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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits permit availability & alerts

Pahoa, Hawaii, US · recreation.gov

✅ 576 openings right now — soonest on Sep 14, 2026.
Last checked Sep 14, 2026, 10:13 PM

Where it's open

  • Ala Wai'i48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • Dispersed Camping48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • Great Crack48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • Halapē48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • ʻĀpua Point48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • Ka‘aha48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • Keauhou48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • Mauna Loa Cabin Area48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • Nāpau48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • Out of Backcountry48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • Pepeiao Cabin48 open dates · soonest Sep 14
  • Puʻuʻulaʻula (Red Hill) Cabin Area48 open dates · soonest Sep 14

Next open dates

Sep 14Sep 15Sep 16Sep 17Sep 18Sep 19Sep 20Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27+34 more
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About Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits alerts

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits (Pahoa, Hawaii, US) books out fast on recreation.gov — popular times go quickly, and permit dates can be hard to catch. But cancellations open up new availability all the time. RainierForge checks Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits continuously and alerts you by email or text the moment a permit date matching your needs becomes available, so you can grab it before someone else does.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get notified when Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits has openings?

Set up an alert with your dates. RainierForge watches Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits on recreation.gov around the clock and emails or texts you the instant a permit date opens — including cancellations — so you can grab it before it's gone.

Is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits available right now?

Yes — as of the latest check there are 576 openings, with the soonest on Sep 14, 2026. Availability changes fast; set an alert so you don't miss the next one.

Is RainierForge affiliated with recreation.gov?

No. RainierForge is an independent monitoring service. Availability data is sourced from recreation.gov; we are not affiliated with it or any government agency, and booking still happens there.

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