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Best Cabin Camping near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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On the Big Island, you can experience some of the best camping adventures near Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The park is the home of two active volcanoes, along with several lava tubes. Hikers can explore a few of them, including the Thurston Lava Tube. Take a car or your RV and drive up Crater Rim Drive to see the Jaggar Museum’s volcano exhibit. There’s also a lookout point with a stunning view of the Halaema’uma’u Crater. Some campgrounds put campers close to extinct lava fields, while other campsites offer cabins and yurts. You can also take advantage of the nearby lagoon.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (5)

    1. Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

    17 Reviews
    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (808) 967-7321

    "We stayed here Thanksgiving night prior to spending a day in Volcanoes national park. Given the holiday, everything was closed in town so make sure you bring some food and supplies."

    "It’s 10 miles inside the volcanos national park. At the end of the drive there is parking for about 4 vehicles and a very clean and nice structure housing a pit toilet with paper."

    2. Lava Rock Glamping

    1 Review
    Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
    16 miles
    +1 (808) 209-7792

    $100 / night

    "They have a history of creating memorable experiences for guests, and we can't wait to see everyone share their highlights on the Dyrt!"

    3. Arnotts Lodge and Hiking Adventures

    1 Review
    Hilo, HI
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (808) 339-0921

    $25 - $250 / night

    "Hot showers, wifi, and plenty of common areas for eating, relaxing, etc. Children under 7 not allowed. No stores or restaurants in walking distance."

    4. Hamakua Guesthouse & Camping Cabanas

    1 Review
    Hilo, HI
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (808) 339-6191

    $37 - $130 / night

    "These elevated, screened and tented porches offer one a pleasant and inexpensive (for Hawaii) night’s sleep."

    5. JoesNuts.com

    1 Review
    Kailua, HI
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (516) 524-8219

    $46 - $60 / night

    "There was a coffee farm within walk distance, the church, peace gardens and just nice little area.  Lots of pets, the cow! and baby goats. "

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21 Reviews of 5 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Campgrounds

  • Christy K.
    Jul. 25, 2015

    Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

    Nice grassy open area and very clean

    We stayed here Thanksgiving night prior to spending a day in Volcanoes national park. Given the holiday, everything was closed in town so make sure you bring some food and supplies. It was also pretty quiet and felt very safe.

    In the middle of the night we woke up to RAIN! And if anyone knows rain in Hawaii is HARD - so make sure you are prepared if you decide to camp in Hawaii.

    This is a great way to be close to the volcano park to get an early start.

    There is a paystation on site and restrooms, firepits and picnic tables.

  • Shari G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 26, 2022

    Hamakua Guesthouse & Camping Cabanas

    Hammock Cabanas, Hawaiian Style

    This guest house offers a wide array of lodging opportunities, but the most unique are their hammock cabanas. These elevated, screened and tented porches offer one a pleasant and inexpensive (for Hawaii) night’s sleep. Rather than providing a bed or cot, each tent has two sleeping hammocks, a small cooler, secure gear locker and some basic lighting and electricity.  Note, the power goes off at 10pm, as the whole compound runs on solar power and batteries. It was raining buckets the night we stayed there, but we were dry and comfortable, although torrential rain on any small structure might make sleeping a challenge. 

    The guest house at the top of the property has a great covered back porch with some great cooking, food preparation, and washing up options. Also the bathrooms and showers are lovely, especially if you’ve just come from a backcountry trip in the National Park!  

    The guest house also welcomes the small herd of local stray cats to roam around outside and get an evening meal. It’s so cool if you like cats, but could be a bit of a nightmare if you do not. These furry guests are not allowed inside so no worries there, but they will investigate your food bag and meow like crazy should you be trying to make dinner outside.

  • Aubrey G.
    Jan. 25, 2022

    Arnotts Lodge and Hiking Adventures

    Centrally located in Hilo, city camping!

