Welcome Center
Visitor Center · Hawaii ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Kilauea Mil Reserve · Closed to Public Access
- 4,000 ft
- Elevation
The Welcome Center is a great first stop when entering the park. Rangers and volunteers are on duty daily to provide visitors with the latest information on the current conditions, hiking information, things to do and the daily schedule of ranger-led activities. The Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association operates a park store in the Welcome Center that sells books, posters, and other educational materials. Proceeds benefit park programs.
Getting there
The Welcome Center is a 1.25 mile drive beyond the park entrance station on the right. The building is located near the U.S. flag pole. Parking is available at the nearby ballfield.
19.43271, -155.27393 · 19°25'57.8"N 155°16'26.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 74°F in Aug, down to 68°F in Mar.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 68 |
| Low °F | 49 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 52 |
| Precip in | 8.8 | 8.2 | 10.3 | 9.2 | 6.5 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 8.2 | 10.6 | 11.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Welcome Center
- Can you reserve a site at Welcome Center?
- No. Welcome Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Welcome Center
- Nāmakanipaio 1.5 mi · Facility
- Kulanaokuaiki 6.2 mi · Facility
- Lyman Museum and Mission House 23.4 mi · Facility
- Mokupāpapa Discovery Center 23.7 mi · Facility
- Kahuku Visitor Contact Station 36.6 mi · Visitor Center
- Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site 54.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (808) 985-6011
- Email havo_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
Comments