News Release

Temporary road closures and campfire restrictions due to increased fire danger in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Dry conditions alongside Mauna Loa Road

NPS Photo/J.Ferracane

News Release Date: July 29, 2025

Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018

HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu and Hilina Pali Road past the Maunaiki Trailhead will temporarily close Wednesday, July 30 to vehicles due elevated fire danger resulting from persistently dry weather. Pedestrians and non-motorized bicycles are allowed on both roads. 

Campgrounds remain open but campfires and open-flame cooking fires are prohibited at Nāmakanipaio Campground and Kīpukapuaulu day use area. Propane and gas cooking stoves are allowed. 

Backcountry hikers with a permit will be provided access to the end of Hilina Pali and Mauna Loa roads. 

Nearly all wildfires in Hawaiʻi are caused by people. The best way to fight wildfire is before it starts. Heat from vehicle exhaust systems can ignite dry grass; park cars on paved areas or where vegetation is trimmed and cleared.

-NPS-

 
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