Hosmer Grove Campground

$20.00/night

Show on map 808 572-4411 hale_interpretation@nps.gov

PO Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Hosmer Grove Campground. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

Overview

Each campsite allows a maximum of one vehicle in designated parking spaces with one additional vehicle allowed in overflow parking. Each campsite has one picnic table and a grill (bring charcoal, no wood collecting permitted). Contained camp stoves are allowed. These campsites are for tents only – Camping trailers or pop-up campers permitted only in allowed parking spaces with reservation, which allows use of campsite picnic table and grill. . The use of hammocks is considered a camping style and will be permitted, but limited to trees more than 10 inches in diameter with adequate padding and within the footprint of the campsite. No more than two attachments to any single tree. Temporary slacklines will also be permitted under the same conditions as hammocks provided they do not create any other safety hazard. There are no showers or electrical outlets. There is a water station and vault toilets. Pets are not permitted in or around campsite facilities. Camping is limited to 3 nights in any 30-day period. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 8 am. Check out time is 11 am.

Recreation

Hikers will find more than 30 miles of trails that journey down into the crater for exploring its many features. There is no shade or water on the crater floor, and temperatures can vary significantly, so pack along plenty of water and sunscreen. Also, due to the soft sandy nature of the trails, plan on spending twice as much time to hike out as to hike in. A self-guided trail begins at the Hosmer Grove campground and ends at the campground. If you are a bird watcher the early dawn is great viewing of the many native birds in the area, making this a beautiful early morning hike.

Facilities

Each campsite has one picnic table and a grill (bring charcoal, no wood collecting permitted). Contained camp stoves are allowed. There are no showers or electrical outlets. There is a water station and vault toilets. . The use of hammocks is considered a camping style and will be permitted, but limited to trees more than 10 inches in diameter with adequate padding and within the footprint of the campsite. No more than two attachments to any single tree. Temporary slacklines will also be permitted under the same conditions as hammocks provided they do not create any other safety hazard.

Natural Features

Located in the Summit District of Haleakala National Park, high on the slopes of Haleakala at nearly 7000 ft in elevation. Be prepared for rain and cold weather. Nighttime temperatures can drop to near freezing in the winter. Daytime temperatures range from 50 degrees to 65 degrees F. Temperatures are comfortable in the summer, but be prepared for rain at any time. A self-guided 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.

Enjoy the sunrise at the Summit of Haleakala.

Nearby Attractions

A Visitor center is located a short distance up the summit road. Additional hiking information is available at the visitor center where you will find an array of displays with Rangers to speak with. Junior Ranger program available for families with young children. Public flush toilets are located at the visitor center. A second visitor center is located at the rim of the volcano.

Grocery stores and shopping are located in Pukalani or historic Makawao town. These are at least a 45 minute drive back down the road towards the Kahului airport.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (808) 572-4400.

Camp site features

Across 6 camp sites:

Largest party: 6 people

Fees

Camping is year-round unless otherwise stated for emergencies. Camping is $20 per night with a 3-night maximum over a 30-day period. Entrance fees of $30 per vehicle are to be paid when entering the Park. If you own a valid National Park pass, please show to our fee collectors upon entrance. These passes can be used at entrance in lieu of the $30 fee. Sunrise reservation at the Summit of Haleakala is included with the first morning of your campground dates reserved. There are no refunds for camping fees. Any changes to your camping dates must be made through recreation.gov in advance.

Directions

From Kahului it is 28 miles of scenic drive along the Haleakala Highway 37 to 377, but the winding road makes the drive pretty slow. Allow at least 1 hour 45 minutes from Kahului to the entrance station of the Park. You can stop in Pukalani for shopping or fast food.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Michael S

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Reviewed 23 days ago

Easy check-in/checkout. Plenty of space. Beautiful park.

Pauline O

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Reviewed a month ago

Great spot as close to the submit as you can get with a campground

Christopher S

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Reviewed a month ago

No water, potable or non-potable unfortunately, but the campground is great. Nice grass and mostly flat and level campsites. Bathroom in good condition, with hand sanitizer.

Anderson P

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful place with very friendly and kind staff at the entrance, ranger station, and the interpreter ranger that speaks to guests at the lookout during sunrise ceremony. Be prepared to either bring your own water or fill up bottles at the ranger station as the spickets and drinking fountain at the campground are still unrepaired. Plan to spend most your time here on the hiking trails or at the lookouts as the camp sites are pretty bare with just a picnic table and flat-ish ground for your tent, as well as some endangered Nene's coming to you begging for crumbs when you eat. Overall nice experience and I would return.

Sean Z

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Reviewed 2 months ago

While the camp sites themselves could use some improvement such as leveling and trimming the grass, it was an amazing location. If it's going to rain make sure to grab site 3 so you can pitch the tents under the big tree. I would stay here again.

Meghan A

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Our one night at Hosmer Grove was our best night on Maui. The sites themselves are fairly small areas right on top of each other in a small grassy clearing, nothing special but nice enough. But: what a park to spend the night in! After setting up our tent and exploring the nearby nature walk, we drove up to the Leleiwi Overlook for a gorgeous sunset then came back down for a quick dinner at our site. By the time we were finished the sky above the campground was full of the clearest and brightest stars I’ve seen in at least a decade. We got up at 4:45, took down the tent, made it to the summit in time for sunrise, then spent the day hiking, unbothered by the altitude. Because we are from the mainland and did not have any more substantial camping planned, we rented a super minimal camping set-up in Kīhei, which was plenty for the one night. I cannot recommend this enough. The only drawbacks were the long line to enter the park in the late afternoon - we hadn’t anticipated how many people arrive for the sunset - and some of the stinkiest pit toilets I’ve encountered in many years of hiking and camping. So, arrive early and be prepared, but it’s 100% worth it.

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