Kīlauea Volcano is located in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA. It lies between Mauna Loa and the southeastern coast of the Big Island, situated in the southeastern part of Hawai‘i Island, and is famous for being one of the world’s most active volcanoes and its lava flows.
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Top Attractions Inside Kīlauea Volcano (Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park)
- Crater Rim Drive – Scenic drive offering multiple viewpoints of Kīlauea Caldera and Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
- Halemaʻumaʻu Crater – Active crater with dramatic volcanic features and occasional lava activity.
- Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku) – Walk through a massive, ancient lava tube surrounded by rainforest.
- Kīlauea Iki Trail – Hiking trail across a cooled lava lake with steam vents and volcanic formations.
- Jaggar Museum & Overlook – Exhibits on volcanology and observation point overlooking the crater.
- Devastation Trail – Short trail through a forest devastated by a past eruption, illustrating volcanic impact.
- Chain of Craters Road – Scenic drive descending to the coast, passing craters, lava flows, and ocean vistas.
Kīlauea Volcano (Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park) Facts
| Official Name | Kīlauea Volcano – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park |
| Location | Big Island, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA |
| Latitude & Longitude | 19.4069° N, 155.2834° W (approx.) |
| Total Area | Kīlauea Volcano part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: 323,431 acres (1,309 km²) |
| Established | August 1, 1916 (Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park) |
| Founder | President Woodrow Wilson (as National Park) |
| Managed By | U.S. National Park Service (NPS) |
| Region | Big Island / Hawaii Volcanoes National Park / Southeastern Hawaii |
| Address | Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718, USA |
| Zip Code | 96718 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD, $) |
| Time Zone | Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) – UTC−10 (no Daylight Saving) |
| Theme / Concept | Active Volcano, Lava Flows, Crater Observation, Geology, Ecosystems, Hawaiian Culture |
| Sections (Areas) | Summit Area - Halemaʻumaʻu Crater - Kīlauea Iki Trail - Chain of Craters Road - Lava Tubes & Flows |
| Famous Attractions | Halemaʻumaʻu Crater - Kīlauea Iki Crater - Thurston Lava Tube - Chain of Craters Road Scenic Drive - Volcanoes Observatory |
| Annual Visitors | Approx. 1.5–2 million |
| Entry Fee Type | Paid Park Entry |
| Ticket Price Range | Vehicle Pass: $30 per vehicle for 7 days; Individual: $15 per person |
| Ticket Options | Park Pass - Guided Tours - Ranger Programs - Lava Viewing Excursions |
| Best Time to Visit | March–October (milder weather; check for volcanic activity closures) |
| Nearby Airport | Hilo International Airport (ITO) – 30 miles (48 km); Kona International Airport (KOA) – 90 miles (145 km) |
| Transportation | Car access via Hawaii Belt Road / Crater Rim Drive - Park Shuttle (limited) - Hiking Trails |
| Official Website | https://www.nps.gov/havo |
Distances from Kīlauea Volcano (Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park) to Nearby Landmarks
- Jaggar Museum – 1 km (0.6 mi)
- Thurston Lava Tube – 3 km (1.9 mi)
- Crater Rim Drive – 2 km (1.2 mi)
- Halemaʻumaʻu Crater – 1.5 km (0.9 mi)
- Devastation Trail – 2.5 km (1.6 mi)
- Steam Vents – 1 km (0.6 mi)
- Chain of Craters Road – 5 km (3.1 mi)
- Mauna Loa Observatory – 12 km (7.5 mi)
- Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center – 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
- Puʻu ʻŌʻō Crater – 18 km (11.2 mi)
- Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) – 3 km (1.9 mi)
- Kīpukapuaulu – 7 km (4.3 mi)
- Hilina Pali Road – 10 km (6.2 mi)
- Mauna Loa – 15 km (9.3 mi)
- Keanakākoʻi Crater – 6 km (3.7 mi)
- Hilo, HI – 45 km (28 mi)
- Volcano Golf & Country Club – 4 km (2.5 mi)
- Rainbow Falls – 48 km (29.8 mi)
- Akaka Falls State Park – 50 km (31 mi)
- Chain of Craters Overlook – 6 km (3.7 mi)
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