Kulanaokuaiki Campground - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

If you are looking for a primitive stay in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park than Kulanaokuaiki Campground is the perfect place to camp. This campground is located down a 5-mile road that barely fits two cars passing each other. 

The campground is primitive and does not have running water or electricity. You will need to bring water with you and plan for constantly changing weather.

When we visited the campground it was dreary and cold. This is hard to believe for Hawaii but it was just grey and ugly. 

The next day in the park it was bright and sunny with barely a cloud in the sky and then two hours later it was pouring rain. 

Kulanaokuaiki Campground -  Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

This is a tent only campground. RV's are not allowed in the campground 

There is a vault type toilet near the parking area. There is no water at this location. 

Wood, charcoal and all fires are not permitted with the exception of fueled cooking stoves.  

Plan for cool days even though some days the highs 60s to 90s the weather can change quickly. I would plan on highs 40s to high 60s but be prepared that it can get a lot hotter than this. 

Make sure you have a rain cover for your tent and are prepared for moist weather. 

Season: Year Round 

This campground is subject to closure when the area is dry and during times of high fire risk.

Number of Sites: 9

Location in the park: Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about 5 miles down the Hilina Pali Road

Campsite Cost: $10.00 a night per site

$5.00 a night per site for campers who hold the Interagency Senior (Golden Age) and Golden Access passes

All guests must pay the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park entrance fee

Reservations: No, first come first serve

Campground Address: 

Longitude/latitude: 19.34315, -155.27361

Elevation: 2,700 elevation

Accessible Sites: Three campgrounds are wheelchair accessible

Pets Allowed:  Pets are not allowed in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road

Maximum Stay Limits: 7 days 

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: No, accessible vault toilet

Payphone: No

Is wifi Available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is firewood available for purchase? No fires are allowed in the campground

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire pit in the site? No fires are allowed in the campground. 

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? No

Potable Water? No

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 6 people per site

The number of cars per campsite: parking is in one parking lot 

Check in Time: 3 pm

Checkout time: 12 pm

Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am

Maximum Stay: 7-day maximum stay limit.

Kulanaokuaiki Campground  Map

Photos of Kulanaokuaiki Campground

 

 

If you are looking for a traditional campground check out Nāmakanipaio Campground. 

There is one lodge in the park, Volcano House, that is located on the rim of the crater and well worth visiting.

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