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The Best RV Camping in Hawaii

If you're looking for a place to park your RV near Haleakala National Park, look no further. Find the best information on RV campsites and dispersed camping near Haleakala National Park, including sites, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your RVing experience. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a happening campground near the attractions, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to park your RV.

Haleakala National Park

The Best RV Camping Near Haleakala National Park, Hawaii

*Aloha Please Read to the Bottom of this Page!*

This elevated camping experience evokes a peaceful surrounding of nature with the sound of birds. The open-air tent includes two xl-twin beds with bedding and towels. It is very private; there are no other campers around.

The private tent is on a platform with an outdoor sitting area under an awning (in case of rain), plenty of space for gear, and LED night-time lighting. A toilet is nearby, a cooler, tables and chairs are also provided.

The quaint Maui jungle/forest setting is on shared land with a host or hostess on site. For “Lovers of Nature” (hint, hint.) it is a unique experience.

The shared space includes a Spa Like Outdoor Shower and Restroom, picturesque views, and a hiking trail just a few steps away. The outdoor sitting and eating area in the Gazebo is very relaxing.

Fair-priced “Extras” are available after check-in.

The toilet by the tent is intended for urine only, primarily for girls (sorry, guys)

If you need anything, please ask. I am sure I can find what you need.

**Here are some do's and dont's that will make your trip perfect. Aloha & Mahalo**

**Do** bring mosquito repellent. **DO NOT** spray the tent or bedding or chairs, etc., with bug spray or essential oils. Put your repellent on you and your clothing only ---please! Do bring repellent to the shower area.

**Do** raise your feet when entering a tent. It is not flat and can cause you to stumble or fall.

**Do** leave your shoes outside If it rains or is muddy. Rain causes everything to be very slippery and muddy, so take each step with caution.

**Do not** leave food in the tent or the garbage can. All food waste can be put in the tall cane grass and will be used by the natural critters. Ask me for an extra garbage sack or paper bag if you plan to drink anything in a recyclable can or bottle. We kindly and firmly want this private site to be a **Leave No Trace Area**.

**Do** keep the bottom zipper part of the tent entrance closed as much as possible; this will keep most bugs out.

**Do** rinse your dishes in the grassy area or other places away from the tent.

**DO** consider travelers’ insurance. Air traffic delays, rental car shortages, and changes in weather conditions.

**Do recycle**. There is a bag on the chair for cans and bottles.

If it has or is raining or will, a 4 wheel drive vehicle will be needed. We have other parking within walking distance in case of slippery mud. Keep in mind if you need to leave the site at any time and the weather may get wet then use the lower parking for the wet season We have parking a few feet away from the tent for those who need to leave earling in the morning.

Contract and Waiver\* I will need a picture of your drivers licence and anyone who will be camping with you for all our protection. **Please read the damage to property from The Dyrt site so that you know this works since we do not hold deposits.**

I/We at this moment waive, release, and discharge any claims for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage which *the renter(s)* may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of participation in outdoor tent camping and use of expressed facilities of the property as listed in the Contract.

I/we have been told that we are camping and parking our vehicle in a macadamia nut tree forest and the macadamia nuts drop 9 months of the year and may put a dent in your vehicle. Vehicle parking away from the tent is available upon request.It is understood that this activity involves an element of risk and danger of accidents, knowing and unknowing risks; I/We, at this moment, assume those risks.

Regardless of fault, if the damage costs exceed the deposit, the renter is fully liable but not limited to due to Injuries, death, dismemberments, and court fees incurred by Michelle Barlow and all parties involved.

Pre-payment through camping platforms made online, such as The Dyrt, or other platforms, made with your credit card or debit card, creates a contract between you and your guest and us at Maui Tent Ohana.

