Volcano Camping

Camping in the Volcano region is simply called Volcano Camping. A volcano is a hole or crack on the planet's surface, which allows the lava to come out of the surface. The lava consists of hot, melted rocks, air, gases, etc. The volcanoes are formed due to extrusion of rocks that are tending to form as mountains over a period of time. They are commonly found where tectonic plates are diverging or converging. The lava usually gets accumulated for a period of time and it comes out as a blast. The active volcanoes' lava can travel miles affecting the lives of many. The ash of it can cause very hazardous problems. It should be safer if we are aware of Volcano Camping Safety, Volcano Camping Tips, and Volcano Camping Activities.

volcano camping

Volcano camp is today's trendy way to know how volcanoes are formed and their effects on human life. The volcanic ash may cause heavy disturbance to the aviation sector. A volcano that erupts at or nearer to coastal lines can cause tsunami waves, which can affect people and property. There are many camp arrangers which provide a good itinerary to have handy knowledge about volcanoes.

Hawaii national park volcano camp

volcano-camping

The most famous Volcano campsite is the Hawaii national park volcano camp. It has two drive-in campgrounds - Namakani Paio (located off of Highway 11), and Kulanaokuaiki (located off of Hilina Pali Road). You only pay for the park entry fees, camping is free at no additional cost. Camps registration is based on a first-come basis. No permit to secure and no advance reservation is required.

Namakani Paio is situated at highway 11. It is at 4000 foot elevation and 31.5 miles away from Hilo. It is a large, open grassy area covered with eucalyptus and ohi'a trees.

Kulanaokuaiki is located at 2700 foot elevation and just 5 miles away from Hilina Pali Road.