Hawaii / Hawaiʻi County / Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Nāmakanipaio

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive days. Campfires permitted in fire pits only.

About

Nāmakanipaio Campground offers a rustic camping experience within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park at 4,000 feet elevation. Located 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway 11, the campground features 16 tent sites spread across a large grassy area shaded by fragrant eucalyptus and native ʻōhiʻa trees. The elevation provides cooler temperatures year-round, with daytime temperatures typically in the 60s to 70s°F and nighttime temperatures ranging from the 30s to low 50s°F. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations accepted. Each site includes a picnic table and barbecue pit where campfires are permitted. The campground provides flush toilets, potable water, and trash collection, though no showers are available. Sites can accommodate up to 4 people with multiple tents, and the maximum stay is 7 consecutive days. Campers may collect fallen or dead wood within 100 yards of the campground for fires. Weather can be cool and damp year-round, so tents with good rainflies and warm clothing are recommended. The campground is operated by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Lodge Company. Camping fees of $15 per tent site are paid at the self-pay station on-site, in addition to park entrance fees paid at the park entrance station. The campground provides moderate accessibility and is located just three miles from Volcano House, offering convenient access to the park's volcanic landscapes and trails.

Directions

Located 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway 11 at 4,000 feet elevation, three miles beyond Volcano House within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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