Visit Wilderness

Location

The Hawai'i Volcanoes Wilderness includes four separate units within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the big island in Hawai'i.

These units are very diverse and include: Mauna Loa, 'Ola'a Forest, Ka'u Desert and East Rift. Much of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and these wilderness units are currently closed due to volcanic activity.

Check the park website for current conditions and closures.

Maps

Digital and paper maps are critical tools for wilderness visitors. Online maps can help you plan and prepare for your visit ahead of time. You can also carry digital maps with you on your GPS unit or other handheld GPS device. Having a paper map with you in the backcountry, as well as solid orienteering skills, however, ensures that you can still route-find in the event that your electronic device fails.

Online Maps

• Interactive Map of the Hawai'i Volcanoes Wilderness

• Google Earth

• Hawaii Wildernesses

Printed Maps

• Fetching MyTopo from Database
• USGS Store

Applicable Wilderness Law(s)

Want to Volunteer for Wilderness?

People who volunteer their time to steward our wilderness areas are an essential part of wilderness management. Contact the following groups to inquire about volunteer opportunities. Groups are listed alphabetically by the state(s) in which the wilderness is located.