Maui's Public Campgrounds
Camp Olowalu
RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
This Campground fills up fast!
The private campground on Maui. Located about 6 miles south of Lahaina. Great landscaping and clean facilities. It's also very close to some of the best snorkeling and summer surf-breaks on the island.
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Picnic tables
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Grills
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WiFi
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Restrooms w/ sinks
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Hot Showers
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Laundry
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Ocean views
Open Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM.
After hours check-in available
Camping fee is $20 per person per night
+1 (808) 661-4303 – www.campolowalu.com
Papalaua Wayside Park
Permits Sold Online
Heading west toward Lahaina the campground will be on your left shortly after a tunnel. While it's close to the road, there are flat, shady parking spots and a long, sandy beach. Easy access and a great place to sleep just a few steps from the ocean.
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Picnic tables
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Grills
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Portable toilets
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Ocean views
Camping fee is $5 per person per night on week days, $8 on weekends and holidays.
+1 (808) 661-4685 – www.co.maui.hi.us
Camp Kaenae (YMCA)
Reservation Required
(Book in advance because there isn't cell reception in the area)
This YMCA is located on the road to Hana. It's an old military compound with beautiful coastal views, grassy (sometimes muddy) camp spots, hot showers, a basketball court and eery industrial facilities.
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Ice machine
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Fire Pits
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Gymnasium
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Playing Field
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Clifftop ocean views
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Hot showers
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Filtered water
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Flushable Toilets
Camping fees are $30 per person / per night!
Wainapanapa ("glistening water")
Reservation Required (STRICTLY Enforced)
(Book in advance because there isn't cell reception in the area)
On your left, a few miles before Hana. This state park attracts a lot of tourists. Flat, grassy camp spots, picnic tables and jungle bathrooms.
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Picnic tables
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Grills
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Restrooms
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Outdoor showers
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Ocean views
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Drinking water
Camping fee is $18 per camper van
($12 for Hawaii residents with valid ID.)
+1 (808) 984-8109
Kipahulu - "7 Sacred Pools"
(Haleakala National Park)
No Reservations - Pay at gate
About 10 miles past Hana, near the pools at ‘Ohe’o in Haleakala National Park. The campsites overlook the ocean and are a stones throw from the legendary Pipiwai Trail / Waimoku falls hike.
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Picnic tables
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Grills
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Restrooms (in the upper parking lot)
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Ocean views
Camping fee is included in the park entrance ticket
$25 per vehicle (entry fee stays valid for 3 days)
*If the ranger station is closed upon arrival, pay on your way out.
+1 (808) 248-7375
Hosmer Grove
No Reservations - Pay at gate
7,000ft in elevation, Hosmer Grove can be VERY CHILLY AT NIGHT. The drive is about 40 miles uphill from sea-level, so plan on taking a few hours.
Angled parking spots and cold temperatures
Bring clothing for rain, snow and / or very chilly nights
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Picnic tables
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Grills
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Pit toilets
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Views
Camping fee is included in the park entrance ticket
$25 per vehicle (entry fee stays valid for 3 days)
*If the ranger station is closed upon arrival, pay on your way out.
+1 (808) 248-7375