The best forest campgrounds in Maui

Welcome to Hipcamp, the go-to website for all your camping needs! Whether you're a nature lover, adventure seeker, or just looking for a tranquil escape, we've got you covered. With over 27 options in Maui, Hawaii, you'll find the perfect forest camping experience. Explore our top campsites like Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation (475 reviews), Stargazers Jungle Lounge Glampsites (128 reviews), and Breath of Heaven Sustainable (1 review). Our campsites offer popular amenities such as showers, toilets, and cooking equipment, ensuring a comfortable stay. And if you're up for some excitement, indulge in off-roading (OHV) and discover historic sites nearby. With an average price per night of $28 and options as low as $28, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Maui's stunning forests!

95% (684)

Top-rated campgrounds

This is the view from cabins 2&3 this was in the morning when the moon was setting

Welcome to Hipcamp, the go-to website for all your camping needs! Whether you're a nature lover, adventure seeker, or just looking for a tranquil escape, we've got you covered. With over 27 options in Maui, Hawaii, you'll find the perfect forest camping experience. Explore our top campsites like Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation (475 reviews), Stargazers Jungle Lounge Glampsites (128 reviews), and Breath of Heaven Sustainable (1 review). Our campsites offer popular amenities such as showers, toilets, and cooking equipment, ensuring a comfortable stay. And if you're up for some excitement, indulge in off-roading (OHV) and discover historic sites nearby. With an average price per night of $28 and options as low as $28, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Maui's stunning forests!

95% (684)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

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(865)

7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Kula, HI

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.

2. The Hidden Food Forest

5 sites · Lodging · Olowalu, HI

🌺 Off-Grid Ocean Oasis on a Regenerative Maui Farm 🌺 Welcome to our slice of paradise—where the mountains meet the sea, and wild abundance surrounds you. Tucked away on the lush west side of Maui, our off-grid regenerative orchard is more than a place to sleep—it’s an invitation into real island life. Wake up steps from the ocean in your cozy cabin, nestled among fruit trees and singing birds. Pick your breakfast papaya right off the tree. Watch wild deer wander past as you sip coffee under the mango trees. 🏄‍♀️ Crave adventure? Grab a kayak, surfboard, or fishing rod and hit the waves. 🥾 Prefer stillness? Hike to sacred petroglyphs or follow the nearby stream—one of the last running freshwater sources on the west side. 🌈 Curious soul? Learn regenerative agriculture from one of Maui’s most experienced land stewards. You’ll see firsthand how we’re rewilding the land and feeding the community. Back at basecamp, enjoy: ✅ Fast Wi-Fi and communal spaces to connect or chill ✅ BBQ grills and smokers to cook your farm-fresh meals ✅ Night skies full of stars and the sound of the ocean to lull you to sleep

3. Secluded Upcountry Maui Camping

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2 sites · Tents, RVs · Makawao, HI

We are a 5th generation family farm on the slopes of Haleakala, just a 3 mile drive up from historic Makawao town. Our great grandfather purchased a 40 acre ranch in 1957 as his retirement, homestead dream. With rolling hills of pastures, our farm is the ideal location for a secluded camping getaway with ocean views and Maui. Sadly, our property was hit severely by the August 2023 fires caused by downed electric lines. Your support of camping on our family farm helps us recover little by little and help us maintain such a huge responsibility of weeding invasive trees and weeds, along with repairs and fence building after so much loss.

4. Haleakalā National Park

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(25)

4 sites · Hana, Hawaii

From the sea to a volcano summit, Haleakalā preserves spectacular Hawaiian wilderness.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

5. Waiʻānapanapa State Park

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(3)

13 sites · Hana, Hawaii

Discover Waiʻānapanapa State Park's volcanic beauty and cultural heritage.

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

6. Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area

2 sites · Keokea, Hawaii

Discover Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area's high-elevation forest trails.

Toilets

Campfires

Potable water

Public campgrounds in and near Maui

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(9)

Hosmer Grove

1 site · Tent, RV · in Haleakalā National Park

Polipoli Campground

1 site · in Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area

Polipoli Cabin

1 site · in Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area

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Hōlua Campsite

1 site · in Haleakalā National Park

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(7)

Palikū Campsite

1 site · in Haleakalā National Park

100%

(6)

Kīpahulu Campground

1 site · Tent, RV · in Haleakalā National Park

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(3)

Waiʻānapanapa Campground

1 site · in Waiʻānapanapa State Park

Waiʻānapanapa Cabins

12 sites · in Waiʻānapanapa State Park

Stories from the community

Stephanie

November 2025

15 ft campervan

1 night at Secluded Upcountry Maui Camping

The rainbows were breathtaking, and Nina was so helpful! Nice, clear instructions, and plenty of privacy.

