Camping on Maui: state, county, Haleakalā and private

Maui camping options: Haleakalā National Park's Hosmer Grove (summit, about $20, includes next-morning sunrise entry) and Kīpahulu (near Hāna) on Recreation.gov; Waiʻānapanapa State Park tent sites ($20 residents, $30 visitors) and cabins ($70 to $100); Maui County's Pāpalaua Wayside Park with a county permit; and private Camp Olowalu with hot showers.

• Haleakalā National Park: Hosmer Grove (about 7,000 ft, cold and wet nights; a campsite reservation includes the next sunrise entry) and Kīpahulu (on the Road to Hāna, vault toilets, no water). About $20 a night on Recreation.gov. Wilderness cabins in the crater and backcountry sites need reservations or permits. Max 3 nights in the park in any 30 days; no sleeping in cars.
• Waiʻānapanapa State Park (Hāna): tent sites $20 residents / $30 non-residents per night; cabins (up to 6) $70 / $100, booked at least 7 days ahead. Campervan camping is unavailable through March 2027.
• Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area (Kula): a cabin for up to 8, $70 / $100 per night.
• Pāpalaua Wayside Park (West Maui, Maui County): basic beach camping with a county permit, portable toilets, no water; no camping Tuesday or Wednesday nights.
• Camp Olowalu (private, West Maui): about $35 per adult per night, with hot showers, restrooms and grills.

Sources: Maui Snorkeling: Maui campgrounds, fees and permits (updated Sept. 24, 2026) · NPS: camping in Haleakalā National Park · Hawaiʻi DLNR State Parks: camping permits and fees

Last checked Oct. 31, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.