Can you currently see lava at volcano National Park?

Kilauea volcano is not erupting No lava fountains, flows, or nigh glow is visible at this time.



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“It's very easy to observe the glowing summit lava lake, which sometimes rises high enough for lava to be seen,” says Ferracane. Look for vantage points along Kilauea caldera rim, including scenic overlooks near Volcano House and off Crater Rim Trail.

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The best time to observe the glow from Halema'uma'u is before sunrise, or after 9 p.m., when most visitors have left. The park is open 24 hours a day.

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You can still visit Fagradalsfjall volcano but if you do, you won't see magma being ejected from the crater or rivers of lava flowing down its flanks.

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If you want to visit lava up close and personal, then you should allow at least TWO full days for visiting Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

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It is illegal to take lava rocks from Volcano National Park. Not only that it can bring very bad luck as its an insult to Pele. Hundreds of lava rocks get sent back to Hawaii because of this well known kapu(taboo) on snatching parts of Pele the Goddess of the Volcanos!

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Lava cools very quickly at first and forms a thin crust that insulates the interior of the lava flow. As a result, basaltic lava flows can form crusts that are thick enough to walk on in 10-15 minutes but the flow itself can take several months to cool!

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The Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Kilauea Visitor Center is located on Crater Rim Drive off of Highway 11 between the 28 and 29 mile marker south of Hilo. The visitor center is opened daily between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

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It is highly unlikely that you can walk across the surface of an active volcano without getting burned by lava or magma. Lava is molten rock that can reach temperatures of around 1,200°C (2,200°F) or higher, and it can cause severe burns or even death upon contact.

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The answer… really really close. If the lava is pooling or advancing slowly, you can stand right next to it to get a shot. You can not stand there long…you may have to get your shot and quickly retreat…but you can get very close.

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Lava flows — glowing, red-orange streams of molten rock that pour from erupting vents — are a breathtaking natural feature to behold, so long as it's from a safe distance. The U.S. Department of the Interior estimates that there are 1,500 potentially active volcanoes on earth.

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Common Items from Hawaii NOT ALLOWED into the U.S. Mainland or Alaska
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables, some exceptions are those listed below as permitted.
  • Berries of any kind, including fresh coffee berries and sea grapes.
  • Cactus plants or cactus plant parts.
  • Cotton and cotton bolls.
  • Fresh flowers of jade vine, and Mauna Loa.


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Collecting beach glass and shells is still allowed. But if you're collecting shells for the purposes of commercial activity, a Commercial Marine License is required per HRS §189-2,3 and Hawai'i Administrative Rule §13-74-20.

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If the park determines that access to the flow is safe you can go on a hike to see the lava. Because viewing conditions change on a daily basis you should look up the most recent information about the active surface flows shortly before you plan to see the lava yourself.

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But even without an active volcanic eruption, this is still a great park to visit. If you are planning to visit Hawaii, it's still worth visiting Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, even without an active lava flow.

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Absolutely, visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is worth it, especially if you're interested in geology, natural landscapes, and the unique opportunity to witness volcanic activity.

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Keep in mind that conditions can change very quickly at the eruption site, both the weather and the behavior of the eruption. It can stay quiet for a while and then suddenly turn on. Stay alert and do not leave the designated routes. Keep your gear, cellphone and safety equipment close.

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When we went over the summer when the volcano was still active we did a self tour, i.e., we followed the very obvious path to the lava field. I would not recommend paying anyone to take you to see the lava field.

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kilauea summit eruption continues – September 13, 2023. The Kilauea summit eruption that began on September 10th, continues. Eruptive activity is confined to the downdropped block and Halema?uma?u crater within Kilauea's summit caldera.

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