Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits

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Managed by the National Park Service

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (National Park) · Open Access

3,939 ft
Elevation
Keauhou shoreline at Sunset. Tide pools in the foreground and an orange/yellow sky at the top of the frame
Photo: ALaValle/NPS · Recreation.gov

Getting there

19.42591, -155.25411 · 19°25'33.3"N 155°15'14.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Aug, down to 68°F in Mar.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F686868687171737473727068
Low °F494951525354565655555452
Precip in8.88.210.39.26.55.16.35.96.08.210.611.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits

Can you reserve a site at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits?
Yes, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits is reservable through Recreation.gov.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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