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Camping, RVs and lodging in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

Where to stay in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs.

The park service lists 2 campgrounds with 25 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Nāmakanipaio 16 Both $15 No water, cell signal
Kulanaokuaiki 9 First come $10 No cell signal

RVs and trailers

No campground here lists RV access. 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. None lists a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

1 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 2 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.

What the park says about reservations at Nāmakanipaio: “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.”

Campfires

  • Nāmakanipaio: Fires allowed in fire pits only. Camp stoves allowed. Collecting fallen or dead wood is permitted within 100 yards (91 meters) of campground. Please note there are occasional fire bans.
  • Kulanaokuaiki: Fires are not allowed. Use fueled camping stoves only.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins

The park service lists no lodges inside this park. Most visitors stay in nearby towns.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes?
2, with 25 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes?
No campground lists RV sites.
Are there hotels or lodges in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes?
The park service lists none inside the park.