Steam Vents

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Near Volcano
19.3730°N, 155.1880°W
Hot 75°F air · Good soaking weather Open Hike National Park Service
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.

Steam vents inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, on National Park Service land about ten miles from Volcano in Hawaii County. Access is recorded as open. The record calls them hot without a figure. This is a hike, nearly two miles from the nearest road.

The approach is a hike of about 1.9 miles; the road is not named on file. National park land with access open. Rainfall is heavy, around seven feet a year, and there is no snow. Elevation is not recorded.

No months are singled out as best. Expect a walk of close to two miles each way. National park rules apply. No temperature is on file, so the vents are a sight, with no soak implied by the record. No fee is recorded here.

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
Gentle slope
The ground tilts gently up to the southwest.
Highest ground nearby
95 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the southwest
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from southwest to northeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Monthly Climate
61°
Jan
61°
Feb
61°
Mar
62°
Apr
63°
May
65°
Jun
66°
Jul
67°
Aug
67°
Sep
66°
Oct
64°
Nov
62°
Dec
Annual Precip: 81.4 in Annual Snow: 0.0 in
Current Conditions
75°F
Mostly Cloudy SSW 12.1 mph 94% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 79° Low 66° Isolated Rain Showers 20% precip
Wednesday 80° Low 68° Scattered Rain Showers 35% precip
Thursday 76° Low 69° Rain Showers Likely 73% precip
Friday 75° Low 67° Scattered Rain Showers 42% precip
Saturday 75° Low 67° Scattered Rain Showers 35% precip
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Temperature
Hot
Warm Hot Boiling
Avg Air Temp 64°F
Access
Open
Road Access Hike
Distance to Road 1.9 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency National Park Service
Designation National Park
Unit Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Manager National Park Service
Protection 2 - Permanent protection, some use allowed
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, near Volcano. Coordinates: 19.3730°N, 155.1880°W.
How do I get to Steam Vents?
Steam Vents has Hike road access (1.9 mi from the road).
Is Steam Vents free to visit?
Steam Vents has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.