National Park · Hawaii, United States
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a national park in Hawaii, United States, covering 344,812 acres (139,541 ha), established in 1916; it recorded 1,877,854 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Hawaii, United States |
| Area | 344,812 acres (139,541 ha) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 1,877,854 |
| Coordinates | 19.3800° N, 155.2000° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a national park of the United States, located on the island of Hawaiʻi in the state of Hawaii. The park encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's largest shield volcano. The park provides scientists with insight into the development of the Hawaiian Islands and access for studies of volcanism. For visitors, the park offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, glimpses of rare flora and fauna, and a view into the traditional Hawaiian culture connected to these landscapes.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
Year-round — mild temperatures; rain is common and weather changes quickly
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Hilo International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Volcano House inside the park |
Famous trails
- Kilauea Iki Trail — 4.0 miles (6.4 km) — Moderate
- Devastation Trail — 1.0 miles (1.6 km) — Easy
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) · Kailua-Kona, United States · 60.4 miles away
- Kahului International Airport (OGG) · Kahului, United States · 131.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Hawaii
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is in Hawaii, United States (19.3800° N, 155.2000° W).
When was Hawaii Volcanoes National Park established?
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was established in 1916, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park covers 344,812 acres (139,541 ha).
How many people visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park each year?
It recorded 1,877,854 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
Year-round — mild temperatures; rain is common and weather changes quickly.
Does Hawaii Volcanoes National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
The nearest town is Hilo, Hawaii. The nearest airport is Hilo International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii_Volcanoes_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/havo/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/directions.htm — Getting there — nearest town and airport, as stated by the source.