IN CASE OF RAIN OR HIGH WINDS. We do not offer refunds due to weather conditions. Always be prepared for winds and rain while camping. Our tent is on a platform, so water getting into the tent is highly unlikely. There is a rain fly on the tent and a 20 x 20 ft tarp, just for this reason. Our *Core Brand* tent can handle 40 mph winds. Mother Nature or the Weather is an Unpredictable Force of Nature; we request you participate for the safety of yourself and others.

- *\* This is an edited version of the contract and waiver agreement that you will be signing when you arrive.*





Maui Tent Ohana

Haleakalā Volcano, on the Hawaiian island of Maui, is a massive shield volcano that rises more than 10,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean, and makes up more than 75% of the island’s land mass. Its name, Haleakalā, is Hawaiian for “House of the Sun,” and is steeped in Hawaiian legend. More modern references attribute it to the spectacular sunrises observed from the rim of the summit crater. In an effort to preserve and protect the volcano’s spectacular summit crater, as well as the Kipahulu Valley rainforest on the volcano’s eastern slope, Haleakalā National Park was established in 1961. The majority of visitors to the park drive the long, winding road to the summit viewpoints and visitor center. The small number of adventurers who descend into the crater can explore an otherworldly landscape of colorful cinder cones, lava flows and other volcanic features.   

For those interested in a little primitive camping on the flank of this sleeping giant, the Hosmer Grove Campground provides close access to the summit’s viewing areas and hiking trails. The campground is located partway up the mountain, just 0.5 mile past the park’s entrance station. From Kahului, it’s only about 28 miles, but the winding road makes the drive pretty slow. Hosmer Grove offers 10 campsites in a large, grassy area surrounded by foreign and native woods. Campsites have picnic tables and cooking grills, and vault toilets are available. Campfires are not permitted, but contained camp stoves are allowed. The campground is situated at 7,000 feet above sea level, right in Haleakalā’s “cloud belt,” so it’s often cool and foggy, and overnight temps can plummet below freezing. Free camping is first-come, first-served, with a three-night limit..  

Taking in Haleakalā’s summit sunrise show requires making a long, slow, winding drive up the mountain in the blackness of night to reach the viewing areas before sunrise. In efforts to alleviate road and parking congestion at the summit, the national park has implemented a permit requirement to access the viewing areas. These can be obtained up to 60 days in advance from the recreation.gov website. Permits are only required for driving up the mountain between 3am and 7am. Dress warmly, as it is cold on the summit rim. 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.


Hosmer Grove  - Haleakala National Park

This area offers one drive-up campground. Campers are advised that Kīpahulu is wet, remote, and far from most amenities. Come prepared - bring water, food, and a tent. There is no water available, but shared grills, picnic tables and pit-toilets are provided. Permits are not required, but campers must pay the $20 park entry fee. Camping is limited to 3 nights in any 30-day period.

The Kīpahulu campground is about 1/8 mile (.2km) south of the Kīpahulu Visitor Center. It overlooks ocean cliffs and is a short walk from ʻOheʻo 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 Kīpahulu Campground; However, drinking water is available at the Kīpahulu Visitor Center restrooms. There are two general stores in the nearby town of Hāna (10 miles[16km] away) where you can purchase water and basic food supplies. Be prepared for rain, harsh sun, and mosquitoes.

Kīpahulu Campground

When it comes to camping locations in paradise, Waianapanapa State Park remains an unspoiled gem.  Low, volcanic cliffs envelop the sparkling black sand lagoon below. Located at the end of Waiʻanapanapa Road off Hana Highway, this park offers a wide range of scenic views, tropical hikes, and tons of unique recreation opportunities. Those looking for solitude and respite from the day-to-day grind of modern life are sure to enjoy this secluded campground. 

Waianapanapa is unique in that it’s one of the few places where you can enjoy dark, volcanic sand beaches. Even cooler, throughout the year the various tide pools throughout turn a deep shade of maroon-red. Scientists attribute this to the shrimp colonies that visit throughout the year. However, locals say it’s a due to a haunting from the blood of Popoaleae, a mythical princess who was killed by her husband Chief Kaakea in a cave nearby. We’ll let you decide what you want to believe. 

