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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Camping
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NPS Photo | Campers may pitch their tents in the grassy areas of Namakanipaio Campground. |
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There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki. Camping is FREE of charge. Entrance fees to Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park apply and may be paid at the entrance station.
Drive-In camping is available on a first-come basis. No reservations, No permits, and No check-in are necessary. Stays are limited to 7 days in a month and cannot exceed 30 days per year.
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![Tents in a grassy area under tall eucalyptus trees. Tents in a grassy area under tall eucalyptus trees.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081017062334im_/http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/images/camp_trees_x220.jpg) |
NPS photo | No reservations are needed. Just find a suitable spot to set up your tent. |
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Namakanipaio Campground, is located 31 1/2 miles south of Hilo on Highway-11 at 4,000' elevation. It is a large, open grassy area with tall eucalyptus and ohi'a trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables, and barbecue pits. These are shared facilities with just a few individual sites.
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.
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![Kulanaokuaiki has 8 individual campsites, each with a picnic table. Kulanaokuaiki has 8 individual campsites, each with a picnic table.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081017062334im_/http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/images/camp_kulana_x220.jpg) |
NPS photo | Kulanaokuaiki has 8 individual campsites, each with a picnic table. 2 sites are wheelchair accessible. |
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Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about 5 miles down the Hilina Pali Road at 2,700' elevation. There is NO WATER at this location. This new campground has 8 campsites. 2 of the sites are wheelchair accessible. There is a vault-type toilet (no running water), and picnic tables.
No Fires!
No Dogs in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road
Nightime temperature range: high 40s to high 60s degreees F. Daytime temperature range: high 60s to 90s degrees F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings.
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Photo by Anne Walker | Camper cabins in Namakanipaio Campground are nestled amongst tall eucalyptus trees. |
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Volcano House Hotel, operates rustic camper cabins at the Namakanipaio campground.
The cabins sleep 4 (1 double bed and 2 bunk-style twin beds). Each cabin has a picnic table and an outdoor barbecue grill. Showers are available. Reservations are required.
For information write: The Volcano House, Hawaii National Park HI 96718 or call (808) 967-7321. Email: reservations@volcanohousehotel.com
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Camping Areas Outside the Park
County and State campgrounds are located around the island.
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Services in Volcano Village, located right outside the Park:
Showers
Showers may be rented (on a space available basis) through the Volcano House hotel which operated camper cabins in the Namakanipaio Campground area. Call: (808) 967-7321 for more information.
Stores
Two small village grocery stores and a hardware store are located in Volcano Village. The nearest large shopping area is in Hilo (31 1/2 miles away, 45 minutes drive).
Laundry
A laundromat is located at the rear of the Thai Thai Restaurant/Volcano True Value Hardware store in Volcano Village.
Restaurants
There are several restaurants located in Volcano Village, at the Volcano Golf and Country Club, and within the Park.
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![Link to Volcano Update webpage. Lava slurps down a small cliff. Link to Volcano Update webpage. Lava slurps down a small cliff.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081017062334im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/HAVO_jonlava_2003_hgltx653.jpg) What's happening with the Volcano? Info on volcanic activity more... | | ![Hikers pause on their Mauna Loa hike. Link to hiking information. Hikers pause on their Mauna Loa hike. Link to hiking information.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081017062334im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/HAVO_havo_hghlt_anne_x65.jpg) Hiking Information See the Park on foot more... | | ![Hula dancers perform at the Park's annual cultural festival Hula dancers perform at the Park's annual cultural festival](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081017062334im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/HAVO_hghlt_culturalfest2002.jpg) Events Link to events at the Park more... | |
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![The Kamehameha Butterfly is orange and black, with white spots. The Kamehameha Butterfly is orange and black, with white spots.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081017062334im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/HAVO_HAVO_dyk_kambutfly_tb1.jpg) |
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Did You Know?
Only two butterflies found in Hawai`i are native. The Kamehameha Butterfly (Vanessa Tameamea) is Hawai`i's state insect, brightly colored, and larger than the Blackburn's blue (Udara blackburni).
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Last Updated: August 06, 2008 at 16:37 EST |