Photo: NPS Photo

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Kulanaokuaiki

9 sites · $10 · First come, first served · No RVs

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First come, first served$10 / night

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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9Sites

9First come

$10Per night

NoRVs

9 tent only9 walk-in / boat-in

Reservations

No reservations are taken. First come first served. Fees may be paid at the campground's self-registration station.

Fees

Per site There is a self pay station at the campground	$10.00

Season & hours

Kulanaokuaiki is located off Hilina Pali Road at 3,200 feet (975 m), there are nine walk-in campsites with picnic tables. There is an accessible vault toilet; however, no water is available and campfires are not permitted. Use fueled camping stoves only. This campground is subject to closure when the area is dry and during times of high fire risk. No dogs or pets are allowed at this campground to protect endangered nēnē.

Amenities

Toilets · Vault Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · none
Trash / recycling · none
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · none
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · none
Cell reception · year round
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Not allowed
Trailers	Not allowed
RV notes	tent sites only
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Designated Primitive Campsites
Campfires	Fires are not allowed. Use fueled camping stoves only.
Wheelchair	Three campgrounds are wheelchair accessible
ADA	There is an accessible vault toilet

Getting there

1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718

From Kilauea Visitor Center, turn left on Crater Rim Drive for 3.3 miles (5.3km) to the intersection of Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road. Turn left on Chain of Craters Road for 2.3 miles (3.7km). Turn right on Hilina Pali Road for 4 miles (6.4km) to the campground.

Contact

(808) 985-6000 · havo_information@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

Nāmakanipaio16 sites · $15 · Reservable + first come · No RVs

About Kulanaokuaiki

Photos

Visitors looking at Mauna Loa from a campsite — Kualanaokuiki Campground on the slopes of Kīlauea · NPS Photo/J. Wei

Visitors at a campsite — Kualanaokuiki Campground · NPS Photo/J. Wei

View of campground and accessible vault toilet · NPS/Ed Shiinoki

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

59°F

Mostly Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

75°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

59°F

Mostly Clear

Fri, Nov 13

Day

74°F

Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

59°F

Mostly Clear

Sat, Nov 14

Day

74°F

Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

61°F

Partly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

74°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Nightime temperature range: high 40s to high 60s F. Daytime temperature range: high 60s to 90s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings.

Rules

Food must be stored in a vehicle or secure container. Feeding of wildlife is prohibited. Do not leave trash or food unattended. Attaching items to trees and shrubs with nails, wire, or chains are prohibited. Alterations (digging or leveling of the ground) are prohibited. Campfires, pets (except leashed service animals), driving off road, and operating Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) are prohibited. Leaving camping equipment or refuse after departing is prohibited.

Trails near camp

🥾 Ainahou Road 0.9 mi
🥾 Old Crater Rim Drive 0.9 mi

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.