Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park - Campgrounds (U.S. National Park Service)

Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki are two drive-in campgrounds located within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. These campgrounds are FREE - the only fee that applies is your entrance fee to the park. 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.

Namakanipaio Campground, is located off Highway 11, 31 1/2 miles out of Hilo 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. There is a large pavillion at Namakanipaio with picnic tables and 2 fireplaces. You must purchase your own firewood.

Weather may be cool and damp year-round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to 80s F. Nightime temperature range: high 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.

Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about 5 miles down the Hilina Pali Road at 2,700' elevation. There is NO WATER at this location. This 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!

Located at a lower elevation than Namakanipaio, this campground may have drier and somewhat warmer weather. 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.

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. Reservations are required.

For information write: The Volcano House, Hawaii National Park HI 96718 or
Call: (808) 967-7321.
Email: reservations@volcanohousehotel.com

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 operates 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).

Laundry
A laundromat is located behind the Thai Thai Restaurant in Volcano Village.

Restaurants
There are several restaurants located in Volcano Village, at the Volcano Golf and Country Club, and within the park.

Camping Areas Outside The Park
County and State campgrounds are located around the island.

County of Hawaii, Department of Parks and Recreation (808) 961-8311

Hawaii State, Department of Land and Natural Resources (808) 974-6200