Nāmakanipaio
Tent camping is currently closed due to storm and volcanic activity damage from March 2026. A-frame cabin accommodations remain open. Check park alerts for reopening updates.
Coastal Flood Statement issued May 16 at 3:34PM HST until May 18 at 2:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ON ALL ISLANDS DURING HIGH TIDES THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK... .Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels that will be running higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along the shoreline and in low-lying coastal areas. Coastal flooding is possible around the daily peak tides, which will occur during the late afternoon hours. * WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...During the afternoon hours this weekend into early next week. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.
About
Nāmakanipaio Campground is located at 4,000 feet elevation in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, approximately 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway 11. The campground features a large, open grassy area shaded by tall eucalyptus and native ʻōhiʻa trees. Weather is cool and damp year-round, with daytime temperatures in the 60s to 70s°F and nighttime temperatures dropping to the 30s to low 50s°F. A tent with a quality rainfly and warm clothing are recommended. Amenities include a community restroom building with flush toilets and hot showers (soap and toilet paper provided), potable water, picnic tables, and barbecue pits. Campfires are permitted in the barbecue pits only, and firewood is available for purchase. Cell phone reception is available and trash/recycling collection is provided. The campground offers 16 tent sites that are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Tent sites cost $15 per night (plus park entrance fees). Ten rustic one-room wooden cabins are also available by phone reservation through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Lodge Company. Maximum stay is 7 days. Pets and smoking are not permitted.
Directions
The campground is located 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway 11, three miles beyond the Volcano House within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| reservations@hawaiivolcanohouse.com | |
| Phone | +1 (808) 756-9625 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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