by Donald B. MacGowan
There are many wondrous, enigmatic and fascinating attractions on the Big Island of Hawaii, some better known than others, many out of the way and generally off the beaten track. Tour Guide Hawaii has produced an encyclopedic collection of the most up-to-date information, presented as short GPS-cued videos, in an app downloadable to iPhone and iPod Touch that covers the entire Big Island, highlighting the popular and the uncrowded, the famous and the secluded, the adventurous and the relaxing.
Kulanaokuaiki Campground
About halfway to Hilina Pali Overlook on the Hilina Pali Road is the Kulanaokuaiki Campground. Set amongst rifts, collapse features and flows, this desert campground is secluded and spectacular. Rarely utilized, it is a great place to camp in peace while exploring the park. Miles of hiking on nearby trail networks, fabulous mountain biking and Kulanaokuaiki is a nesting place for the endangered Nene…a great place to observe it in the wild.

Dryland forest around Kulanaokuaiki Campground, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
Pit toilets and an emergency phone are available, but there is no water at Kulanaokuaiki Campground.

Mauna Loa looming behind Kulanaokuaiki Campground, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
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Koa'e Fault Scarp near Kulanaokuiki Campground, Hawaii Volcanow National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan