":"NPS Photo","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm","tier":1,"source":"National Park Service"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/DB1AA9A9-DDAE-CF83-7EDB42B91684D801.jpg","title":"Lava","alt":"Fountains of molten lava erupting from within a crater next to a whirlwind formed from the eruption.","credit":"NPS Photo","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm","source":"National Park Service","cover":true},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C5AEDF53-AE4A-F6DB-2FBA7BE158386C0E.jpg","title":"Kīlauea Iki","alt":"A cloud-filled volcanic crater at sunrise with a mountain rising behind","caption":"Sunrise at Kīlauea Iki","credit":"NPS Photo/J. Wei","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C5D3655B-BF42-2E22-8068376035581BB2.jpg","title":"Hōlei Pali","alt":"Lava flows and ferns in front of a cliff at sunset","caption":"Lava flows from the Mauna Ulu eruption drape the Hōlei Pali","credit":"NPS Photo/A. LaValle","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C69391EE-FBFA-BC85-885A49C4BD5CEC8D.jpg","title":"Steam Vents","alt":"Trees and tall grass through steam at sunrise","caption":"Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff)","credit":"NPS Photo/A. LaValle","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C8E997AB-E2A8-0AE2-346A65CEE6B0FD30.jpg","title":"The Kahuku Unit","alt":"Grassy hill dotted with trees underneath a blue sky with white clouds","caption":"The Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park once was one of the largest cattle ranches in Hawaiʻi","credit":"NPS Photo/A. LaValle","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C44A654D-DEFB-02B3-2EECDD47FA6BF2D8.jpg","title":"Nāhuku","alt":"A lava tube lit by warm electric light","caption":"Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube)","credit":"NPS Photo/D. Boyle","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C524CE8E-BE01-B3D1-E9ED35AC2B79F2ED.jpg","title":"Lava Trees","alt":"A lava tree in a black lava field with small living trees and a rainbow behind","caption":"Lava trees memorialize trees that once stood in the path of encroaching lava","credit":"NPS Photo/A. LaValle","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/7AE7B515-91B9-74CF-65F0E0D99C6C78EE.jpg","title":"Hula at Kīlauea","alt":"A hula dancer in a red dress above a forested area","caption":"Kīlauea is home to important and sacred cultural sites stretching back centuries.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C6730400-9060-5187-6DA91D10ADF30A99.jpg","title":"ʻŌhiʻa","alt":"Red ʻōhiʻa blossom","caption":"The red blossoms of the ʻōhiʻa are a Hawaiian cultural icon","credit":"NPS Photo/J. Wei","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C63A45B4-9A0C-F1E4-39696608B85665D0.jpg","title":"Nēnē","alt":"Nēnē spreading winds on edge of a crater","caption":"The threatened nēnē is the official state bird of Hawaiʻi","credit":"NPS Photo/J. Wei","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/7BCCBFDD-FDEB-2162-BD15DB1561BE5DA8.jpg","title":"Rainforest","alt":"Rays of light shine through a misty rainforest with ferns covering the understory","caption":"Lush rainforest surrounds Crater Rim Trail near the Halemaʻumaʻu Trail","credit":"NPS Photo/A. 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Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"Pedestrian/Cyclist Pass - Admits one individual bicyclist, hiker, or pedestrian visiting without a private vehicle. An individual pass is not required for visitors aged 15 and under."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus","cost":"100.00","description":"The commercial entrance fee for a Road Based Guided Tour is based on vehicle seating capacity. For a 16-25 passenger vehicle the user fee is $100."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach","cost":"200.00","description":"The commercial entrance fee for a Road Based Guided Tour is based on vehicle seating capacity. For a 26+ passenger vehicle the user fee is $200. \n\nLarge vehicles, defined as more than 26 feet in length and/or more than eight feet wide, are only allowed to operate on Crater Rim Drive to Kilauea Visitor Center, Kūkamāhuākea (Steam Vents), and Uēkahuna. Mauna Loa Road to the Kīpukapuaulu turnabout."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"$15 per person for Commercial Non-Road Based Guided Tours. This includes hiking more than one mile on one trail, bird watching on foot for more than one hour at one location, and/or or bicycling tours."}],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park","description":"Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day including holidays.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Kahuku Unit","description":"The Kahuku Unit is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"8:00AM - 4:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 4:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"8:00AM - 4:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 4:00PM"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"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).","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"8089856011","email":"havo_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Welcome Center","description":"The Welcome Center is 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. The Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association operates a park store in the Welcome Center that sells books, posters, and other educational materials. Proceeds benefit park programs.