The campsites here are spacious enough to accomodate any tent or van dweller, but RVers aren’t going to find much accomodation here. The campground includes bathrooms, drinking water, an outdoor beach shower, fire pits, and tons of hikes nearby. In addition, the park grants access to shore fishing, snorkelling and scuba destinations nearby. Waianapanapa is also known for it’s natural blow-holes scattered through the park, and its world-class sea-bird watching.

Waianapanapa State Park is massive, featuring over 122 acres of unspoiled volcanic terrain. However, parking is limited and the campground itself is on the small side. If you’re looking to camp here, reservations must be made at least 3 days prior to your check-in date. For HI residents, fees are $12 per night for up to 6 people, and $2 per night for every person thereafter. If you’re not a resident, fees are $18/night, with an addition charge of $3 per additional camper. Additionally, the park also offers Cabins on reservation at $60/night for residents, and $90/night for visitors. That being said, if you’re planning on camping in a cabin be aware there is a 2 day minimum. If you’re the type to procrastinate, definitely take care of your reservations in advance as they are strict about permitting here. 

Waiʻanapanapa State Park

Legend has it, Kohala (the first of the 6 volcanos on the Big Island of Hawaii) is home to King Kamehameha I & this was the stomping grounds of the Ali'i & the training grounds for their warriors. You can feel it when you walk into the forest & listen deeply & intuitively to the ancestors. It is truly an honor to be on this 'aina (land).

Modern history: Up until 1984 this property was all avocado, Kukui & Ironwood land with the Kohala ditch running on the far south end. It wasn't until my current neighbor & sweet friend & her father bought the property & cleared away 160 Ironwoods to create a property that could be farmed & lived on. Then another couple bought the property in early 2000 and built it out with farm houses and gardens. Once they moved back to the mainland, this was home to the local skydive family where the pilots and instructors were housed. Finally, in 2021, Cirque-Girl Sequoia came in with a huge vision of a conscious community, learning and teaching alongside one another by way of events, projects, concerts, talks and certifications all the while farming and creating even bigger orchards to feed not just her community, but the community of Hawi and beyond. At this time, not only is it "hip" to farm and grow your own food, but it is crucial.

Learn more about this land:

Everybody comes to Hawaii and thinks beaches, surf & jungles but why not try a different side of Hawaii? The Ironwood Forests of Hawi are here you’ll find ios (Hawaiian Hawks) and Pueos (Hawaiian owls only found on the Big Island) as the ancestor's whispers run through the massive forest of Ironwood, Kukui Nut and Avocado in an ancient river bed of sugar plantation country.

Deep in the heart of Hawaii’s only dormant volcano of Kohala, this was home to the most prestigious Ali’i (Hawaiian Royalty)and the training grounds of warriors. Here our farm sits on 10-acres with over 30 varieties of fruit trees a a view of the Big Blue (the ocean). We provide 3 platforms and 3 pine-needle-floor campsites to camp on, a center camp that has a kitchen, bathroom and shower plus a healing tent for you to meditate, do massage, practice Reiki, read or just plain have a beautiful discussion in. If you feel inclined to step out of the forest, you are welcome to use our communal eating area THE GROOVY GRINDS CAFE under the mango trees & we would love if you wanted to be a part of any of the events that we host here with our live-on conscious community. Things we do and can offer aerial, yoga and meditation classes, massage (ask hostess about booking a sesh), drum circles, inipi sweat lodges, bonfire nights, fire-dancing, community potluck dinners, mini-concerts, painting, planting & building projects and whatever we get called to do. ….and what's camping without a bonfire? We have two bonfire pits lower on the property that you can join in on if our community already has one going. (NO bonfires in the gulch please.)

