About this campground
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.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- NāmakanipaioHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park6 mi
- Welcome CenterHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park6 mi
- Mokupāpapa Discovery CenterPapahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument29 mi
- Kahuku Visitor Contact StationHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park33 mi
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Visitor CenterPuʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park42 mi
- Hale Ho'okipa Visitor CenterKaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park54 mi
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