Rolling 90-day online reservationTimed release
75% of each location's quota is available online up to 90 days in advance; new dates are released daily at 7:00am HST. Trip window: Year-round.
National Park Service · HI
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits
Volcanic-summit and coastal backcountry overnight permits in a flagship Hawaii national park, released on a rolling 90-day window.
Permit requiredovernightModerate to strenuous
Access requirement
2 ways to get a permit
In-person walk-up permitsWalk-up
25% of each location's quota is reserved for in-person pickup at the Backcountry Office starting 7 days before entry; the office is open daily 8am-4pm. Trip window: Year-round.
Permit rules
QuotaA backcountry overnight permit is required year-round. 75% of each location's quota is reservable online up to 90 days in advance; the remaining 25% is held for in-person pickup starting 7 days before entry. Day-use permits are not required.
GroupMaximum group size is 12 people together at any time during the trip.
Fees$10 per permit (same for reserved and walk-up); park entrance fee also required.
TransferA signed permit must be carried at all times by the group leader.
SafetyPermit holders must check in at the Backcountry Office for a safety briefing before their trip; campfires are prohibited, though camp stoves with an on/off valve are allowed.