National parks in Hawaii
Hawaii has 3 national parks: American Samoa, Haleakalā, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes.
National parks in Hawaii
- American Samoa National Park
Tropical rainforest and coral reef on islands in the South Pacific. Remote, humid, and mostly reached by plane and boat.
- Haleakalā National Park
A volcanic summit and crater on Maui. Cold and windy at the top; sunrise visits are popular and crowded.
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Active volcanic landscape on the Big Island. Lava fields, craters, and steam — conditions change with eruptions.
Other parks within reach of Hawaii
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haleakalā National Park | 102 mi (163 km) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park | 203 mi (327 km) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 2400 mi (3862 km) | 57 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 2428 mi (3908 km) | 57 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 2485 mi (3999 km) | 59 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 2498 mi (4021 km) | 59 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 2536 mi (4081 km) | 60 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 2540 mi (4088 km) | 60 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gwaii Haanas National Park | 2566 mi (4129 km) | 61 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 2566 mi (4130 km) | 61 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Biggest towns and cities in Hawaii
- Honolulu
- Hilo
- Kahului
- Wahiawā-Whitmore
- Kīhei
- Schofield-Wheeler
- Wahiawā
- Schofield Barracks
- Wailuku
- Kailua-Kona
- Lahaina
- Kapa‘a
- Kalaoa
- Haiku-Pauwela
- Waimea
- Waihee-Waiehu
- Hōlualoa
- Lihue
- Kekaha-Waimea
- Wailua Homesteads
- Waikoloa
- Kalāheo
- Hawaiian Ocean View
- Hawaiian Beaches
- Hanamā‘ulu
- Kaumakani-Hanapepe
- Waialua
- Omao-Kukuiula
- Kekaha
- Kaunakakai
- Lanai City
- Koloa-Poipu
- Hanapēpē Heights
- Hanapēpē
- Volcano
- ‘Ele‘ele
- Lawai
- Kualapu‘u
- Kapaau
- Ho‘olehua
- Pāhala
- Hana
- Laupāhoehoe
- Hāwī
All counties in Hawaii
Common questions
How many national parks are in Hawaii?
3: American Samoa National Park, Haleakalā National Park, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
What is the closest national park to Hawaii?
Haleakalā National Park, roughly 102 mi (163 km) out and about 2 hr 51 min of driving from the centre of Hawaii.