|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
| |
 |
Namakanipaio 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, restrooms |
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, grills |
Water Available:
Yes |
| |
|
|
Nearby:
Kilauea Crater, Kau Desert 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 just a few
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.
Namakanipaio Campground, is
located 31 1/2 miles south of Hilo on
Highway-11 at 4,000' elevation. It is a
large, open grassy area with tall eucalyptus
and ohi'a trees. This campground has
restrooms, water, picnic tables, and
barbecue pits. These are shared facilities
with just a few individual sites.
Weather may be cool and damp year-round.
Daytime temperature range: 60s to 70s F.
Nighttime 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. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
