Nāmakanipaio

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

16 campsites

Fee

From $15 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

866-536-7972

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Nāmakanipaio, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Kīpukapuaulu TrailHike · 60-90 Minutes · 1.0 mi from camp

  A loop hike through a unique area of biological diversity with rare plants, birds, and old-growth trees. National Park Service

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• Crater Rim TrailHike · 11.3 mi long · 1-6 Hours · 0.6 mi from camp

  Catch views of Kīlauea caldera, feel the breath of the volcano at Steaming Bluff (Wahinekapu), and walk through lush rainforest. National Park Service

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• Haʻakulamanu via Sulphur Banks TrailHike · 30-45 Minutes · 2.4 mi from camp

  See where volcanic gases have deposited colorful crystals. National Park Service

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• Halemaʻumaʻu TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 2.4 mi from camp

  Hike down to the floor of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera), with possible longer connections to Byron Ledge, Kīlauea Iki, and Nāhuku. National Park Service

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• Kūpinaʻi Pali (Waldron Ledge)Hike · 45-60 Minutes · 2.5 mi from camp

  Walk along an old road damaged by an earthquake in 1983 and get panoramic views of Kaluapele. National Park Service

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• KeanakākoʻiHike · 1-2 Hours · 3.1 mi from camp

  Walk along an old portion of Crater Rim Drive to Keanakāko'i Crater and views toward the massive Halemaʻumaʻu. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• UekahunaViewpoint · 0.6 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Crater Rim Trail.

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• Kilauea OverlookViewpoint · 0.8 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Crater Rim Trail.

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• Puu OhalePeak · 3,317 ft · 5.3 mi from campShow on map
• PuʻulalaʻauPeak · 5,518 ft · 6.0 mi from campShow on map
• Lava TubeCave · 16.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Kilauea Iki CraterClimbing · 3.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.