Maui County has a variety of campgrounds offering visitors a unique perspective of island life. At high elevations or close to the ocean, there’s sure to be a spot perfect for your family to experience this summer.
Hosmer Grove, Haleakala
Sitting in the cool, windy climate of Haleakala’s cloud belt, Hosmer Grove campground is just below the 7,000 ft level of the summit area. Due to its elevation, temperatures near freezing at night are to be expected. During the day, highs are from 50-65°F. Chance of rain here is good. The campground is located on a grass area next to the shrub land and forest of Hosmer Grove. Active with animal and bird noises, Hosmer is a great place to go for an early hike on the self-guided nature trail that begins and ends at the campground. It has a few picnic tables, pit toilets, some barbeque grills, and drinkable water. No permit is needed at Hosmer Grove for camping, but it has a 50-person maximum.
Waianapanapa, Hana
Located off Hana Highway close to Hana town, Waianapanapa camping is found at the end of Waianapanapa Road. This campground/park, a popular tourist spot, has cabins with a two-night minimum stay. Waianapanapa has a perfect black sand beach, natural blow holes, lava tube caves, native hala forest, natural ocean arches, and dramatic sea stacks. With great shore fishing, picnic areas and hiking, there’s something for everyone. Reservations must be made at least three days before check-in date. Call (808) 984-8109 for more information.
Hulopoe, Lanai
There are eight campsites at Hulopoe on the island of Lanai; each one has room for up to five people. There are barbecue grills, picnic tables, two bathrooms, and cold-water beach showers only. The beach park is roughly a 7-mile (11 km) drive from Lanai City. Before settling down, make sure you have all the supplies you need. There is no store or supermarket at the beach park, only a small store at Manele Harbor. The only supermarket on the island is in Lanai City. You’ll have two transportation options to get to Lanai City: rent a car or call a taxi. The camping permit can be obtained from Castle & Cooke. Camping permits are issued upon arrival at the beach park. For campsite reservations and information, contact: Dony Haban, Park Manager, Castle and Cooke Resorts, P.O. Box 630310, Lanai City, HI 96763, or call (808) 565-2695.
Before heading out to camp, always check for changes in campground policies!
Enjoy the great outdoors from your campground this summer. Seeing the world from a different perspective can be a rewarding and refreshing experience for you and the whole family.
