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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- NPS campgrounds often open reservations 6 months in advance
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