Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Hawai'i Volcanoes adventure.
Flowing lava, crater hikes, and rainforests await campers at Hawaiâi Volcanoes National Park. Â
The volcanic hotspot that has been steadily constructing the Hawaiian Island chain for the past 85 million years is still busy under the Big Island. Here, at Hawaiâi Volcanoes National Park, you can get up close and personal with two active volcanoes: KÄŤlauea, where glowing orange lava is frequently visible, and Mauna Loa, the worldâs largest subaerial volcano. Aside from those two standout spots, Hawaiâi Volcanoes is known for hiking and camping, both of which give visitors adventure access to crater rims, alpine deserts, lava tubes, oceanside lava flows, rainforests, and beaches. In addition to preserving the natural settings of KÄŤlauea and Mauna Loa, the park serves as a refuge for endemic Hawaiian animal and plant species like the NÄnÄ goose, the âIâiwi honeycreeper, the Hawaiian monk seal, and the iconic ĘťĹhiĘťa tree.
Hawaiâi Volcanoes National Park is open year-round. Summers run slightly hotter and drier than winters , but the Big Islandâs tropical temperatures and trade winds make for comfortable camping in all seasons. In general, itâs smart to prepare for hot days, cold nights, and rain no matter when you visit. Snow is common on Mauna Loa in winter.