Big Island Hiking and Camping Map Book Your Big Island Activities and Hiking Tours Hiking and Camping Etiquette
 






To book all your Big Island Activities

 

 


Big Island Information
& Specials
 

Email Newsletter icon, E-mail Newsletter icon, Email List icon, E-mail List icon Sign up for our Monthly Email Newsletter
 Email:
For Email Marketing you can trust
 
 

 
 

 
 
       
  Kulanaokuaiki Campground
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
 
 
     
 
 
  PHOTOS  
     
  Click on a thumbnail to see a larger version of the photo  
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
     
 
QUICK FACTS  
   
Activities: Hiking Nearest Store, Gas, Dining: In Volcano town, a few miles away.
   
Bathrooms: Yes, vault-type toilet Parking: Yes, close by
   
Best Time To Go: All year, but it rains a bit more  in the winter. Due to higher elevation, it will get cold, especially at night. Time Allowed: Maximum of 7 days per month and no more than 30 days a year.
   
Other Facilities: Picnic tables, NO FIRES Water Available: No, bring your own in
   
Nearby: Mauna Iki Trail Type of Camping: Tent only
   
Costs/Permits: $10 per vehicle (14 max) or $5 per person (motorcycle or foot). Campsite is on a first come, first serve basis and has 8 campsites. Directions: From Hilo, take Hwy. 11 south (33 miles) to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, check in at the headquarters and they will tell you how to get to the campground.

From Kona, take Hwy. 11 south (91 miles) to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, check in at the headquarters and they will tell you how to get to the campground.
 
More Information/Obtain Permits:
Click Here
 
More information on backcountry hikes and cabins:
Click Here
 
     
 
 
     
  OVERVIEW  
     
  There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki. Camping is FREE of charge. Entrance fees to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park apply and may be paid at the entrance station.

Drive-In camping is available on a first-come basis. No reservations, No permits, and No check-in are necessary. Stays are limited to 7 days in a month and cannot exceed 30 days per year.

Kulanaokuaiki Campground
is located about 5 miles down the Hilina Pali Road at 2,700' elevation. There is NO WATER at this location. This new campground has 8 campsites. 2 of the sites are wheelchair accessible. There is a vault-type toilet (no running water), and picnic tables.

No Fires!
No Dogs in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road

Nightime temperature range: high 40s to high 60s degrees F. Daytime temperature range: high 60s to 90s degrees F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings.
 
     
     
                 
                 
                 
  Islands   Assistance   Quick Navigation   Companies  
                 
  Hawaii   Contact Us   Hilo Resorts & Hotels   Maui Wedding Planners  
  Kauai   Add to Favorites   Kona Condominiums   Maui Florists & Flowers  
  Oahu   Send to a Friend   Waikoloa Restaurant Guide   Group Cruises  
  Maui   Sitemap   Big Island Luaus      
  Big Island   Privacy Policy   Big Island Snorkel Tours      
      Advertise for Free   Big Island Sportfishing Tours      
      Partner Sites   Big Island Watersports Guide      
      Love the Music?   Big Island Museum Maps      
                 
                 
  Hawaii Info Source & Big Island Info Source ©2005-2010All Rights Reserved / Activity Desk #921 - Travel License # TAR 6778  
  "For all your Big Island Vacation, Big Island Travel, Big Island Information, Big Island Activities needs"