Status board
What is closed or has an alert right now, across every national park site. Most serious first.
Last checked with the National Park Service at 5:54 pm PDT, Oct 20. Local notices appear as soon as an editor publishes them.
18 alerts in Hawaii
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Closure
Mauna Loa Road Closed Past First Cattle Guard for Tree Removal
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Hawaii
Mauna Loa Road will be closed to all use from the first cattle guard to Mauna Loa Lookout for tree removal through October 29, 2026. The tree work will prepare the area for the Mauna Loa Road Rehabilitation Project. Vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians will not be allowed during the closure.
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Closure
Kalawao County Restrictions
Kalaupapa National Historical Park · Hawaii
Access to the park, including Kalawao County, the Kalaupapa Trail, the settlement, and Waikolu Valley, is restricted to residents and visitors with approved permits issued by Hawaii State Department of Health. Violations will result in arrest/fine.
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Caution
Kīpukapuaulu Trail Closed Due to Hazardous Trees and Hanging Limbs
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Hawaii
Kīpukapuaulu Trail remains closed due to numerous hazardous trees and hanging limbs resulting from several recent storms. Managers are developing a plan and will reopen the trail when it is safe.
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Caution
Protect Yourself from Volcanic Tephra
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Hawaii
Volcanic ash, rock and glassy strands (tephra) is present at Kīlauea summit and can irritate your skin, eyes and respiratory system. For your safety, do not handle it. Eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, a hat, closed-toe shoes and a dust mask are recommended.
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Information
No Water at Hosmer Campground
Haleakalā National Park · Hawaii
Water at Hosmer Campground in the Summit District is shutoff due to a waterline break. Water is available 24-hours at Headquarters Visitor Center one mile up the road. At this point we don't have an estimate for when repairs will be complete.
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Information
Expect Long Waits at the Summit Entrance Station Before Sunset
Haleakalā National Park · Hawaii
Due to a high volume of traffic, cars may be temporarily turned around at the gate when capacity is reached. Purchasing a pass online does not guarantee entry at sunset. To ensure timely access, arrive 3 hours before sunset.
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Information
Limited Parking and Traffic Delays in Summit District
Haleakalā National Park · Hawaii
Beginning Monday, January 12, 2026 Haleakalā Visitor Center (summit district) parking lot will have limited parking due to a water infrastructure project. Expect traffic delays. The project will last several months.
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Information
Drive Cautiously - Endangered Birds on Roadway
Haleakalā National Park · Hawaii
Nēnē (Hawaiian geese) and ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) are nesting in the park and may land on or frequent park roads, parking lots, and road leading up to the park. Drivers are reminded to drive at the posted speed limits and exercise caution.
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Information
Kīlauea eruption
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Hawaii
Volcanic eruptions can be hazardous. Stay out of closed areas and monitor air quality. Eruptions can last a few hours and are often separated by pauses lasting several weeks.
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Information
Hilina Pali Road Shoulder Work Scheduled 9/14/26 to 11/19/26
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Hawaii
Hilina Pali Road beyond the Maunaiki Trailhead will be closed to motorized vehicles on September 14, 2026 from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for shoulder work. Hikers, bicyclists and backcountry permit holders will be given access but should expect delays while heavy machinery works on the road. The entire road will be open to all use outside of those hours including weekends and holidays. The work is expected to be complete by November 19, 2026.
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Information
Sulphur Banks Bridge Closed; Boardwalk is Open
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Hawaii
The Sulphur Banks Bridge is damaged and closed until further notice. The Haʻakulamanu area, boardwalk and Sulphur Banks Trail are open and accessible from the west side near Steam Vents.
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Information
Upper Kahuku Road Closed Beyond Boot Decontamination Station
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Hawaii
Upper Kahuku Road remains closed beyond the boot decontamination station due to storm damage. The Visitor Contact Station and most trails in the Kahuku Unit are now open following Hurricane Lala. Kahuku Road above the Lower Palm Trailhead is deeply rutted by the recent heavy rains. A 4WD is recommended to access areas above the Lower Palm Trailhead.
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Information
Phones Are Not Operational
Kalaupapa National Historical Park · Hawaii
We continue to experience intermittent outages with our phone lines. If your call does not go through, please try again later, or try to leave us a message and we will get back to you. Thank you for your understanding.
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Information
Arrival by Boat
Kalaupapa National Historical Park · Hawaii
It is prohibited to come within 1/4 mile of the Kalaupapa shoreline. Access by boat within the quarter mile offshore park boundary requires a special use permit.
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Information
Unmanned Aircraft
Kalaupapa National Historical Park · Hawaii
Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Kalaupapa National Historical Park is prohibited. This includes model airplanes, quadcopters, and drones.
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Information
Section of Trail Closed
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park · Hawaii
Please note that the 1871 Trail beyond Alahaka Ramp is closed.
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Information
Annual and lifetime passes not available for purchase
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park · Hawaii
Annual and lifetime passes are not currently available for purchase at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. As an alternative, you can purchase an annual pass online.
More from the park: Annual and lifetime passes not available for purchase
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Information
New Park Hours
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site · Hawaii
As of November 13, 2025, the new hours of operation at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site are 8:30am –4:30pm. The parking lot gate will close at 4:00pm.