Overview
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. If there are more than 2 people in your party, you can expand to 4 people per site with another tent. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Location
Directions
The campground is located 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway 11.
Weather Notes
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.
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.
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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.
Mon
70°F
7 to 12 mph NE
Tue
68°F
9 mph NE
Wed
68°F
12 mph NE
Thu
69°F
13 mph NE
Fri
70°F
10 to 14 mph NE
Sat
69°F
13 mph NE
Sun
71°F
9 to 13 mph NE
