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Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

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COVID-19 STATUS: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

PARK PHASED REOPENING

Face Masks or Coverings Required in Certain Areas Social Distancing Required Local Travel Restrictions and/or Quarantine Required Visitors Centers, Stores and/or Other Facilities Closed
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COVID-19 STATUS: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

PARK PHASED REOPENING

If you believe this information is incorrect or needs updating, please let us know here.
So what does "Park Phased Reopening" mean?

According to the U.S. National Park Service, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is currently working on reopening. This can mean that certain areas are closed. It can include trails, campgrounds, facilities, visitor centers, etc. Visit the source link below for more detailed information regarding this park's status.

What we know:

The below source link has more information about the status of the park. The National Park Service requires everyone at this park, regardless of vaccination status, to continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces, such as narrow/busy trails, overlooks, visitor center patios, & other congested areas. The state of Hawai'i currently has travel restrictions in place. More information about the travel restrictions can be found here.

Face Masks or Coverings Required in Certain Areas

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is currently requiring masks or face coverings in certain or all areas. Depending on your vaccination status, if you are not fully vaccinated (meaning two weeks after your final vaccination), and according to CDC guidelines, which currently depends on the COVID-19 transmissibility rate in the community in and around the park. Most parks requiring masks indoors have put an alert out (found below in the Alerts section). Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Hawaii and the local community for more detailed information.

Social Distancing Required

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is currently requiring everyone to social distance, 6 feet or more, from others. This usually means outside of your immediate group. Some parks may also have size restrictions on gatherings to help assist in social distancing. Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Hawaii and the local community for more detailed information.

Local Travel Restrictions and/or Quarantine Required

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park currently has travel restrictions, usually set by state and local communities, that usually do not allow or require people traveling to the area to quarantine for 14-days before doing anything in the state or area. Some parks may also have size restrictions on gatherings of certain sizes. Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Hawaii and the local community for more detailed information.

Visitors Centers, Stores and/or Other Facilities Closed

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park currently has visitors centers, stores, or other facilities closed due to Covid-19. It is highly suggested that you bring all the supplies you may need in case a store is closed or shopping is limited due to local communities or the park. Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Hawaii and the local community for more detailed information.

Last Updated: September 16, 2021
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Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park News

Showing the last 10 news releases. Click here to visit nps.gov's Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park - News section for more.

  • Kīlauea Visitor Center to close January 19 & 20 for termite treatment

    January 11, 2022 | 12:00 pm

    ll of Kīlauea Visitor Center, including the restrooms, lānai, administrative space and the Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association store, will be closed to everyone for termite treatment January 19 and 20.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Man’s body recovered from closed area within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    January 3, 2022 | 12:58 pm

    A 75-year-old Hilo man died after falling from a closed area within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park late Sunday night.  

    Read more at nps.gov

  • January 2022 Notice of Flight Operations

    December 30, 2021 | 3:50 pm

    Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for January 2022:

    Read more at nps.gov

  • New self-guided “Holoholo for the Holidays” program helps visitors steer clear of crowds in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

    December 20, 2021 | 9:23 am

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites you to skip the stress and come holoholo (to cruise, walk, or ride) by yourself, with friends or the family to the park’s lesser known and uncrowded destinations. This new self-guided Holoholo for the Holidays program is as easy as 1-2-3.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Avoid the Holiday Crush!

    November 30, 2021 | 1:04 pm

    It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but when parking lots are full, roads are temporarily closed due to congestion and visitors bump into each other on trails and overlooks, the holiday spirit can take a dive. This season, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park helps you plan like a park ranger with five insightful tips to help you navigate the festive season:

    Read more at nps.gov

  • December 2021 Notice of Flight Operations

    November 30, 2021 | 10:32 am

    Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2021:

    Read more at nps.gov

  • November 2021 Notice of Flight Operations

    October 29, 2021 | 2:52 pm

    Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for November 2021:

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites families to “Every Kid Outdoors” scavenger hunt bingo on Halloween weekend

    October 25, 2021 | 11:11 am

    It’s all treats and no tricks for families who visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Halloween weekend!

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Recent nēnē deaths caused by speeding and feeding in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    October 21, 2021 | 3:37 pm

    October marks the start of nēnē breeding and nesting season in Hawaiʻi, but unfortunately this season is off to a deadly start for native geese in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • October 2021 Notice of Flight Operations

    October 5, 2021 | 1:08 pm

    Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for October 2021:

    Read more at nps.gov

data source: nps.gov/havo/learn/news/newsreleases.htm
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