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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: reservations, fees, camping and weather
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii: what you need to book, what it costs, and when the weather is mildest. Checked November 2026.
Do you need a reservation to enter?
No entry reservation is mentioned on the park's fees page.
Fees and passes
$30 per private vehicle; $15 per person on foot or bike.
Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
An America the Beautiful pass covers entrance at every national park. US citizens and residents get free entry on national park fee-free days.
Camping: how to book
Camping and permits differ by area; reservable sites and permits are booked on Recreation.gov. Many Recreation.gov campgrounds open on a rolling window months ahead and sell out within minutes; if yours is full, set up a cancellation alert.
Official planning pages
The park's own pages for the things that change: conditions, closures, camping and permits.
Key dates
- Wed 11 Nov 2026 National parks fee-free day: Veterans Day Confirmed
- December 2026 · exact dates not announced 2027 national park fee-free days announced Expected
Weather by month
| Month | Camping weather | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Snow | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Fair · 54 | 68°F | 49°F | 8.8 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 04 m |
| February | Fair · 59 | 68°F | 49°F | 8.2 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 28 m |
| March | Fair · 42 | 68°F | 51°F | 10.3 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 59 m |
| April | Fair · 51 | 68°F | 52°F | 9.2 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 33 m |
| May | Good · 72 | 70°F | 53°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in | 13 h 02 m |
| June | Great · 83 | 71°F | 54°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 13 h 17 m |
| July | Good · 74 | 73°F | 56°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in | 13 h 11 m |
| August | Good · 77 | 74°F | 56°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 46 m |
| September | Good · 76 | 73°F | 55°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 13 m |
| October | Fair · 58 | 72°F | 55°F | 8.2 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 39 m |
| November | Poor · 39 | 70°F | 54°F | 10.6 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 10 m |
| December | Poor · 33 | 68°F | 52°F | 11.4 in | 0.0 in | 10 h 57 m |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the Hawaii Volcanoes NP HQ 54, HI weather station (3,971 ft). Higher trails are colder; temperatures usually drop about 3–5°F per 1,000 ft. "Camping weather" is our simple score: best with highs of 62–82°F, nights above freezing and under 3 in of precipitation. It rates weather only, not road closures, snow on trails or crowds. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th. About NOAA normals ↗
Questions
Do I need a reservation to enter Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?
No entry reservation is mentioned on the park's fees page.
How much does it cost to enter Hawaiʻi Volcanoes?
$30 per private vehicle; $15 per person on foot or bike. Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
When is the weather mildest at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes?
Using NOAA averages at the park's weather station, average highs are between 60°F and 85°F in January to December. August is warmest (about 74°F) and February has the coldest nights (about 49°F).
Sources: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes fees and passes (nps.gov), NOAA station data. Rules change; always check the official park site before you go.
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