Verified Oct 3, 2026
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Nature or garden · Hawaii · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
nps.gov
Tickets online or at the entrance
“If you arrive to the park entrance and it is not staffed, purchase an online pass or pay at the entrance at another time.” nps.gov
From the official ticket site: “If you arrive to the park entrance and it is not staffed, purchase an online pass or pay at the entrance at another time.” nps.gov
Admission prices
Other ticket
Private Vehicle
$30
$30.00
Other ticket
Motorcycle
$25
$25.00
Other ticket
Per Person
$15
$15.00
stated on nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/fees.htm · checked 2026-10-09
Private Vehicle $30.00 Private Vehicle Pass - The private vehicle pass admits the passholder and up to 14 passengers of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle. … Motorcycle $25.00 Valid for 7 days. … Per Person $15.00 Pedestrian/Cyclist Pass - Admits one individual bicyclist, hiker, or pedestrian visiting without a private vehicle.
Practical
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: address
1 Crater Rim Drive Hawaii National Park, HI 96718Open in Google Maps →✓ nps.gov/havo/contacts.htm · 2026-10-09Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: opening hours
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as well as all holidays.✓ nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/hours.htm · 2026-10-09Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: what should I know before visiting?
If you arrive to the park entrance and it is not staffed, purchase an online pass or pay at the entrance at another time. Once purchased, passes must be printed or saved as a screenshot.✓ nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/fees.htm · 2026-10-09Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: how to get there
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is located on the Island of Hawai‘i. From Hilo: 30 miles southwest on Highway 11 (45 minute drive) From Kailua-Kona: 95 miles southeast on Highway 11 (2 to 2.5 hour drive), or 125 miles through Waimea and Hilo via Highways 19 and 11 (2.5 to 3 hours).✓ nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/directions.htm · 2026-10-09Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: parking
During peak visitation, typically in December, January, June and July, parking is limited and tends to fill early each day. Visitors are encouraged to plan carefully.✓ nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/parking.htm · 2026-10-09Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: is it wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchairs are available upon request, first come, first served at the Welcome Center. Most of the Sulphur Banks Trail is wheelchair accessible if you begin from the Kūkamāhuākea (Steam Vents) parking lot to the west.✓ nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm · 2026-10-07Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: are dogs allowed?
While the park has a limited number of places to bring your dog, there are still beautiful sections of the park you can explore together!✓ nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm · 2026-10-05
Book official tickets →
You will be redirected to recreation.gov — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.