The Keanakolu Bunkhouse and Ranger cabins in the Hilo Forest Reserve reopened to camping on January 5.

The site, managed by DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), had been closed since October due to drought and dry conditions in the area.

Each cabin has a wood burning stove for heat and a covered outside barbecue pit and grill is also available to be shared between cabin users.

For public safety and wildfire prevention, DOFAW staff reminds campers to place all ashes in the provided ash pits and extinguish cooking fires completely.

The cabins are available for camping seven days a week.

Reservations can be made online at the Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi website: outdoor.hawaii.gov.

 

DLNR Photo