Namakanipaio Campground in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has reopened and Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Co., which manages the campground under a concession contract for the park, resumed taking reservations. ADVERTISING Namakanipaio Campground in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has reopened and Hawaii
Namakanipaio Campground in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has reopened and Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Co., which manages the campground under a concession contract for the park, resumed taking reservations.
The popular campground was closed last September for the removal of large, falling and hazardous non-native eucalyptus trees in the area.
“We mahalo the public for their patience while we ensure the campground is safe again,” said Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando. “We are delighted to reopen ahead of summer.”
Nestled near the summit of Kilauea volcano at 4,000 feet off Highway 11, Namakanipaio is popular with local residents and visitors. The campground features drive-in campsites for tent camping, restrooms, showers, barbecues and 10 rustic one-room A-frame cabins. The cabins feature bunk beds and can sleep four.
Campsite rates for tent camping are $15 a night and the A-frame cabins start at $80 a night ($50 a night for Hawaii residents). To make reservations, contact Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Co. at 756-9625 or visit http://www.hawaiivolcanohouse.com/cabins-campsites/. Park entrance fees apply (good for seven days).
