Hosmer Grove Campground
The Quick Take
Hosmer Grove is the kind of campground that rewards people who pack layers and don't mind trading comfort for atmosphere. Perched in Haleakala's cloud belt just under seven thousand feet, this tiny Summit District camp has only a handful of sites -- making it one of the most intimate overnight options on Maui. You get potable water, grills, and pit toilets, but that's where the amenities list ends. The real draw is the location: you're minutes from the summit road and the Hosmer Grove Nature Trail loops right from camp through a fascinating mix of native and introduced forest. Nights get genuinely cold for Hawaii -- think near-freezing temperatures -- which catches a surprising number of visitors off guard. Choose Hosmer Grove if you want a no-frills base camp for sunrise runs to the summit crater and don't mind sleeping in a cloud.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 6 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. No electrical hookups.
Accessibility
There there is one narrow, paved path that leads to the first site only. The campsites are on a sloping, grassy field. Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Pro Tips
With only six sites, Hosmer Grove books out quickly during peak season and holiday weekends. Reserve as early as the booking window allows, and target midweek arrivals for the best shot at availability.
The Hosmer Grove Nature Trail is a short loop right from camp that passes through groves of non-native trees planted in the early 1900s alongside native species like ohia lehua -- it's a surprisingly good birding spot for rare Hawaiian honeycreepers, especially at dawn.
Pack as if you're camping in the Pacific Northwest, not Hawaii. A quality sleeping bag rated to at least 30 degrees Fahrenheit, a rain fly you trust, and warm layers are non-negotiable. The cloud belt means you may wake up damp even without rain.
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NPS Photo / Gabe AhrensGetting There
Directions
Seven hundred feet past the Summit District Entrance Station, turn left at the four-way intersection, following signs for Hosmer Grove Campground. Follow the road for .5 mile to reach the campground parking lot.
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