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2 National Parks in Hawaii

About the Hawaii National Parks

Hawaii is home to 2 national parks: Haleakala National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Tap a park to check it off, drop a pin on the map, and track your progress — your checklist here counts toward the full National Park Tracker of every US national park. Each park links to its own guide with current hours, entrance fees, alerts, campgrounds, and things to do.

Hawaii's Two National Parks

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, on the Big Island, protects two of the most active volcanoes on the planet: Kīlauea, which has been erupting on and off for decades, and Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth. Established in 1916 and named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's one of the few places anywhere you can watch new land being made — when Kīlauea is active, glowing lava is visible from overlooks along Crater Rim Drive. The Chain of Craters Road drops 3,700 feet to the coast through decades of hardened lava flows.

Haleakalā National Park crowns Maui with a 10,023-foot volcanic summit famous for its sunrise — so famous that watching it from the summit district now requires a reservation booked ahead on recreation.gov. The crater-like valley below the summit is a Mars-red wilderness laced with hiking trails, while the park's separate Kīpahulu district, past Hāna on the coast, holds the pools of ʻOheʻo and the bamboo forest of the Pīpīwai Trail.

Beyond the Parks: Other National Park Sites in Hawaii

The National Park Service also preserves some of the most important cultural and historic ground in the islands:

  • Pearl Harbor National Memorial — the USS Arizona Memorial and the story of December 7, 1941, on Oʻahu.
  • Kalaupapa National Historical Park — the remote Molokaʻi peninsula where Hansen's disease patients were exiled, and where Father Damien served.
  • Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park — the "Place of Refuge" on the Big Island's Kona coast, where ancient Hawaiians who broke kapu could find sanctuary.
  • Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site — the great temple Kamehameha I built as he set out to unite the islands.
  • Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park — ancient Hawaiian fishponds and settlement sites near Kailua-Kona.

Both Hawaiʻi Volcanoes and Haleakalā count toward your national park checklist — checking them off takes two islands, which is exactly the kind of problem a trip should have.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many national parks are in Hawaii?

Hawaii has 2 national parks: Haleakala National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

How do I track the Hawaii national parks I've visited?

Tap a pin on the map or a park's photo to check it off. It counts toward your progress — both here and on the full National Park Tracker of all US national parks.

Can I download or share my Hawaii parks map?

Yes. "Download Your Map" saves a personalized image of the parks you've checked off — ready to post so friends can compare.

National Parks in Other States

Alaska (8) American Samoa (1) Arizona (3) Arkansas (1) California (9) Colorado (4) Florida (3) Idaho (1) Indiana (1) Kentucky (1) Maine (1) Michigan (1) Minnesota (1) Missouri (1) Montana (2) Nevada (1) New Mexico (2) North Carolina (1) North Dakota (1) Ohio (1) Oregon (1) South Carolina (1) South Dakota (2) Tennessee (1) Texas (2) Utah (5) Virgin Islands (1) Virginia (1) Washington (3) West Virginia (1) Wyoming (2)

Or see them all at once on the US National Park Tracker — the interactive checklist and map of every national park.