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National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Info

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.

Fees

Passes

Operating Hours

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day including holidays.

DayHours
Wednesday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day

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.

DayHours
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

Weather info

The weather at Kīlauea's summit (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, where lava crossed the road in 2003, is often hot, dry, and windy with the possibility of passing showers.

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