About Nāmakanipaio
Nāmakanipaio is a campground in Hawaii National Park, Hawaii. The address on file is 1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, Hawaii 96718. It has 16 campsites. It is listed as seasonal, so confirm opening dates before you go. Its listed price tier is $ on a scale of $ to $$$. We do not have current nightly rates. The phone number on file is 8665367972. The official website is nps.gov.
Nearby trails and campgrounds
The closest trails in our directory are Mauna Loa Observatory Road (easy, 20 miles), Mauna Kea Access Road (moderate, 30 miles) and Mauna Kea Summit Road (hard, 30 miles), measured in a straight line. Other campgrounds nearby: Kulanaokuaiki (5.8 miles). Straight-line distances are measured from the coordinates on file, so check a map for the drive.
- Mauna Loa Observatory Road (20 miles, straight-line)
- Mauna Kea Access Road (30 miles, straight-line)
- Mauna Kea Summit Road (30 miles, straight-line)
- Kulanaokuaiki (5.8 miles, straight-line)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nāmakanipaio?
Nāmakanipaio is a campground in Hawaii National Park, Hawaii. The address on file is 1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, Hawaii 96718.
How many campsites does Nāmakanipaio have?
Nāmakanipaio has 16 campsites in our listing.
Is Nāmakanipaio open all year?
No. Nāmakanipaio is listed as seasonal, so confirm opening dates before you go.
What is the phone number for Nāmakanipaio?
The phone number on file is 8665367972.
What off-road trails are near Nāmakanipaio?
The closest trails in our directory are Mauna Loa Observatory Road (easy, 20 miles), Mauna Kea Access Road (moderate, 30 miles) and Mauna Kea Summit Road (hard, 30 miles). Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer.
About This Campground
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. If there are more than 2 people in your party, you can expand to 4 people per site with another tent. Maximum stay is 7 days.
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1 Crater Rim Drive
Hawaii National Park, Hawaii 96718
GPS Coordinates: 19.42537, -155.29588
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Mauna Loa Observatory Road
Mauna Kea Access Road
Mauna Kea Summit Road
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- NPS campgrounds often open reservations 6 months in advance
- This campground operates seasonally, check exact dates before booking
- Book early for weekend and holiday availability
- Confirm pet policies and vehicle length limits before arriving
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