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.
Graphic with park service arrowhead logo and text that reads Park Alert
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Will Close Friday Ahead of New Storm System
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, including the Kahuku Unit, will temporarily close Friday, August 21 by 5 p.m. ahead of a new storm system that could again bring torrential rainfall and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island as early as Saturday.
Most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Remains Closed Without Power Due to Hurricane Lala Impacts
Park rangers reopened Crater Rim Drive West from the park entrance to Uēkahuna at the summit of Kīlauea volcano around 10 a.m. Monday morning, August 17, following a multi-day hurricane closure.
Most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will Temporarily Close for Storm Safety
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is planning parkwide closures ahead of Tropical Storm Lala which is forecast to bring heavy rains, flooding and strong damaging winds to Hawaiʻi Island.
August 2026 Notice of Flight Operations
awai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2026.
Visitors at an overlook watch Kilauea erupt
August 2026 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
It's our birthday month! Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces park programs for August 2026:
Fountains of molten lava erupting from within a crater next to a whirlwind formed from the eruption.
Photo by NPS Photo
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
Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyon
Photo by Courtesy of J. Frank
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
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
A hula dancer in a red dress above a forested area
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