Best RV Parks & Resorts near Wailuku, HI
Several RV camping options exist near Wailuku, Hawaii with varied hookup types and site conditions. Camp Olowalu accepts RVs with water hookups but no electric or sewer connections on primarily dirt sites. Waianapanapa State Park Campground permits RVs in a separate section from tent campers, with limited amenities but beautiful black sand beach access. Kīpahulu Campground in Haleakalā National Park allows RVs but offers minimal facilities with no hookups. Hosmer Grove Campground provides water hookups for smaller motorhomes but the parking area is notably uneven. "If you plan to bring a camping vehicle, van, platform tent truck, or small camper, get there early to grab the most level spots (there are 2)."
Across the island, RV sites fill quickly during peak seasons, particularly at oceanfront locations. Most campgrounds near Wailuku operate year-round but require advance reservations, especially for the limited number of RV spots available. The drive to some campgrounds includes challenging sections of the Hana Highway with tight turns that may be difficult for larger vehicles. Dump stations are scarce, with Pālāʻau State Park Campground being one of the few offering sanitary dump facilities. A review noted that "the campervan site is just a dirt lot, but it's pretty big and right next to the showers and toilets," highlighting the basic but functional nature of many Maui RV camping areas. Pets are permitted at several campgrounds including Camp Olowalu and Kipahulu, though policies vary by location.
