Kilauea Point Ticketed Entry

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Ticketed Entry

All adults (16+) need a reservation for entry into the Refuge and will be required to pay a non-refundable $1.00 reservation fee per person (children 15 and under are free and do not need a reservation). Refuge visitation is self-guided.

• If you already have an Interagency (Annual, Senior, Military, 4th Grade, Access) or honored (Kamaʻāina or Duck Stamp) pass, select "Existing Pass Holder Entry". Passholders are allowed to make reservations for up to 4 adults per pass. 

• If you wish to purchase an Interagency pass, select "Buy Pass Upon Arrival Entry", and purchase your pass at the Refuge with a credit card. Each pass allows you to make reservations for up to 4 adults. 

• If you do not have, or do not want to purchase an Interagency pass, select "Adult 1-Day Entry". Entry Tickets must be purchased prior to entering the Refuge. 

Please have a printed or downloaded digital copy of your entry ticket available prior to arrival as cell service at the Refuge is limited. Current pass holders must show actual pass and ID with entry ticket for validation.

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Need to Know

• Making a Reservation

  Reservations are required for entry into the Refuge. There is a $1.00 non-refundable reservation fee per ticket.

  • Make reservations prior to arrival. Cellular service is POOR at the Refuge entrance. For those who wish to make a last minute reservation, we HIGHLY recommend driving 0.5 miles down the road to ensure proper reception to complete your transaction. 

  • If you already have an Interagency (Annual, Senior, Military, 4th Grade, Access) or honored (Kamaʻāina or Duck Stamp) pass, select "Existing Pass Holder Entry". Passholders are allowed to make reservations for up to 4 adults per pass. 

  • 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 reservations fee per ticket. Changes to reservations cannot be made. You must cancel your reservation and create a new reservation; all fees apply. 

• General Refuge Rules

  To help us keep our visitors and staff safe and reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19, we ask that you please observe the following guidelines upon entry to the refuge:

  • If you are sick, please cancel your reservation and make a new reservation

  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

  Due to COVID-19 Lighthouse tours have been temporarily suspended

  Restrooms and water fountains are available onsite

• Accessibility

  A request for a golf cart transport from the parking area is available through a Park Ranger or volunteer. Volunteers or employees will not be responsible for loading/unloading of mobility assistive devices. If visitors need assistance with accessibility, they must bring a companion to provide aid

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