Steam Vents

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Near Volcano
19.4340°N, 155.2720°W · 4,003 ft
Hot 4,003 ft Closed Roadside DESG
Steam Vent: Not a Soaking Spring

Steam Vents is a steam vent, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

These steam vents sit on the Kilauea Military Reserve in Hawaii County, a few miles from Volcano. Public access is listed as closed, the land designation being military. The record describes the vents as hot, with no figure attached. An image is on file.

Roadside, about 120 feet from the road, at around four thousand feet. Military land, closed to the public on file. The climate is wet, nearly eighty inches of rain a year, without snow, and the annual average is on the cool side.

Access is closed on record, so this is not a site to plan a visit around. Season is blank on file. No temperature or chemistry is recorded, and no road name either. No campground is listed.

Terrain

USGS hasn't flown a detailed laser scan here yet, so this view comes from aerial photos and older elevation data.

Aerial view of the ground around Steam Vents

The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Setting
Open ground
Flat, open ground all around.
Highest ground nearby
39 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the northwest
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from south to north, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Monthly Climate
59°
Jan
59°
Feb
59°
Mar
61°
Apr
62°
May
64°
Jun
65°
Jul
66°
Aug
65°
Sep
64°
Oct
62°
Nov
60°
Dec
Annual Precip: 76.5 in Annual Snow: 0.0 in
Current Conditions
Tuesday 76° Low 61° Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers 16% precip
Wednesday 77° Low 63° Scattered Rain Showers 31% precip
Thursday 73° Low 65° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 66% precip
Friday 72° Low 63° Scattered Rain Showers 38% precip
Saturday 73° Low 62° Isolated Rain Showers 24% precip
Where to Stay

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Temperature
Hot
Warm Hot Boiling
Avg Air Temp 62°F
Access
Closed
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 119 ft
Land
Ownership DESG
Agency DESG
Designation MIL
Unit Kilauea Mil Reserve
Manager Department of Defense
Protection 4 - No known protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Steam Vents?
Steam Vents is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.
Where is Steam Vents located?
Steam Vents is located in Hawaii County, Hawaii at 4,003 feet elevation, near Volcano. Coordinates: 19.4340°N, 155.2720°W.
How do I get to Steam Vents?
Steam Vents has Roadside road access (119 ft from the road).
Is Steam Vents free to visit?
Steam Vents has Closed access. It is managed by DESG.