Backcountry Camp at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park includes over 123,000 acres of legally designated wilderness with many miles of trails to explore. All seven backcountry campsites (Ka‘aha, Halapē, Keauhou, ‘Āpua Point, Nāpau, Pepeiao Cabin, and Pu'u'ula'ula (Red Hill) Cabin, and Mauna Loa Summit Cabin via 'Āinapō Trail require a permit from the Backcountry Office for overnight stays. See the Backcountry Hiking webpage for more info on sites and details on how to obtain your permit. Backcountry Office contact information: Telephone - 808-985-6178 Contact Us Email Form Map and directions to the Backcountry Office ( jpg - 784KB ) Backcountry Planner page 1 ( jpg - 5.03MB ) page 2 ( jpg - 3.59MB )