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Volcanoes to Photograph in the USA

200 volcanoes in 15 states, each with computed light, night-sky and weather data for planning. Pick a state, or start with the most documented locations below.

Top volcanoes

KīlaueaVolcano
KīlaueaHawaii County, HI
Mauna LoaVolcano
Mauna LoaHawaii County, HI
HualālaiVolcano
HualālaiHawaii County, HI
HaleakalāVolcano
HaleakalāMaui County, HI
La Garita CalderaVolcano
La Garita CalderaMineral County, CO
Yellowstone volcanoVolcano
Yellowstone volcanoTeton County, WY
Mount KatmaiVolcano
Mount KatmaiKodiak Island Borough, AK
Kama‘ehuakanaloa SeamountVolcano
Kama‘ehuakanaloa SeamountHawaii County, HI
Mount AkutanVolcano
Mount AkutanAleutians East Borough, AK
Three SistersVolcano
Three SistersDeschutes County, OR
KohalaVolcano
KohalaHawaii County, HI
Mount AniakchakVolcano
Mount AniakchakLake and Peninsula Borough, AK
Puʻu ʻŌʻōVolcano
Puʻu ʻŌʻōHawaii County, HI
Herbert IslandVolcano
Herbert IslandAleutians West Census Area, AK
Makushin VolcanoVolcano
Makushin VolcanoAleutians West Census Area, AK
Kasatochi IslandVolcano
Kasatochi IslandAleutians West Census Area, AK
Mount ChiginagakVolcano
Mount ChiginagakLake and Peninsula Borough, AK
Trident VolcanoVolcano
Trident VolcanoKodiak Island Borough, AK
Roden CraterVolcano
Roden CraterCoconino County, AZ
White Chuck Cinder ConeVolcano
White Chuck Cinder ConeSnohomish County, WA
Newberry VolcanoVolcano
Newberry VolcanoDeschutes County, OR
Uliaga IslandVolcano
Uliaga IslandAleutians West Census Area, AK
Koʻolau RangeVolcano
Koʻolau RangeHonolulu County, HI
S P CraterVolcano
S P CraterCoconino County, AZ

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How to photograph volcanoes

Volcanic cones and lava fields have strong shapes that read well in side-light; dark basalt needs careful exposure.

  • Snow-capped volcanoes reflect alpenglow at sunrise — shoot from a lake or meadow for a reflection.
  • Lava rock is sharp and unstable; stay on trails.
  • Long lenses from 20–60 miles away make large stratovolcanoes dominate the horizon.
  • Check local volcanic activity notices and area closures before visiting.

Season: Summer for high trails; winter and spring for snowy cones viewed from below.