Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Compare the towns that can serve as a base for your visit, then open a guide for drive times, services, lodging and local planning details.
Gateway Town Working hub, not a tourist town. County seat 58km from Volcanoes with cafes and supplies—plan ahead in the rain.
View guide → Gateway Town Small village, 15km south. Limited services, no lodging. Plan your stay elsewhere.
View guide → Gateway Town Village 15km south of park. Two cafes, no lodging. Stock supplies and keep moving.
View guide → Gateway Town Small village on the volcano's edge, 27km from park entrance. Stock supplies here.
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