When is Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry open?

Our record: Year-round (snow-dependent winter).

National Park Service · Hawaii

Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry (Hawai'i Volcanoes NP · Mauna Loa)

Near Volcano (trailhead), Hawaii — $10 a night and tent sites only, no RV pads by our record.

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Can I bring an RV to Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry?

What length RV fits Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry? Our record: Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry is tent-only, with no RV pads. Permit from the park's Backcountry Office (808-985-6178). Book on the operator's own page.

Open: Our record: Year-round (snow-dependent winter).

Camping at Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry? Tell us the nights.

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13,679 ft volcano summit cabin + tent area. Multi-day trek; altitude sickness real — acclimate at the 10,000-ft Red Hill cabin first night. Check NPS for active flow / closures before planning.

From our record

Open: Year-round (snow-dependent winter)
Booking: Permit from the park's Backcountry Office (808-985-6178)
On site: Dry / no hookups
Camping styles: Tent camping

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Check fees and dates at nps.gov

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Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry (Hawai'i Volcanoes NP · Mauna Loa) questions

What length RV fits Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry?: Our record: Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry is tent-only, with no RV pads.
When is Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry open?: Our record: Year-round (snow-dependent winter).
How do I reserve a site at Mokuʻāweoweo Backcountry?: Permit from the park's Backcountry Office (808-985-6178). Book on the operator's own page.

Before you go

Hawaii rules for RV renters

Hawaii rules

Verified 2026-05-10

Rental tax: 7%
Min driver age: 21+ · 25+ Class A
Gravel roads: Varies by rig
Generator quiet hours: 22:00-07:00
Alcohol in cabin: No open container
Dump station: Strict

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