Photo: NPS Photo

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Nāmakanipaio

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

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Reservable + first come$15 / night

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

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16Sites

16Reservable

16First come

$15Per night

NoRVs

16 tent only

Reservations

Campgrounds are first come, first served. No reservations. Nāmakanipaio Campground is operated by Hawai'i Volcanoes Lodge Company. Please visit http://www.hawaiivolcanohouse.com or call (844)-569-8849 for more information.

Fees

Per tent site There is a self pay station at the campground. Park entrance fees also apply which are paid at the park entrance station or the after hours self pay station on the Kīlauea Visitor Center lanai.	$15.00

Season & hours

Nāmakanipaio Campground is located 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway-11 at 4,000' elevation. It is a large, open grassy area with tall eucalyptus and 'ōhi'a trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbecue pits. Campfires are permitted in the barbeque pits only. Maximum stay is 7 days.

⛔ Temporary Closure: Jun 9, 2027 – Jun 9, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · year round
Trash / recycling · year round
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · year round
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	no rv support
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Fires allowed in fire pits only. Camp stoves allowed. Collecting fallen or dead wood is permitted within 100 yards (91 meters) of campground. Please note there are occasional fire bans.
Wheelchair	The park circle drive is asphalt and accessible
ADA	Campsites are moderately accessible.
Also	Firewood may be purchased at Volcano House.

Getting there

1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718

The campground is located 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway 11.

Contact

(866) 536-7972 · reservations@hawaiivolcanohouse.com

Other campgrounds in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

Kulanaokuaiki9 sites · $10 · First come, first served · No RVs

About Nāmakanipaio

Photos

Campsite with picnic table and firepit · NPS/S. Geiger

View of Nāmakanipaio Campground · NPS/S. Geiger

Nāmakanipaio Campground Pavilion · NPS/S. Geiger

Restrooms at Nāmakanipaio Campground — Nāmakanipaio Campground Pavilion · NPS/S. Geiger

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

57°F

Partly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

72°F

Mostly Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

57°F

Mostly Clear

Fri, Nov 13

Day

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

57°F

Partly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

58°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Weather may be cool and damp year-round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to 70s F. Nightime temperature range: 30s to low 50s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings.

Rules

Fires allowed in fire pits only.

Trails near camp

🥾 Old Crater Rim Drive 0.9 mi

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