Hawaii Volcanoes National Park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane released this information on Saturday, March 21:
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, in response to the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and actions outlined by the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, is announcing additional modifications to operations to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of Sunday, March 22, 2020, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close to all park visitors until further notice. The park will offer no services except those that support visitor or resource protection.
At Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, the following services and operations will be suspended on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in order to comply with the State of Hawai‘i action until further notice:
- All public areas, including trails, roads, campgrounds, the backcountry, and public restrooms are closed to visitors.
- All commercial tours and special use permits are suspended.
- The Kahuku Unit is closed.