One of our biggest bragging rights is that we are utilizing the Homebiogas unit which turns your toilet waste and food compost into methane gas for cooking. Also ZERO WASTE since we offer a bidet hose at the toilet for washing oneself (no toilet paper needed, or bring your own) and the gray water from the shower and kitchen sink go into a plot of banana trees. So our bathroom, shower and cooking facility is completely self-sufficient! Please pack out what you pack in and you may distribute your trash at our garbage facility down below by to the main buildings.

PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE AFTER DARK AND PLEASE USE DIRECTIONS INCLUDED AND NOT GOOGLE MAPS! Must come up and not down Kahei Road or it will take you down a 4x4 road.

And when it’s time to step out of the forest and out of Pueo Ridge, we are a 5-minute drive directly above the main center of town and 15 minutes to the famous Polalu Valley hike that runs deep in to the jagged switchbacks of the Northern coast. Our area also headlines in ADVENTURE with skydiving, zip-lining, hiking & forest adventures.

Mahalo for reading!

Book with The Dyrt but check out our Hipcamp listing to read reviews: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/hawaii/the-hippocampus/the-hippocampus-of-pueo-ridge



The Hippocampus of Pueo Ridge

Maui Hawaii County Park Kanaha Beach Campground

COVID-19 regulations: we are following all local, state and federal regulations regarding COVID-19, and recommend our guests to comply with current mandates and travel requirements to Hawaii and inter-island before making a reservation. Please visit https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/getting-to-hawaii/or click HERE for more information.

PRE-CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR ALL INTER-ISLAND AND OUT-OF-STATE RESERVATIONS! AS OF OCTOBER 15, 2020, all inter-island and out-of-state visitors must prove the completion of the quarantine requirement or provide validated Safe Travels Hawai’i/DOH quarantine exemption. Documentation must be submitted via email to reservations@campolowalu.com, before 2PM on check-in day. Guests in non-compliance with the pre-check requirement will not be able to enter the campground. CAMP OLOWALU IS NOT A QUARANTINE SITE.

Currently, reservations are open for tent sites, car camping, tentalows (no linens provided) and A-frame cabins. The camp store will remain closed until further notice; morning complimentary coffee is also discontinued.


Camp on one of the 35 sites. Alongside Maui’s Olowalu Beach enjoy our campground amenities.

Tent camping
Tentalows
Car Camping
Cabins 


COMMON AMENITIES

    Bathrooms: toilet, sink, mirror, hand soap, paper towels & toilet paper
    Instant hot water showers
    Outdoor dishwashing station
    Wifi internet hotspot at check-in area
    Trash & recycling stations
    Private parking
    2 Charging stations
    Fire pit
    Picnic benches
    BBQ grills



Camp Olowalu

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Pearl City

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Waipahu

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Kaneohe

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Kihei

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Makakilo

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On the Big Island, you can experience some of the best camping adventures near Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The park is the home of two active volcanoes, along with several lava tubes. Hikers can explore a few of them, including the Thurston Lava Tube. Take a car or your RV and drive up Crater Rim Drive to see the Jaggar Museum’s volcano exhibit. There’s also a lookout point with a stunning view of the Halaema’uma’u Crater. Some campgrounds put campers close to extinct lava fields, while other campsites offer cabins and yurts. You can also take advantage of the nearby lagoon.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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The Best Camping Near Haleakala National Park, Hawaii

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The Best RV Camping in Haleakala National Park

Top Campgrounds in Haleakala National Park (7)

1.

Maui Tent Ohana

2.

Hosmer Grove - Haleakala National Park

3.

Kīpahulu Campground

4.

Waiʻanapanapa State Park

5.

The Hippocampus of Pueo Ridge

6.

Maui Hawaii County Park Kanaha Beach Campground

7.

Camp Olowalu

RV Campgrounds in Haleakala National Park, Hawaii

Recent RV Reviews In Haleakala National Park

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