Kilauea Point Ticketed Entry
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Ticketed Entry
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Open Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Visitors 16 years and older select “Adult 1-Day Entry.”
America the Beautiful (a.k.a National Park Senior, Annual, Military, 4th Grade, and Access) passes are accepted. Passholders select "Interagency Pass Holder Entry" from the dropdown menu. Each pass allows entry for up to 4 guests (16 years and older).
If you would like to buy an America the Beautiful pass, have a military ID, Duck Stamp, or a Golden Age pass, select “Buy Pass Upon Arrival.”
Residents with a valid Hawaii ID should select “Buy Pass Upon Arrival” to use or purchase an annual Kama‘āina pass.
Children 15 years and younger are free and do not need a reservation.
Gate closes at 3:30 p.m. for last entry of the day.
Select a date to see a list of times
Need to Know
- Making a Reservation
A $1.00 non-refundable reservation fee applies per ticket.
Make reservations before arrival.
Photo ID and physical pass required upon entry for all Interagency (aka National Park Pass) pass holders.
Children 15 and under are free and DO NOT need a reservation.
Residents with a valid Hawaii ID should select “Buy Pass Upon Arrival” to use or purchase an annual Kama‘āina pass.
You may cancel your reservation up to 24 hours in advance of your entrance time. There are no refunds for the $1.00 reservation fee per ticket. Changes to reservations cannot be made after the 24-hour mark. You must cancel your existing reservation and create a new one; all applicable fees will be charged.
Entry tickets are valid for 45 minutes from the start of your reservation time. If you plan on visiting longer, please make multiple reservations.
Gate closes at 3:30 p.m. for last entry of the day.
- General Refuge Rules
No food or drink (except water)
No smoking or vaping
No pets (except identified service dogs)
No drones
No walking into the refuge due to resting/nesting birds and 2-way traffic along our narrow driveway
Maintain at least a 10-foot distance from wildlife to ensure they remain wild and dissociated from human things (i.e., cars, dogs and cats, human food, etc.)
Gate closes at 3:30 p.m. for last entry of the day.
- Facilities
• The lighthouse is closed for tours and entry inside.
• Restrooms are available on-site.
• Gate closes at 3:30 p.m. for last entry of the day.
- Accessibility
It is a five-minute walk on a paved path with a slight uphill grade to get from the parking lot to the point. For visitors needing assistance, a golf cart is available by request at the fee booth. Volunteers or employees will not be responsible for the loading/ unloading of mobility assistive devices.
