Kulanaokuaiki

Facility · Hawaii ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (National Park) · Open Access

3,178 ft
Elevation
Kulanaokuaiki Campground
Photo: NPS/Ed Shiinoki · Recreation.gov
Kulanaokuaiki is located off Hilina Pali Road at 3,200 feet (975 m), there are nine walk-in campsites with picnic tables. There is an accessible vault toilet; however, no water is available and campfires are not permitted. Use fueled camping stoves only. This campground is subject to closure when the area is dry and during times of high fire risk. No dogs or pets are allowed at this campground to protect endangered nene.

Getting there

From Kilauea Visitor Center, turn left on Crater Rim Drive for 3.3 miles (5.3km) to the intersection of Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road. Turn left on Chain of Craters Road for 2.3 miles (3.7km). Turn right on Hilina Pali Road for 4 miles (6.4km) to the campground.

19.34367, -155.27408 · 19°20'37.2"N 155°16'26.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Aug, down to 68°F in Mar.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F686868687171737473727068
Low °F494951525354565655555452
Precip in8.88.210.39.26.55.16.35.96.08.210.611.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Kulanaokuiki Campground
Photo: NPS Photo/J. Wei · Recreation.gov
Kulanaokuiki Campground
Photo: NPS Photo/J. Wei · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Kulanaokuaiki

Can you reserve a site at Kulanaokuaiki?
No. Kulanaokuaiki is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Kulanaokuaiki

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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