Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Camping

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by National Parks Service

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.

Namakani Paio

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.

Kulanaokuaiki

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.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"