Haleakalā
Sunrise above the clouds from a 10,000-foot volcano.
Guide · 6 parks
National Parks with Volcanoes
From glowing lava in Hawaiʻi to boiling mud pots in California, these parks are built by volcanoes.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes
Two of the world's most active volcanoes, and, if you're lucky, glowing lava.
Yellowstone
The world's first national park: geysers, hot springs and the best wildlife in the Lower 48.
Lassen Volcanic
Boiling mud pots, steaming vents and a volcano you can climb, without the crowds.
Lake Clark
Coastal brown bears, active volcanoes and turquoise lakes, an hour's flight from Anchorage.
Katmai
The bears of Brooks Falls catching salmon in midair.
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Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Ratings are editorial. Rules and road openings change each year, so confirm on the official NPS site before you go.