Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Camping

Open All Year


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Namakani Paio campground is now OPEN. However, the pavillion is still temporarily closed due to storm damage (closed as of February 28, 2004).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. Camping is FREE - NO reservations needed. Stays are limited to 7 days in a month and not to exceed 30 days per year. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables,and barbecue pits. The large pavilion has picnic tables and a fire place (no firewood is available). Weather may be cool and damp year-round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to 70 degrees F. Nightime temperature range: high 30s to low 50 degrees F. We suggest that you have a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for the cool evenings.




Open All Year


Located at 2,700" elevation and about 5 miles down the Hilina Pali Road. Camping is FREE - NO reservations needed. Stays are limited to 7 days in a month and not to exceed 30 days per year. Kulanaokuaiki is a new campground with only 3 sites available for camping. 2 of these sites are wheelchair accessible. There are barbecue grills, a vault toilet, and picnic tables. There is NO WATER at this location.

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.