Kīlauea Point
Kilauea, HI 96754
Plan Your Visit
Refuge Hours
- Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors must arrive before 3:30 p.m.
- Closed on (or the Saturday before) major holidays.
Reservations
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL ADULTS 16 AND OLDER
- To make a reservation visit Recreation.gov and select Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge.
- America the Beautiful passes (Senior, Annual, Military, 4th Grade and Access) are accepted. Passholders select "Interagency Pass Holder Entry."
- Residents with valid Hawai‘i ID should select “Buy Pass Upon Arrival” to use or purchase an annual Kamaʻāina pass.
Parking
- There is no additional fee for parking.
- Walking into the Refuge is not permitted due to the steep and narrow driveway. Visitors must arrive in a vehicle or on a bike.
Accessibility
It is a five-minute walk on a paved path with a slight uphill grade to get from the parking lot to the point. A golf cart is available by request for visitors needing assistance.
Directions
From Līhu‘e, drive north on Kūhiō Highway for approximately 23 miles to the town of Kīlauea, turn right on Kolo Road, then left on Kīlauea Road and drive 2 miles to the Refuge entrance.
If you wish to purchase an America the Beautiful pass, or use a military ID, Duck Stamp, or Golden Age pass, select “Buy Pass Upon Arrival” in the reservation system and bring cash and photo ID to the Refuge. Hawai‘i residents can purchase a $20 annual Kamaʻāina pass on site with a valid state ID.
America the Beautiful passes (Senior, Annual, Military, 4th Grade, and Access) and Golden Age passes are accepted. These passes admit the cardholder and up to three additional adults. Pass holders must be present with a photo ID and select the pass holder entry option when making a reservation.
Activities
Get Involved
Our volunteers, Friends Group, and partners are integral to Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge management. Volunteers support various refuge programs including native habitat management, natural history and cultural interpretation, wildlife monitoring, and more. We are currently looking for new people to join our 'ohana (family).
Services
About
Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985 to protect and enhance migratory seabirds and threatened and endangered species and their habitats. The Refuge is home to thousands of migratory and resident seabirds, as well as the historic Daniel K. Inouye Kīlauea Point Lighthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Management focuses on enhancing native habitats and coastal plant communities while interpreting cultural and natural resources for visitors.