Welcome Center

Information Central

The Welcome Center is a great first stop when entering the park. Rangers and volunteers are on duty daily to provide visitors with the latest information on the current conditions, hiking information, things to do and the daily schedule of ranger-led activities.The Welcome Center will temporarily serve as the replacement for Kīlauea Visitor Center for approximately two years during its renovation.

The Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association operates a park store in the Welcome Center that sells books, posters and other educational materials. Proceeds benefit park programs.

Location and Hours of Operation:

The Welcome Center is a 1.25 mile drive beyond the park entrance station on the right. The building is located near the U.S. flag pole. Parking is available at the nearby ballfield.

The Welcome Center hours will be 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily.

 

Visitor information is available at the Welcome Center during the renovation of Kīlauea Visitor Center. The Welcome Center is located 1.25 miles beyond the park entrance station at Kilauea Military Camp.

 

Where can we use the restroom?   

Portable toilets are available behind the Welcome Center, at the ballfield parking lot, near Kīlauea Visitor Center and the Volcano Art Center Gallery.

Restrooms are available at Uēkahuna and Nāhuku Lava Tube.

Vault toilets are available at Kīlauea Overlook, Kīlauea Iki Overlook, Devastation, Maunaulu, Hilina Pali Overlook, Kulanaokuaiki, the end of Chain of Craters Road, Kīpukapuaulu day use area, and Kahuku.

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