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Rig suitability
Vehicles under 25 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: pop-up campers, class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
No class A RVs, class C RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
Vehicle site
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Showers available
No potable water
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Early or late check-in may be availableCheck out: Before 11:00 AM
Late check-out may be availableOn arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Off the road car camping
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(5)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Reviews
95% Recommend56 ratings · 42 reviews
Zachary's campsite offers a peaceful retreat with the soothing sounds of nature, perfect for those who enjoy starry nights and the call of frogs and birds. The location is conveniently close to a volcano, adding a sense of adventure to your stay. Guests appreciate Zachary's warm and generous hospitality, which enhances the overall experience. The place seems to be an ideal spot for relaxation and stargazing.
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Recommends
· January 2026
Camping with ducks
16 ft car
I enjoyed Zacharys hospitality and the remote location that's only 20 minutes to the volcano hot shower and a beautiful night sky great for star viewing
Recommends
· January 2026
Peaceful Sleep
18 ft campervan
Peaceful and beautiful. The sounds of frogs and birds at night were like a Spotify nature recording. Zachary was a gracious, friendly and generous host.
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
16 ft campervan
Fine, just a parking spot. Other stuff from the photos is just garbage.
Advice: Doesn't make sense to drive all the way down as you can stay for less at the Volcano House park campsite and with facilities.
Recommends
· January 2025
16 ft car
Beautiful area surrounded by vegetables and fruit trees. Zach is very knowledgeable and shared great information about his lovely farm.
Not recommend
· August 2023
Not what I expected
Tent
We actually went out to get snacks and never went back. The platform where you’re supposed to sleep was rotten. My son put his foot through it within 5 min of our arrival. The pictures of the bathroom and shower facility aren’t accurate. The weeds were so tall around the doors, and there wasn’t even a path to them. It was nothing that 15 minutes with a weedeater couldn’t have fixed. There was trash and tools laying everywhere. There was no driveway really or any place to park except a giant mud hole that I almost didn’t get out of in a four-wheel-drive jeep. I took me two hours to find the place because the address given didn’t show up on my GPS. BUT Zachary was very friendly and helpful and responded quickly to my texts. If you’re looking for an inexpensive out-of-the-way experience where you can start a fire and hang out with your buddies, this might be perfect. But it was more than what I was expecting.
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent
Great spot. Great host. Rainproof installation. We felt great here!
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent · With kids
Bamboo-structure was helpful against the wet weather up there. Zachary was really nice and helpful. Informations were clear. Driveway was still in the making, so a little muddy, but a close spot to get to the volcanoes national park.
Recommends
· June 2023
Raised platform! Off grid! DUCKS!
Tent
I am a total sucker for raised platforms for tents. A covered raised platform??? Even better!!! Seriously though, this place has an amazing (and completely legitimate) off-grid feel with dark nights and a quiet road to get there. Zachary was an awesome host who greeted me and showed me around and even took time out of his night to introduce me to his ducks!!!! It was already perfect, but then ducks on top of that???? I would stay here again in a heartbeat
Recommends
· June 2023
Beautiful place to camp/stay :)
Tent
Really great experience!
The host Zachary made sure we felt welcomed and showed us the lay of the land.
Camp setup is on a platform off the ground and covered to keep you dry while setting up camp and cooking. It also provided shade over the tent in the morning. Table with a double burner stove provided.
Has bathroom facility and showers.
Property is gorgeous. It was wonderful falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of the fern forest.
Zachary and his wife are developing their land as a farm that blends right into the landscape and they seem to have made great progress. Their ducks are friendly and their chayote squash are tasty :)
Definitely love supporting their goals and would love to stay there again.
Recommends
· June 2023
We
Tent · Group trip
This host is the absolute BEST. He was super flexible with our arrival/departure time, very communicative, and made finding the site easy. The best part was that he had a blazing campfire ready for us upon arrival!!! A totally pleasant surprise! We had plenty of privacy with the campsite and it was perfect for a quick overnight trip to Kilauea. I highly highly recommend staying here if you get the chance!
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent
Zachary was great!! From directions, to standing at the end of the driveway with flashlights for us to see it, to making us an amazing fire. Has a very secluded off the main path area. Bathroom (indoor) and Shower(outdoor) have hot water. Tent and platform are great. Had some rain the night we stayed and we stayed completely dry! Def would stay again 😁
Recommends
· May 2023
Awesome
16 ft car
Perfect! Close to vulcano NP. Campspot itself has everything you need (flushing toilet, nice outdoor hot shower, drinkwater, and even a stove). A big bonus was the sheltered platform for the tent, so you can stay out of the mud and dry.
