Nāmakanipaio Campground

Nāmakanipaio Campground is a camping facility in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at 4,000 feet elevation, with open grassy areas surrounded by tall eucalyptus and ōhiʻa trees. It provides ten rental cabins with beds and linens, twelve individual tent sites with parking access, and five walk-in spots with shared restrooms.

The campground was established as part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's infrastructure to provide overnight stays for visitors exploring the volcanic landscape. Since its creation, it has supported access to the park's key features for those spending the night.

The grounds feature native ōhiʻa trees that hold deep meaning in Hawaiian culture and show the traditional connection between the land and its people. These trees shape the everyday look of the place and represent an ongoing bond with the natural environment.

The site sits about one mile from the crater rim, offering convenient access to the park while remaining in the quiet forested setting. Visitors should bring warm clothing since nights are cool at this elevation, especially when wind moves through the trees.

Campers can observe the red glow from Kīlauea volcano reflected on clouds at night, visible from the campground's proximity to the crater. This atmospheric natural display appears most clearly on clear nights when volcanic activity colors the sky.

Location: Hawaii County

GPS coordinates: 19.42550,-155.29600

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:23