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TREKKN RV Travels and Recommendations guide
Top 5 locations in Hawaii
byTREKKN RV Travels and
Michal Ben-Ari and
Julie Bonner and
TREKKN RV Travels
Live update: Updated March 2, 2022Copy link
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
TREKKN RV TravelsWhat an awesome and rewarding short little hike in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! Just 2.6 miles out and back, you will be blow away by the sights and views along the way. Just look at our pics!
My oh my, are we glad we made the decision to hike this one! With temps in the low 60s, sun shining and a light mist falling on us, we headed out across the lava fields left by Mauna Ulu’s eruption.
You can read all about our weekend camper van adventure on the Big Island here:
https://trekkn.co/big-island-hawaii-campervan-rental/
2. Hipcamp Camping Spot with Barbara and the Lambs
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsWe stayed here at Barbara's 2-acre lush location, complete with lambs, fruit trees and avocado trees, just off the main highway. You can book a stay at her place here:
https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/hawaii/guacamole-sunset/guacamole-sunsets-baby-lambs
And you can read all about our weekend camper van adventure on the Big Island here:
https://trekkn.co/big-island-hawaii-campervan-rental/
3. South Point Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsThis is the southern most point in the entire United States! It is rugged and beautiful...and really windy. Your trip deserves a stop here for sure, and it's only about 15-20 min off the main highway.
Our timing could NOT have been better when we visited in the camper van. Within 5 minutes of arriving, some native Hawaiians had not one but TWO huge sail fish on their lines! We stayed around to watch them pull in both massive fish and it was just all around an incredible experience.
Whether you see sail fish being caught or not, the stop is totally worth it.
You can read all about our weekend camper van adventure on the Big Island here:
https://trekkn.co/big-island-hawaii-campervan-rental/
4. Kulanaokuaiki Campground
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsLocated within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, this campground allows for tent camping with walk-in access only. It is an extremely peaceful location off the beaten path of the national park and includes a pit toilet near the entrance as well.
We had planned to stay here in our camper van...but we missed the detail about it only being walk-in access. So when we arrived, we parked in the small parking lot and were actually planning to just stay there for the night. But our wanderlust got the best of us, so we took off in search of a better camping experience, and we found it!
You can find full details about this campground at the official national park site.
And you can read all about our weekend camper van adventure on the Big Island here:
https://trekkn.co/big-island-hawaii-campervan-rental/
5. Hilina Pali Overlook
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsLocated within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, this overlook location at the end of a long one lane road (Hilina Pali Rd) was absolutely fantastic! We hung out here for several hours and enjoyed the panoramic view of the rugged coastline and unbelievably blue water 2,000 feet below us.
You can also access at least two different trails from this location which allow you to truly explore the national park. But come prepared for hiking here! It is rugged, it is very remote and it can get quite hot. Pack plenty of water before you head out into this wild paradise.
And you can read all about our weekend camper van adventure on the Big Island here:
https://trekkn.co/big-island-hawaii-campervan-rental/
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