Campgrounds

Nāmakanipaio Campground (NPS Photo)

 

There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Nāmakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki. For information on camping in the backcountry, visit the Backcountry Hiking page.

 

Nāmakanipaio Campground

NPS photo

Nāmakanipaio

Nāmakanipaio Campground is operated by Hawai'i Volcanoes Lodge Company. Please visit http://www.hawaiivolcanohouse.com or call [phone] for more information. The campground is located 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway-11 at 4,000' elevation. It is a large, open grassy area with tall eucalyptus and 'ōhi'a trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbecue pits. Campfires are permitted in the barbeque pits only. Maximum stay is 7 days.

Fees:

• There is a pay station on site. Cash or checks are accepted
• Credit card payment may be made at the Volcano House
• Drive in sites - $15.00 per night
• Overflow camping - Please check with the Volcano House for current rates
• If there are more than 2 people in your party, you can expand to 4 people per site with another tent.
• Park entrance fees also apply in addition to the camp site fee more info >>

Weather may be cool and damp year-round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to 70s F. Nightime temperature range: 30s to low 50s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. GPS coordinates for Nāmakanipaio: 19.42529, -155.29527

 

One of the cabins in Nāmakanipaio Campground

NPS Photo

Hawai'i Volcanoes Lodge Company also operates rustic camper cabins and the campsites at the Nāmakanipaio Campground.

The cabins sleep 4 (1 double bed and 2 bunk-style twin beds). Each cabin has a picnic table, an outdoor barbecue grill and an outdoor firepit. Reservations are required.

For more information please visit: http://www.hawaiivolcanohouse.com.

 

Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about 5 miles down Hilina pali Road at 2700' elevation

NPS photo/J. Robinson

Kulanaokuaiki

Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about 5 miles down the Hilina Pali Road at 2,700' elevation. The nine designated campsites at Kulanaokuaiki have picnic tables and tent pads, and are available on a first-come basis. There is NO WATER at this location. There is a vault-type toilet (no running water). Checkout time is 11:00 a.m. Fires are NOT permitted.

Fees:

• $10.00 a night per site - stay limit of seven consecutive days
• $5.00 a night per site for campers who hold the Interagency Senior (Golden Age) and Golden Access passes
• Fees may be paid at the campground's self-registration station
• Park entrance fees also apply in addition to the camp site fee more info >>

Pets are not allowed in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road

Nightime temperature range: high 40s to high 60s F. Daytime temperature range: high 60s to 90s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. GPS coordinates of Kulanaokuaiki: 19.34315, -155.27361

 

Camping Areas Outside the Park

County and State campgrounds are located around the island.

County of Hawai`i, Department of Parks and Recreation [phone]

Hawai`i State Parks, [phone]

 

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