Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Campgrounds of Hawaii Volcanoes

Camping is not a particularly common way of visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, probably due to the vast majority of visitors arriving by air. However, there are two small camping areas in the park for those who have the equipment.

Kulanaokuaiki Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 9 sites, $10 per site

calendar Open: All Year

click Reservations: No, first come, first served

marker Location: 5 miles down Hilina Pali Road off Chain of Craters Road

drink Amenities: Vault toilets, grills and picnic tables – there is no fresh water

chart Demand: Medium. As stated above, camping is not especially popular here, but the area is quite small.

Namakanipaio Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 16 sites, $15 per site

calendar Open: All Year

click Reservations: Privately managed, Reserve Online

marker Location: Along HI-11 outside the main entrance

drink Amenities: Running water, flush toilets, grills and picnic tables

chart Demand: Medium. As stated above, camping is not especially popular here, but the area is quite small.