Best Glamping near Hilo, HI
Nāmakanipaio Campground at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park houses elevated glamping cabins with electricity, running water, and comfortable beds, while Hamakua Guesthouse & Camping Cabanas features distinctive hammock cabanas for a unique overnight experience. These accommodations provide access to clean bathrooms and trash facilities, with Nāmakanipaio offering picnic tables and Hamakua providing secure gear lockers and basic lighting powered by solar energy. Kalopa State Recreation Area includes additional glamping options within a native upland forest setting. Each location provides drinking water and toilets, with select sites featuring showers and electric hookups. One guest shared, "The campground was lovely. Great location, just down the road from Volcano House. We stayed in a cabin and it was excellent with key card door swipes and good showers."
Volcanic exploration defines the glamping experience at Nāmakanipaio with its proximity to active volcanic sites. Visitors staying at these canvas accommodations can witness the crater glow illuminating night skies during optimal volcanic activity periods. Hiking trails throughout Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park connect directly to Nāmakanipaio Campground, allowing for moonlit walks toward viewing areas. Hamakua Guesthouse offers a communal atmosphere with a covered back porch featuring cooking and food preparation areas. Kalopa State Recreation Area provides running and hiking trails through native plant species difficult to find elsewhere. According to a camper, "These elevated, screened and tented porches offer one a pleasant and inexpensive night's sleep. The guest house has a great covered back porch with cooking options, and the bathrooms and showers are lovely, especially if you've just come from a backcountry trip."
