Yes, you can still see the glow from the lava lake inside Halema'uma'u, after dark, weather permitting. The best spot for viewing is inside the Park at the Jaggar Museum overlook.
What is the best time to go to Volcano National Park?
The best time to observe the glow from Halema'uma'u is before sunrise, or after 9 p.m., when most visitors have left. The park is open 24 hours a day.
Is volcano National Park worth it?
Do you need 4 wheel drive to visit Volcano National Park?
All roads in the park are two-wheel drive roadways and do not require four-wheel drive vehicles. Start your visit at the Kīlauea Visitor Center located just beyond the park's entrance station on the right.
Can you watch Kilauea erupt?
The HVO has several cameras livestreaming activity from different areas of Kilauea, which operate 24 hours a day. The most active camera above on the USGS YouTube page shows the ongoing eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
Can you drive around volcano National Park?
Visiting the park by car is easy to do. The two main roads visitors will travel are Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road. All roads in the park are two-wheel drive roadways and do not require four-wheel drive vehicles.