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/welcome-center.htm","lat":19.432711091286315,"lon":-155.27392816569613},{"name":"Kahuku Visitor Contact Station","description":"Located at the Kahuku Unit of the park in the district of Ka'ū, the Kahuku Visitor Contact Station provides park information, assistance, and books and gifts available through Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association.","url":"","lat":19.064414790973146,"lon":-155.67782199388546}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Nāmakanipaio","description":"Nāmakanipaio Campground is located 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway-11 at 4,000' elevation. It is a large, open grassy area with tall eucalyptus and 'ōhi'a trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbecue pits. Campfires are permitted in the barbeque pits only. If there are more than 2 people in your party, you can expand to 4 people per site with another tent. Maximum stay is 7 days.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/namakanipaio-campground.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":16},{"name":"Kulanaokuaiki","description":"Kulanaokuaiki is located off Hilina Pali Road at 3,200 feet (975 m), there are nine walk-in campsites with picnic tables. There is an accessible vault toilet; however, no water is available and campfires are not permitted. Use fueled camping stoves only. This campground is subject to closure when the area is dry and during times of high fire risk. No dogs or pets are allowed at this campground to protect endangered nene.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/kulanaokuaiki-campground.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":9}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"pu-uhonua-o-honaunau-national-historical-park","km":46},{"slug":"ala-kahakai-national-historic-trail","km":49},{"slug":"hakalau-forest-national-wildlife-refuge","km":59},{"slug":"kaloko-honokohau-national-historical-park","km":70},{"slug":"pu-ukohola-heiau-national-historic-site","km":85},{"slug":"haleakala-national-park","km":169}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=havo"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"reviewed","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.614Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Hilina Pali Road Shoulder Work Extended to 11/27/26","text":"Hilina Pali Road beyond the Maunaiki Trailhead is closed to motorized vehicles from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for shoulder work. Hikers, bicyclists and backcountry permit holders will be given access but should expect delays while heavy machinery works on the road. The work should be complete by 11/27/26. The entire road will be open to all use outside of those hours including weekends and holidays.","url":null,"updated":"2026-11-04 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-E184228C-9A0B-4463-9848-44AF5D566030"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Danger","title":"Kīlauea eruption","text":"Volcanic eruptions can be hazardous. Stay out of closed areas and monitor air quality. Eruptions can last a few hours and are often separated by pauses lasting several weeks.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm","updated":"2026-10-29 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-031E225F-49AB-4264-9DD6-4402E620DC1B"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Kīpukapuaulu Trail Closed Due to Hazardous Trees and Hanging Limbs","text":"Kīpukapuaulu Trail remains closed due to numerous hazardous trees and hanging limbs resulting from several recent storms. Managers are developing a plan and will reopen the trail when it is safe.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-08 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-8A75DF70-5B3C-4878-8E33-C3EFBBA3204D"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Sulphur Banks Bridge Closed; Boardwalk is Open","text":"The Sulphur Banks Bridge is damaged and closed until further notice. The Haʻakulamanu area, boardwalk and Sulphur Banks Trail are open and accessible from the west side near Steam Vents.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-01 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-372637DA-0B8C-422B-B98B-9ACF44B56C46"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Upper Kahuku Road Closed Beyond Boot Decontamination Station","text":"Upper Kahuku Road remains closed beyond the boot decontamination station due to storm damage. The Visitor Contact Station and most trails in the Kahuku Unit are now open following Hurricane Lala. Kahuku Road above the Lower Palm Trailhead is deeply rutted by the recent heavy rains. A 4WD is recommended to access areas above the Lower Palm Trailhead.","url":null,"updated":"2026-09-03 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-9EA3FC4B-73DA-4CD9-BB0D-6A1F3DFF7407"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Protect Yourself from Volcanic Tephra","text":"Volcanic ash, rock and glassy strands (tephra) is present at Kīlauea summit and can irritate your skin, eyes and respiratory system. For your safety, do not handle it. Eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, a hat, closed-toe shoes and a dust mask are recommended.","url":null,"updated":"2026-04-08 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-37CFEFAB-CC85-4ED3-8850-D1EE86A7F0DF"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park.geojson"}