Spot was a bit hard to find, but Zachary put a lot of effort in to make it visible and as easy as possible :). The path to the toilet and tentsite is a bit rocky and mudy, but that's not very surprising in a rainforest :).
Definitely worth the money. Would 100% recommend.
Recommends
· April 2023
Well worth another stay
Tent
What a great camping structure! No matter the rain pattern we and our tent stayed dry. All facilities expected, bathroom, sink, hot water and shower, gas with stove and water. Zachary also has duck eggs!!! which was a part of almost every breakfast for us. If you are trying to camp in Hawaii and see all the natural wonders of the island, look no further than Zachary’s hipcamp!
Recommends
· April 2023
Camping in the fern forest 🌲
16 ft car
Beautiful rain forest camp area with a covered wooden platform to set your tent up in and propane stove and drinking water complete with real bathroom and lovely outside shower! The host Zachary is very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. 10/10 will stay again.
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent
Zach is an amazing host. He has a ton of knowledge and is very hospitable. he has done a lot with this property and built it from the ground up. Fun to see. Thank you!
Recommends
· March 2023
Tent
Zachary is a super nice host and has a lot of local flora knowledge. Had a great couple nights here and will plan to stay again.
Recommends
· March 2023
Tent · Group trip
Awesome spot! Only for true backbackpackers. If you want to experience Hawaii like the true locals, stay here. For the rest, enjoy your margaritas by the pool. Thanks again for the experience!
Recommends
· March 2023
Campervan stay
17 ft campervan
Very nice spot to camp for the night at a great price. Arrived after sundown and Zachary came out to show me where to park and the bathroom/shower situation which was actually better than expected. Spot had some good privacy and not difficult to reach
Mixed feelings
· March 2023
20 ft campervan
This camp is very rustic in the beautiful Hawaii jungle near the volcano. Good for the price & Zach is a super nice guy. The spot is just a driveway to pull into with not much flat area other than that but improvements are obviously being made. It now has a flushing toilet & outdoor shower which is nice. It was a little hard to find & spot didn’t really look like the photos. Look for a small house with a mural on the side & a sign that says tractor service in English (did not see a sign with Hawaiian words on it) as pretty much most all properties there have banana trees & passion fruit vines, that call out in the directions didn’t make it easier to find. If you’re looking for a simple place to park close to volcano then this place is perfect for you.
Recommends
· February 2023
Tent
Nice property very close to national park. Zach is a friendly host who has put a lot of work into his space, and the bamboo structure is AWESOME. camping in the rainforest in rainy season anywhere else could have been rough, but was fun and a breeze here. Would come again
Recommends
· January 2023
Good spot to set up camp!
Tent · With pets
Easy to find, peaceful, safe... I'd come back here anytime. Lots of ducks and sunflowers. Host is responsive and helpful too.
Recommends
· December 2022
Super friendly Host!
Tent
Zachary is a great host!
Super friendly and helped us set up the tent.
The location of the site is pretty good too, like 20 min drive to the national park.
I would definitely book his place if I am around the area again!
Recommends
· February 2022
Good night
good host, good place, everything is fine
Recommends
· February 2022
Tent
Zach has a great chunk of land and he’s a great dude, I hope I get a chance to come back and help him build a piece of the dream some day
Recommends
· February 2022
Platform was a lifesaver
Zachary was a great host. Providing a lifted platform for camping was so ideal to keep elevated during a rainy night of camping in a rain forest and avoid the mud trail in our tent. Would definitely recommend this spot.
Recommends
· December 2021
He was so helpful in greeting us and getting us all set up!
Mixed feelings
· December 2021
Okay to stay here for a night but would recommend coming to set up the tent early.
Recommends
· October 2021
Kind host, great location!
In spite of the rainy weather, the tent platform was large and easy to set up on, and Zachary went out of his way to make us comfortable! We stayed overnight to catch the views of Kilauea’s eruption, and it was the perfect location to get to the park easily. Thanks Zachary!
Recommends
· August 2021
Zachary was very informative with directions on how to get to the property which made finding the site with ease! Very helpful in recommending nearby locations to explore which were absolutely worth seeing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Recommends
· August 2021
Quiet platform tent spot!
Group trip
The platform was perfect for a quick overnight stay as we headed toward Volcanoes Nat’l Park which is 20 mins away. Directions on google mao led us right there, and we saw the platform from the road so no problem. If you have a car rental without 4x4 you should still be able to get in, we just didn’t go that far. Sorry to miss Zach, looks like he’s got an awesome project started, best if luck!! If you’re just looking to crash somewhere super quiet and on a budget, no frills, this is perfect! Thank you!!
Location
Fern Forest, Hawaii, Hawaii, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Zachary G.
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