Kulanaokuaiki
19.3437, -155.2741 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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.
- Every day
- All Day
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 nēnē.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
There is a self pay station at the campground
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
No reservations are taken. First come first served. Fees may be paid at the campground's self-registration station.
- Cell reception
- Yes - year round
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets - year round
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Drinking water
- No water
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Host on site
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
- Trash & recycling
- No
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Not allowed
- Trailers
- Not allowed
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Designated Primitive Campsites
Three campgrounds are wheelchair accessible
There is an accessible vault toilet
Fires are not allowed. Use fueled camping stoves only.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
Nightime temperature range: high 40s to high 60s F. Daytime temperature range: high 60s to 90s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings.
Food must be stored in a vehicle or secure container. Feeding of wildlife is prohibited. Do not leave trash or food unattended. Attaching items to trees and shrubs with nails, wire, or chains are prohibited. Alterations (digging or leveling of the ground) are prohibited. Campfires, pets (except leashed service animals), driving off road, and operating Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) are prohibited. Leaving camping equipment or refuse after departing is prohibited.
An open, sprawling primitive campground on a lava field with sparse vegetation and small trees.
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