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 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.
Select a date to see a list of times
Need to Know
- Making a Reservation
There is a $1.00 non-refundable reservation fee per ticket.
• Make reservations prior to arrival.
• Photo ID and physical pass required upon entry for all pass holders.
• Children 15 and under are free and DO NOT need a reservation.
• 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. You must cancel your reservation and create a new reservation; all fees apply.
• Entry tickets are valid for 45 minutes. If you plan on visiting longer, please make multiple reservations.
- General Refuge Rules
- No food or drink (except water)
- No smoking or vaping
- No pets (except identified service dogs)
- No drones
- No walking or biking 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.)
- Facilities
• The lighthouse is closed for tours.
• Restrooms are available onsite.
• There is no entry after 3:30 p.m.
- 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 loading/unloading of mobility assistive devices.
