Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Here, all of the campgrounds take walk-ups.

2Campgrounds

2Take walk-ups

$10–$15A night, across 2

25Sites

3,180–3,920 ftElevation

Elevation: USGS 3DEP elevation point queries at 2 of these 2 campgrounds

Where they are

2 of 2 mapped

Drawing the map

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 8, 2026

The campgrounds

2 campgrounds

NāmakanipaioMixedHawai'i Volcanoes National Park · HIfrom $1516 sites3,920 ftdrinking watertoilets

KulanaokuaikiFirst-comeHawai'i Volcanoes National Park · HIfrom $109 sites3,180 fttoilets

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 8, 2026

Heads up

Information

Kīlauea eruption Volcanic eruptions can be hazardous. Stay out of closed areas and monitor air quality. Eruptions can last a few hours and are often separated by pauses lasting several weeks.

Information

Sulphur Banks Bridge Closed; Boardwalk is Open The Sulphur Banks Bridge is damaged and closed until further notice. The Haʻakulamanu area, boardwalk and Sulphur Banks Trail are open and accessible from the west side near Steam Vents.

Caution

Protect Yourself from Volcanic Tephra Volcanic ash, rock and glassy strands (tephra) is present at Kīlauea summit and can irritate your skin, eyes and respiratory system. For your safety, do not handle it. Eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, a hat, closed-toe shoes and a…

Park Closure

Mauna Loa Road Closed Past Kīpukapuaulu for Tree Removal Mauna Loa Road will be closed to the public from the gate past Kīpukapuaulu to Mauna Loa Lookout for tree removal through October 28, 2026. The tree work will prepare the area for the Mauna Loa Road Rehabilitation Project. Vehicles…

Caution

Kīpukapuaulu Trail Closed Due to Hazardous Trees and Hanging Limbs Kīpukapuaulu Trail remains closed due to numerous hazardous trees and hanging limbs resulting from several recent storms. Managers are developing a plan and will reopen the trail when it is safe.

Source: National Park Service alerts API · Oct 23, 2026

Who answers for this land

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.

Jill Tokuda (D)HI 2nd · 2 campgrounds · grade A+

Source: U.S. Census district boundaries and the MTJP Congressional Public Lands Score

Unit: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) land units

Source: campground records from RIDB, NPS, USFS EDW and BLM, unified by CAMPANAC, refreshed nightly