"We simply need that wild country available to us, even if we never do more than drive to its edge and look in. For it can be a means of reassuring ourselves of our sanity as creatures, a part of the geography of hope."
-Wallace Stegner

For those who need an overnight escape without a backpack trip, the park offers two car accessible campgrounds: Kipahulu and Hosmer Grove. Kipahulu campground is near sea level on the wet, east-side of the island in the Kipahulu area of the park, which is reached via the Hana Highway. Hosmer Grove is on the way to the summit, high on the windy slopes of Haleakala.
  • At Kipahulu and Hosmer Grove campground space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No permit or reservation required.

  • A person may camp up to 3 nights per month in either the Hosmer Grove or Kipahulu campgrounds.

  • Hosmer Grove campground has a limit of 50, and Kipahulu campground has a limit of 100 people, both with a 12-person group limit.

  • Take a look at our suggested packing list before you plan your trip.


The camping area at Hosmer Grove includes picnic tables and grills available for use by overnight visitors. NPS photo.Hosmer Grove Campground
Hosmer Grove lies in the cloud belt of Haleakala, just below the 7,000-foot level in the summit area. Be prepared for rain and cold weather. Nighttime temperatures can drop into the 30's; daytime highs average 50-65°F. The campground has picnic tables, BBQ grills, drinking water, and pit toilets. Sites are close together in an open, grassy area near the forest and shrubland of Hosmer Grove. A self-guided nature trail begins and ends at the campground. The forest comes to life in the early dawn with the many native birds in the area, making this a beautiful early morning hike.


Kipahulu Campground
A family enjoys the evening at their campsite at Kipahulu. NPS photo.The Kipahulu campground is about 1/8 mile south of the Kipahulu Visitor Center. It overlooks ocean cliffs and is a short walk from Oheo Gulch. In the evenings, the sound of the ocean waves makes this a peaceful place. The campground has picnic tables, BBQ grills, and pit toilets. No water is available at Kipahulu; you must bring your own water supply. There are two general stores in the nearby town of Hana (10 miles away) where you can purchase water and basic food supplies. Be prepared for rain, harsh sun, and mosquitoes.

Also Available
Backcountry camping in the summit area.