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Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

Hosted by Alika · Kula, Hawaii
6 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 2 acres
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Near Haleakala National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Haleakalā Visitor Center.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
The property is located on Maui island in the Kula district on the drier side of Haleakala. In days before western contact the area was heavily forested with native plants and trees and rainfall was abundant. The native Hawaiian grew bananas, taro and sweet potato.  After Western contact businessmen mostly from the United States developed huge tracts of land for ranching and farming which cleared the native forests and destroyed the eco system from the mountain to the sea. Many of the Hawaiian people moved away nearer to the towns and immigrant Chinese laborers from the ranches and plantations moved in. The Chinese brought in the Wattle tree to plant for firewood as these trees grew very fast. These are the majority of the trees that you see today. As part of the Chinese immigration, the founder of modern China, Sun Yat Sen lived here for a time and planned his revolution to overthrow the last Chinese Dynasty. There is a park dedicated to him nearby. We have picnic tables a propane grill, a fire pit and a covered gazebo that is shared with 3 cabins This site is located at the 2800 ft altitude and the temperature at night can range from mid 50 to mid 60 degrees F. If you are planning to go to Haleakala, we are about 45 -60 minutes to the summit. We are also on the south side approach to Hana. There is a great restaurant for breakfast and lunch about 10 minutes away in Keokea town called Grandma's Coffee house.

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Tent-only sites

1 site

Ground Tent site in the forest

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(162)
Tent site · Sleeps 2
Welcome to a quiet and cool spot to pitch your tent at the 2800 ft elevation of Haleakala. This spot is perfect for only one 2-3 person size tent on a level terraced area. If you have small children and all of you can fit in your tent that will be fine. You must provide your own tent. We have set up a rain/sun tarp under which you can set up your tent. This tent site shares the area with 4 cabins. You will be able to use our comfort station which has 2 flush toilets. We also have an outdoor shower attached to Cabin 2, between Cabin 1 and 2 for your use. There is a propane grill and a gazebo on site. The water on site is drinkable. You will only be allowed one vehicle per tent. Camper Van/jeep is allowed in this site, however, The Parking for this site IS NOT LEVEL if you want to stay in your vehicle, don't complain about it.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table

RV-only sites

2 sites

Camper Van #4 Parking in the forest

96%
(271)
Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 21 ft
The site is a camper/van (21 ft max length-Class B) parking area only no tents or trailers. You will be able to use our 2 Comfort stations which has flush toilets and a lavatory the water on site is drinkable. We have an outdoor shower attached to Cabin 2, between Cabin 1 and 2 for your use. We have picnic tables a propane grill, a fire pit and a covered gazebo that is shared with 4 cabins This site is located at the 2800 ft altitude and the temperature at night can range from mid 50 to mid 60 degrees F. If you are planning to go to Haleakala, we are about 45 -60 minutes to the summit. We are also on the south side approach to Hana. There is a great restaurant for breakfast and lunch about 10 minutes away in Keokea town called Grandma's Coffee house.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Camper Van #5 Parking in the Forest

97%
(219)
Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 21 ft
The site is a camper/van (21 ft max length-Class B) parking area only no tents or trailers. This site is part of a complex of four cabins, two camper van parking spaces along with one tent camp site. It is located in a forest setting on a 2-acre farm on the slopes of Haleakala a dormant volcano on Maui Island. The site is at the 2800 ft elevation and temperatures can get as low as mid 40-degree F at night during the winter. There are three flush toilets on site, one right at your Parking 5 site. We have an outdoor shower attached to Cabin 2, between Cabin 1 and 2 for your use. There is a propane grill, fire pit and gazebo on site. It is about 30-45 minutes to the summit of Haleakala National Park. There are small restaurants 5 -10 minutes' drive in the area.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Lodging

3 sites

Mountain Cabin 1 of 3 in the Forest

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(117)
Cabin · Sleeps 2
Wahi Nanea cabin is located on the slopes of Haleakala, @ 2800 ft elevation, in a quiet secluded forested area on a farm. The three cabins are located next to each other (see photo). Each cabin has no electricity , using only solar powered lighting with a private shower in the cabin. The site has views of nearby islands of Lana'i and Kaho'olawe along with the Mauna Kahalawai, which is the other west mountain of Maui island. At night the sky is filled with stars as there is no background lights to dim the view. Nearby activities include zipline, ATV, horseback riding, biking along scenic Kula hwy, hiking and Haleakala National Park. There also is Maui Winery with features wine tasting and tours. The nearby towns of Pukalani, Makawao and Keokea have places to eat. You can also travel to and from Hana via the south side on the Kula Hwy which is a scenic and less crowded route.     The cabins and amenities provided are on an upscale camping experience. Be aware that if you are looking for a luxurious room with TV, wifi,  complete kitchen with refrigerator, and your own personal toilet then please go to Wailea, Kihei, Ka'anapali, Kapalua or Lahaina. Do not book with us and be disappointed.  This is a camping experience and not a resort.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table

