Kīlauea eruption Volcanic eruptions can be hazardous. Stay out of closed areas and monitor air quality. Eruptions can last a few hours and are often separated by pauses lasting several weeks.

Park Closure

Most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Now Open The remaining storm and safety closures include Mauna Loa Road beyond the gate at Kīpukapuaulu, Kīpukapuaulu Trail, and Nāmakanipaio Campground. The A-Frame cabins at Nāmakanipaio reopened on Saturday, September 5.

Park Closure

Sulphur Banks Bridge Closed; Boardwalk is Open The Sulphur Banks Bridge is damaged and closed until further notice. The Haʻakulamanu area, boardwalk and Sulphur Banks Trail are open and accessible from the west side near Steam Vents.

Caution

Protect Yourself from Volcanic Tephra Volcanic ash, rock and glassy strands (tephra) is present at Kīlauea summit and can irritate your skin, eyes and respiratory system. For your safety, do not handle it. Eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, a hat, closed-toe shoes and a…

Information

Upper Kahuku Road Closed Beyond Boot Decontamination Station Upper Kahuku Road remains closed beyond the boot decontamination station due to storm damage. The Visitor Contact Station and most trails in the Kahuku Unit are now open following Hurricane Lala. Kahuku Road above the Lower Palm Trailhead…

Source: National Park Service alerts API · Sep 8, 2026

Who answers for this land

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.

Jill Tokuda (D)HI 2nd · 2 campgrounds · grade A+

Source: U.S. Census district boundaries and the MTJP Congressional Public Lands Score

Unit: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) land units

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