Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits permit availability & alerts

Pahoa, Hawaii, US · recreation.gov

✅ 611 openings right now — soonest on Nov 11, 2026.
Last checked Nov 11, 2026, 8:14 PM

Where it's open

  • Ala Wai'i51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • Dispersed Camping51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • Great Crack51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • ʻĀpua Point51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • Ka‘aha51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • Keauhou51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • Mauna Loa Cabin Area51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • Nāpau51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • Out of Backcountry51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • Pepeiao Cabin51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • Puʻuʻulaʻula (Red Hill) Cabin Area51 open dates · soonest Nov 11
  • Halapē50 open dates · soonest Nov 11

Next open dates

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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 611 openings, with the soonest on Nov 11, 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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