Mountain Cabin 2 of 3 in the Forest

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(76)
Cabin · Sleeps 2
Wahi Nanea cabin is located on the slopes of Haleakala, @ 2800 ft elevation, in a quiet secluded forested area on a farm. The three cabins are located next to each other (see photo). Each cabin has no electricity, using only solar powered lighting with a private shower. The site has views of nearby islands of Lana'i and Kaho'olawe along with the Mauna Kahalawai, which is the other west mountain of Maui island. At night the sky is filled with stars as there is no background lights to dim the view. Nearby activities include zipline, ATV, horseback riding, biking along scenic Kula hwy, hiking and Haleakala National Park. There also is Tedeschi Winery with features wine tasting and tours. The nearby towns of Pukalani, Makawao and Keokea have places to eat. You can also travel to and from Hana via the south side on the Kula Hwy which is a scenic and less crowded route.     The cabins and amenities provided are on an upscale camping experience. Be aware that if you are looking for a luxurious room with TV, wifi,  complete kitchen with refrigerator, and your own personal toilet then please go to Wailea, Kihei, Ka'anapali, Kapalua or Lahaina. Do not book with us and be disappointed.  This is a camping experience and not a resort.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table

Mountain Cabin 3 of 3 in the forest

98%
(69)
Cabin · Sleeps 4
Wahi Nanea cabin is located on the slopes of Haleakala, @ 2800 ft elevation, in a quiet secluded forested area on a farm. The three cabins are located next to each other (see photo). Each cabin has no electricity , using only solar powered lighting with private shower in each cabin. The site has views of nearby islands of Lana'i and Kaho'olawe along with the Mauna Kahalawai, which is the other west mountain of Maui island. At night the sky is filled with stars as there is no background lights to dim the view. Nearby activities include zipline, ATV, horseback riding, biking along scenic Kula hwy, hiking and Haleakala National Park. There also is Maui Winery with features wine tasting and tours. The nearby towns of Pukalani, Makawao and Keokea have places to eat. You can also travel to and from Hana via the south side on the Kula Hwy which is a scenic and less crowded route.     The cabins and amenities provided are on an upscale camping experience. Be aware that if you are looking for a luxurious room with TV, wifi,  complete kitchen with refrigerator, with your own personal toilet then please go to Wailea, Kihei, Ka'anapali, Kapalua or Lahaina. Do not book with us and be disappointed.  This is a camping experience and not a resort.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table

Reviews

97%· 915 reviews

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  • Review summary

    Generated from real Hipcamper reviews

    The campsite offers a serene and picturesque location with stunning views and a cool climate, thanks to its high elevation. Campers appreciate the clean and well-maintained facilities, including hot showers and flush toilets. The site is peaceful with occasional animal companions like chickens, and it's perfect for stargazing due to the clear skies. However, some areas like the tent sites can be bumpy or hard to navigate with larger vehicles, and a few guests noted lapses in host communication during their stay.

  • Rachael P.

    Camped in a 20 ft campervan at Camper Van #5 Parking in the Forest, Oct 2026.

    Recommends

    Loved it we were the only ones there, hot shower, running water and toilet

  • Recommends

    Always a great place to stay. Beautiful views and the showers are nice and hot.

  • Sara G.

    Camped in a 19 ft campervan at Camper Van #4 Parking in the forest, Sept 2026.

    Recommends

    This campground was amazingly scenic and peaceful with beautiful views of upcountry. There are adorable chickens wandering around, the weather is refreshingly cooler at the higher elevation, and there were no mosquitoes! We stayed for about a week and no one else was camping so we had the place to ourselves it was lovely. Clean bathrooms, a sink/water spigots, picnic tables with grill, bins for trash/recycling, and the heated shower was such a luxury! We really enjoyed our time here and I would absolutely recommend. Also our van battery died on our last day so we were late checking out. The host Alika was very understanding and even came over with a box to try and help jumpstart the battery. Amazing Aloha spirit! Thank you for everything!

    • Bathrooms with nighttime motion lights
    • Sink and heated shower stall
    • View from our van camp spot
    • Picnic tables and grilling area
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Amenities

  • Fire pitsTemporarily unavailable due to a fire ban
  • Flush toilets
  • Potable waterSpigot, Tap, Hose
  • ShowersHot water
  • Picnic tables
  • Trash disposalRecycling bin, Trash bin
  • Cooking equipmentAt some sites · Communal, Cookware, Cooking utensils
  • No electricity hookup
  • No water hookup
  • No wifi
  • No laundry
  • No hot tub
  • No playground

Things to know

  • 2WD accessiblePark at your site.
  • No pets allowedPets can't join this trip.
  • Fire ban in effectCampfires are temporarily unavailable due to a fire ban. However, the ban still allows charcoal grills, gas BBQs and gas stoves.
  • Check-in processYou'll head straight to your site upon arrival.
  • Cancellation policyFull refund 3 days before check in time starts.
  • Check-in and check-outCheck-in times vary by site (from 11am). Check-out at 11am.
  • Booking windowBook from 2 days to 6 months ahead. Minimum stay 1–2 nights depending on the site. Stay up to 29 nights depending on the site.

Location

Kula, Maui, Hawaii, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Your Host

Alika A.Joined January 2019

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