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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle entrance
- $30[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- January[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 1,877,854[3]
- Campgrounds
- 2[4]
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a National Park in Hawaii[5]. NPS lists a $30 private vehicle entrance fee and says the park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week[1][6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[9].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[10].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[11] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[11] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[11] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[11] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[11] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[11] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[11] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[11] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[11] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the park as open every day around the clock, holidays included[6]. The Kahuku Unit keeps shorter hours[12]. It is open Thursday through Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM and closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday[12]. In 2025 the busiest month was January with 181,117 recreation visits, and the quietest was October with 125,237[2]. NPS says weather at the Kīlauea summit changes from day to day and can be rainy and cool in any season[13]. NPS says the summit may run 12 to 15 degrees cooler than sea level[13]. NPS describes the coastal plain by Chain of Craters Road as often hot and dry, with wind and passing showers possible[13].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 181,117 |
| February | 158,216 |
| March | 162,193 |
| April | 147,328 |
| May | 143,362 |
| June | 173,228 |
| July | 171,827 |
| August | 157,880 |
| September | 129,940 |
| October | 125,237 |
| November | 157,374 |
| December | 170,152 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list 2 campgrounds in the park[4]. Nāmakanipaio has 16 sites and Kulanaokuaiki has 9 sites[4]. Nightly individual-site fees listed by NPS range from $10 to $15[4].
- Nāmakanipaio, 16 sites[4]
- Kulanaokuaiki, 9 sites
Pets and dogs
The national NPS pet rule says that where pets are allowed, they must be kept in a crate, in a cage or on a leash of six feet or less at all times[14]. Pets are barred from public buildings, public transportation and designated swimming beaches, though service animals are excepted[14]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park before bringing one[14].
Before you go
- Entrance fees are cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment, according to NPS[10].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[9]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80 and the Senior Annual Pass at $20[11].
- The private vehicle fee is $30 and the motorcycle fee is $25[1][7]. The Per Person fee for pedestrians and cyclists is $15[8].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm them on the official NPS park page before your trip.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?
- NPS lists $30 for a Private Vehicle, $25 for a Motorcycle and $15 Per Person[1][7][8]. Confirm current fees on the official park page.
- What is the best time to visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?
- In 2025 the busiest month was January with 181,117 visits and the quietest was October with 125,237[2]. NPS says the Kīlauea summit weather varies daily and can be rainy and cool in any season[13].
- Is Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park open 24 hours?
- NPS lists the park as open every day around the clock, holidays included[6]. The Kahuku Unit is open Thursday to Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM[12].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $30. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 1,262,747, 2022: 1,580,961, 2023: 1,620,294, 2024: 1,433,593, 2025: 1,877,854. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (list on this page). National Park Service
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Park) in Hawaii. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day including holidays. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $25. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Kahuku Unit: 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. National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15