Hawaii Volcano National Park Open During Shutdown

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HVNP will be open during the federal government shutdown, with limited services. Entrance fees WILL NOT be collected.

The following areas will remain open:

* Kilauea Visitor Center (KVC), picnic tables and restrooms. Exhibits will be open, however the auditorium will be closed and films will not be shown.
* The Hawaii Pacific Parks Association store in KVC will be open.
* Crater Rim Drive from park entrance to Kilauea Military Camp
* Crater Rim Trail between Volcano House and Kilauea Military Camp
* Volcano House lodging, gift stores and restaurants
* Kilauea Military Camp & Theatre
* Volcano Art Center Gallery
* Steam Vents and Sulphur Banks
* Mauna Loa Road to Kipukapuaulu (vehicles not permitted past the gate at Kipukapuaulu)
* Mauna Loa Road to Mauna Loa Lookout – pedestrians and bicyclists only
* Kipukapuaulu day use picnic area (no trash or custodial services or – pack it in, pack it out only)
* Kipukapuaulu and trail
* Kau Desert Trail to the Footprints shelter and exhibit

The rest of the park will be closed, including Chain of Craters Road, Escape Road, all campgrounds, all backcountry areas, and Kahuku, the National Park Service says. Entrance fees will not be charged.

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