Namakanipaio Campground and cabins are closed until further notice because of several large and hazardous eucalyptus trees that recently fell.
The park and Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company, which manages the campground and cabins within the national park, are completing an assessment and will determine when the campground can safely reopen. Recent heavy rain and strong winds contributed to the downing of the trees in the campground area.
Kulanaokuaiki Campground remains open on a first-come, first-served basis and is currently free of charge. Reservations are not required for Kulanaokuaiki. The backcountry campgrounds along the coast, at Napau Crater Overlook, Pepeiao, and on Mauna Loa remain open and backpackers can obtain a backcountry permit from the backcountry office, located in the Visitor Emergency Operations Center up to 24 hours in advance. The backcountry office is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.