    Surprisingly there are few places to camp on this side of the island. Unless you have a car it's almost impossible to get to them with your luggage. Hot showers, wifi, and plenty of common areas for eating, relaxing, etc. Children under 7 not allowed. No stores or restaurants in walking distance. So many birds and other loud creatures singing all night long. Overall a great stop but not quite what we were looking for.

  • Kristen P.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

    10 miles from anything you are used to (except a bathroom 😂)

    This camping site is great! It’s 10 miles inside the volcanos national park. At the end of the drive there is parking for about 4 vehicles and a very clean and nice structure housing a pit toilet with paper. No running water, no fires allowed. Camping stoves ok. There are I believe 10-12 sites some right off the lot some farther out ours was up over a hill so you could not see any other sites or the lot from our location. There was a picnic table in each site. You pay at the gate (we got the year pass) and then $10 a night you put it in the bash box on site and put the receipt at your site if you happen to love for the day. We both tent camped and put up hammocks. You are in the shadow of Laura loa volcano and when we went you could see the glow of the main crater from our site however with the recent activity I am pretty sure the level may be too low now.

    We hikes for a half hour towards the crater glow in the night to get to a ridge to look out over the valley. The moon was bright enough you didn’t need flashlights. It’s very windy at night and the temp drops. I had a sleep mat in my hammock and slept in sweats with a blanket and Summer sleeping bag. Our hammocks were swaying in the wind all night.

    One of the best sites was the moon setting behind Mauna Loa just before sunrise and then watchingbehr sure from purple to pink to red as the sun came up from behind us and cast colors on her. A few miles farther on the drive you will reach a dead end with a pavilion and an incredible view of the Pacific.

    Its close enough to hilo we left our site for the day and went to the hilo parks to swim than did all of the volcano park activities in the early evening.

  • Alejandro G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2021

    Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

    Amazing Travel

    The campground was lovely. Great location, just down the road from Volcano House (where you go to check in). We stayed in a cabin and it was excellent. The doors have key cars swipe (don't forget your key, the doors lock automatically behind you!) The shower was good and even the complimentary shower gel in the women's shower was nice! Dinner at Volcano House was good. I only wish we had stayed more than one night to be able to explore the area more.

  • Jessica F.
    Sep. 25, 2016

    Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

    No showers, unless you make friends with someone in a cabin

    I stayed here in spring of 2007, and was struck by how similar it was to Northern California, with the tall eucalyptus trees, and cute little cabins.

    The camping bathroom didn't have showers, but the communal bathroom for the cabins did, and a sympathetic cabin renter let me into that bathroom. (I'm a bike tourist, so I really need the shower.)

    I spent two nights here, because the second day I went for the dusk hike among the lava fields. Note to bikers, make friends with someone at the bottom who can drive you up, because it is a big climb not to be biked up in the dark.

    There was a pavilion with a stone fireplace that was very attractive for groups.

  • t
    May. 28, 2024

    JoesNuts.com

    Nice and easy driveway, walk to painted church and a few cool things

    There was a coffee farm within walk distance, the church, peace gardens and just nice little area.  Lots of pets, the cow! and baby goats.  City of refuge and Captain Cook Monument are amazing to  hang, and a few private beaches only for people who stay here

  • Brittany R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 19, 2025

    Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

    Great spot if you can get one!

    This was a great little campground! We showed up in the early afternoon and got the last spot available but only because the original person who got it had upgraded to a cabin. If you’re planning on staying here I’d definitely recommend getting here early! Once there though it was a great site. Super friendly people and beautiful area!

Guide to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Cabin camping near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the comforts of home. With stunning landscapes and a variety of amenities, these spots are perfect for your next adventure.

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Cabin Camping Prices

  • Prices for cabin camping at Lava Rock Glamping typically range from $150 to $200 per night, offering a luxurious experience in the heart of nature.
  • At Hamakua Guesthouse & Camping Cabanas, you can find unique hammock cabanas starting around $100, providing an affordable yet comfortable stay.
  • The Farm to Table Hawaii offers cabin options that can be reserved for approximately $120 per night, perfect for those looking to enjoy local produce and a rustic experience.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 17 reviews.

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