By Region

National Parks in Pacific Islands

The Pacific Islands region encompasses 3 national parks spanning diverse terrain and climates. Explore them all below.

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#1A cloud-filled volcanic crater at sunrise with a mountain rising behind

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

HI

Moderate Crowds

Two active volcanoes shape terrain from tide pools to alpine desert. Walk across recent lava flows and through rainforests on ancient rock.
#2Waimoku waterfall in the park's Kipahulu District

Haleakalā

HI

Very CrowdedHidden Gem

A dormant volcano where you stand above the clouds at 10,000 feet, then descend through alpine desert to rainforest in a single morning.
#3Ta'u Island

National Park of American Samoa

AS

Room to BreatheHidden Gem

The only national park south of the equator protects volcanic peaks, coral reefs, and villages across three South Pacific islands.

States in This Region

Hawaii