Big Island Camping - Hawaii Big Island Campgrounds Campsites

It has black and white sandy beaches, rain forests, and snow-capped volcanoes. This Island offers you plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy. Water sports include sailing, diving, surfing, snorkeling and deep-sea fishing. Other activities include hiking, camping, horseback riding, skiing, golfing, tennis and cycling.

The Big Island has many campgrounds which are managed and operated by Hawaii State, Hawaii Big Island County or National Park Service.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's Campgrounds

  For Hawaii Volcanoes National Park hiking and camping detailed information and
  permit requirements for camp sites, contact its office as follows. If necessary, you
  can contact the privately operated Volcano House Hotel regarding camping facilities:

    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
      Big Island, Hawaii 96718
      Phone: (808) 985-6000

Volcano House
(808) 967-7321

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Campgrounds - Big Island Island
Campground /Location	Phone /Service Info
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at Pu'u Ula'ula Visitor Center Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hawaii 96718	Red Hill Cabin (8 bunks) 10,035 feet Drinking water, toilets
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at Moku'aweoweo Caldera Rim Visitor Center Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hawaii 96718	Mauna Loa Cabin (12 bunks) 13,250 feet Drinking water, toilets
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at Namakani Paio Visitor Center Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hawaii 96718	10 housekeeping cabins (sleeping 4 persons each) Reservation at least a month in advance

Hawaii State's Campgrounds

  Camping permits are required to camp at Hawaii State's campgrounds.
  For camping and campsites detailed information and reservations, please contact:

    Division of State Parks
      75 Aupuni Street
      Hilo, Hawaii 96720
      Phone: (808) 974-6200

Camping & Hiking Locations
Camping & Hiking/Location	Phone /Service Info
Hapuna Beach Park Puako Rd off Hwy 19 Kohala, HI	A-frame shelters, rental camping facilities It has showers, restrooms and drinking water Reservations needed
Kalopa State Park South off Hwy 19 Honokaa, HI	.75 miles nature trial Ancient forest, native bird Campgrounds, cabins, picnic tables and restrooms
Mauana Kea Mauna Kea State Park Hwy 200 Hilo, HI	Summit 13,796-food elevation Highest peak of the island Stunning scenery Cabins

Hawaii County's Campgrounds

  Camping permits are required to camp at Big Island Hawaii County's campgrounds.
  Fee: US1/day/adult; US$0.50/day/child (age 13-17, under 13 are free)
  Maximum 1 week in summer months; 2 weeks during the rest of the year.
  For camping and camp sites detailed information and permit application, please contact:

    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Permits Office
      25 Aupuni Street
      Hilo, Hawaii 96720
      Phone: (808) 961-8311

Big Island Hawaii County Campgrounds - Big Island
Campground /Location	Phone /Service Info
Puna Area Isaac Hale Campground Pohoiki, Puna	Facilities: Toilet Activities: fishing
North Hilo Area Laupahoehoe Campground Laupahoehoe, North Hilo	Facilities: Toilet, showers, drinking water, electricity Activities: fishing
South Hilo Area Kolekole Campground Wailea, South Hilo	Facilities: Toilet, Electricity Activities: fishing
North Kohala Area Kapaa Campground Kapaa, North Kohala	Facilities: Toilet Activities: fishing
North Kohala Area Keokea Campground Niulii, North Kohala	Facilities: Toilet, showers, drinking water, electricity Activities: fishing
North Kohala Area Mahukona Campground Mahukona, North Kohala	Facilities: Toilet, showers, electricity Activities: swimming, fishing
North Kohala Area Samuel M. Spencer Campground Kawaihae, North Kohala	Facilities: Toilet, showers, drinking water, electricity Activities: swimming, fishing
South Kona Area Hookena Campground Hookena, South Kona	Facilities: Toilet Activities: swimming, fishing
South Kona Area Milolii Campground Milolii, South Kona	Facilities: Toilet Activities: swimming, fishing
Kau Area Punaluu Campground Punaluu, Kau	Facilities: Toilet, showers, drinking water, electricity Activities: fishing
Kau Area Whittington Campground Honuapo, Kau	Facilities: Toilet, electricity Activities: fishing