Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Permits permit availability & alerts

Pahoa, Hawaii, US · recreation.gov

✅ 588 openings right now — soonest on Nov 13, 2026.
Last checked Nov 13, 2026, 11:14 AM

Where it's open

  • Ala Wai'i49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • Dispersed Camping49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • Great Crack49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • Halapē49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • ʻĀpua Point49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • Ka‘aha49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • Keauhou49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • Mauna Loa Cabin Area49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • Nāpau49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • Out of Backcountry49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • Pepeiao Cabin49 open dates · soonest Nov 13
  • Puʻuʻulaʻula (Red Hill) Cabin Area49 open dates · soonest Nov 13

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 588 openings, with the soonest on Nov 13, 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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