News Release

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces closures due to Tropical Storm Calvin

Date: July 18, 2023
Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018

HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawai‘i – Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close by 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 before Tropical Storm Calvin makes landfall on Hawaiʻi Island. Heavy rainfall and flooding, strong and damaging winds and high surf are expected Tuesday evening through Wednesday. 

Guests with reservations at Volcano House and Kilauea Military Camp will be able to access lodging, but the park will close for recreational use. 

Park closures and program cancellations include: 

•  Chain of Craters Road to the coast and the Kulanaokuaiki Campground 

•  Crater Rim Drive past Kilauea Military Camp 

•  All backcountry areas

•  Kīlauea Visitor Center will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday and may remain closed through Wednesday, July 19

•  Tuesday night’s After Dark in the Park program is rescheduled for August 22

•  All ranger programs are canceled through Wednesday, July 19 

•  Nāmakanipaio Campground, managed by the Volcano House, is closed. The A-frame cabins will remain open for reservation holders. Call [phone] for more information. 

•  Mauna Loa Road from Highway 11 to the lookout, including Kīpukapuaulu Trail, the day use area and Tree Molds

Park staff are monitoring the weather forecast closely and will evaluate conditions Wednesday morning. Any changes in access will be announced. Check the park website and social media platforms for updates. 

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