Best Glamping near Kailua, HI

Nāmakanipaio Campground in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park offers glamping accommodations alongside traditional camping, with cabins featuring comfortable amenities for visitors seeking a more luxurious outdoor experience. Located at 4,000 feet elevation, these boutique camping options provide a unique base for exploring the volcanic landscapes while enjoying modern comforts. The cabins include beds with linens, electricity, and access to shower facilities not available to tent campers. "The campground was lovely. Great location, just down the road from Volcano House. We stayed in a cabin and it was excellent. The doors have key card swipe and the shower was good," noted one satisfied guest.

Kalopa State Recreation Area presents another luxury camping destination with cabin accommodations set within an upland native forest. Visitors can explore numerous hiking and running trails showcasing rare native plant species while returning to comfortable glamping accommodations at day's end. The recreation area features pavilions alongside the cabins and requires reservations for overnight stays. The proximity to Volcanoes National Park makes these glamping options particularly attractive for visitors wanting to witness the dramatic volcanic landscapes. According to a camper, "Awesome hiking/running trails, many native plant species difficult to find elsewhere. Pavilions and cabins for rent." Guests should note that temperatures can vary significantly between day and night, with some reviewers mentioning the need for warm clothing despite the tropical location.

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1. JoesNuts.com
1 Review
Kailua, HI
13 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. "
2. Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
17 Reviews
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI
46 miles
Website
+1 (808) 967-7321
"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."

"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."

3. Kalopa State Recreation Area
1 Review
Pu'u O Umi Natural Area Reserve, HI
43 miles
Website
+1 (808) 775-8852
"Awesome hiking/running trails, many native plant species difficult to find elsewhere. Pavilions and cabins for rent. check the county website for availability."

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Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Glamping Reviews near Kailua, HI

19 Reviews of 3 Kailua Campgrounds

Christy K.
Ranger
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.
Kristen P.
Scout
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.
Jessica F.
Guide
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.
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t T.
Scout
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
taylor C.
Scout
Jan. 5, 2021
Kalopa State Recreation Area
Upland forest beauty
Awesome hiking/running trails, many native plant species difficult to find elsewhere. Pavilions and cabins for rent. check the county website for availability.
Sharon N.
Traveler
Sep. 8, 2017
Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Walking distance to Volcano crater!
A friend came to visit from off island and I had to take her to see Volcano National Park. We tent camped one night at this campground. It has toilets and a large pavilion, that we utilized to cook and eat under due to early morning rain. The night we stayed was verily quiet with not many other campers. I paid in the onsite dropbox with a check, but I am sure there is a way to probably pay online. Unfortunately there are no shower facilities.

The all time highlight is that when it got dark we made the 15-20 minute hike up to the Jagger Museum overlook/observatory to see the glowing lava in the crater.

The campground is technically outside of the national park and if you hike in there is no park fee.
Dave G.
Guide
Jun. 5, 2017
Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Arrived and Left in Awe
We were able to snag a walk up site right at check out time, which is when you should arrive if you want to camp here. The campground was full by dinner time. The huge upside of this campground is the proximity to the Jagger Museum and the inner caldera of the volcano. You can hike from the campground to the caldera overlook and if you get lucky with a cloudy night sky, you'll be treated to a fiery display with the volcano glow lighting up the sky. The only downside of this campground is that there are no showers for tent campers. Definitely not something that would prevent us from returning.
Eric N.
Guide
Aug. 23, 2016
Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes NP
Very quiet location with nearby access to incredible hiking. The higher altitude kept the temperatures in the low 60's and perfect for sleeping. Not very many campers so it was a peaceful evening.
Tarah W.
Ranger
Oct. 30, 2017
Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
A Volcano at Midnight
Pretty epic experience sleeping so close to Pele. The best entrance to see the volcano at night is a bit of a drive/back ride but well worth it! Talk to locals in Pahoa and Keaau for tips on how to see the best views of the volcano. Cheap site about like $15 i believe.