National Park Guide

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii, US

Witness the raw power of creation where active volcanoes build new land and ancient lava flows meet the Pacific Ocean.

335,259

Acres

Trails

1916

Established

1.3 million

Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season

Year-round

Entrance Fee

$30 per vehicle

Nearest Airport

Hilo International Airport (ITO), 45 minutes

Best Months

April, May, September

Highlights

Halema'uma'u Crater overlook at Kilauea
Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku)
Chain of Craters Road to the coast
Devastation Trail through volcanic landscape
Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs

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Top Trails

Featured trailheads in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Kilauea Iki Trail

Moderate

4.0 miles loop

400 ft gain

Thurston Lava Tube Trail

Easy

0.3 miles loop

20 ft gain

Devastation Trail

Easy

1.0 miles round trip

50 ft gain

Halemaumau Trail

Strenuous

7.2 miles round trip

800 ft gain

Chain of Craters Road Coastal Trail

Moderate

2.0 miles round trip

100 ft gain

About Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island encompasses two of the world's most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The park showcases 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution through dramatic volcanic landscapes from sea level to 13,681 feet, including lava tubes, steam vents, craters, and petroglyphs left by early Hawaiian settlers.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Guide: Best Hikes, When to Visit & Where to Stay

Plan your trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Top hikes, best months to visit, where to stay, and essential tips for the Big Island's volcanic landscape.

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Hawaii Volcano House

$$$

The only hotel inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park perched on the rim of Kilauea Caldera with unobstructed crater views, The Rim restaurant, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Inside park$200-400/night

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Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

Charming lodge surrounded by lush gardens in Volcano village with on-site restaurant serving breakfast through dinner, spa tub, library, and a 10-minute drive to the park.

5 min drive$150-250/night

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Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea

Exceptional 2.5-star lodge with a 9.6 guest rating near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, featuring individually decorated rooms with lanais, flat-screen TVs, and free parking.

5 min drive$120-200/night

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park vs Haleakala National Park

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