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Jennifer

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

Nice secluded tent spot on grounds near cabins. Chickens and turkeys roamed nearby. Warm showers, drinking water, flushing toilets, trash receptacles and close parking all a bonus over many other camping options in Maui.

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Jorge

October 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

Super quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend! Stargazing all night. Just a beautiful setting, clean restrooms and all.

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Brian

September 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Secluded Upcountry Maui Camping

We went in expecting exactly what the description said in hipcamp - very simple and very basic. The views were the best part - lovely westerly view for Sunset. Our last day a rainbow stretched across the whole valley below. Solitude since there is only one site was nice - we had the area to ourselves. We were traveling by campervan (Metris) and fit on the spot well. Our hostess Nina left us be and gave us the gate code ahead of time. Don't expect a "campground" - it is parking space on their family farm with chairs, a great sitting bench and a small fire pit for campfire. We also liked that our fee went to support the family farm. Very quiet and very peaceful. If this all sounds like what you are looking for then book your stay here. We stayed for our last two days in town and it was close to the airport as well.

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Nicole

September 2025

16 ft car

6 nights at Secluded Upcountry Maui Camping

I really love the serenity and peace here. This beautiful little private spot just out of the way was perfect. I enjoyed coming away from the days adventures to a quiet little area away from it all. The gardens that Nina have here are so cute and brings a sense of calm and beauty. The view would be incredible on a clear day the colours are just breathtaking. Its so gorgeous up there! Highly recommended! Thanks Nina 💗

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Viktoria

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

We really enjoyed the tent camping. The view and especially the Sunset were great. It was calm and clear there.

Hayley

September 2025

19 ft pop-up camper

1 night at Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

We loved camping here! The facilities were nice and clean and it was a very quiet property. We would recommended staying here.

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Rakesh

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

Good spot with good facilities such as hot showers and flush toilets! The only Hipcamp site in Maui, and I hope there are more of these soon!!

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Alessandro

August 2025

16 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

Bella zona, molto tranquilla. Terreno tenuto bene. La sera fa fresco, vestitevi bene

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Kathleen

August 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

Camp was nice especially the warm shower would stay again.

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Kevin & Kayla

August 2025

3 nights at Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

We loved our stay at the cabins. Everything was clearly thought out and functional. We were grateful for them providing towels, beach towels, hand-soap, propane canisters, and extra blankets. The stars each night were incredible from the property and the picnic tables underneath the pavilion were a perfect place to have dinner. Having drinking water on site was a HUGE blessing! Things were clean and tidy and we would recommend this site to all.

Cabin 2 with wash basin. Comfort Station in the rear

Jack

August 2025

5 nights at Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

The cabin was setup perfectly- I really admire the flawlessly configured light sensors and timers which made navigating in the dark easy yet as unobtrusive as possible. The shower setup was excellent and the area very quiet and comfortable. The beds were very comfortable and we slept great. Grandma’s cafe up the road has terrific food and coffee. Highly recommend this camp.

Christy

August 2025

17 ft campervan

2 nights at Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

Beautiful setting for a campsite. Probably one of the more posh hip camp sites I’ve ever stayed at with flush toilets and a great outdoor shower. There are very few places to camp on Maui, and it’s by far the best. Highly recommend for viewing the sunset, and a relaxing stay.

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Lauren

July 2025

6 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

Alika’s land is fantastic! The directions were great and led us straight to the campsite! It is really peaceful and the bathrooms and the shower were good. The view is very pretty at sunrise and sunset. We would definitely stay here again. The evenings are cooler in upcountry so we slept the best the 2 nights we were here. Don’t forget to go to Grandma’s Coffee House. Thank you!

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Sara

July 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

A lovely place to spend the night! Comfortable, clean, and beautiful views. Appreciated the hot showers and the flushing toilets :)

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Landon

July 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

Alika's place was easy to find with clear signage for the various cabins and parking areas. Beautiful views to the southwest and plenty of nature all around made this a pleasant stay.

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Andrea

July 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

1 night at Wahi Nanea Place of Relaxation

The view is lovely, especially for sunset. There weren’t many others there when we were there, so it was especially nice to be able to eat at the picnic table with a special view. The hot shower in the morning was efficient & felt great. All the facilities were well labeled & explained (nice to have recycling!). Alika and her family were very kind when they came through in the morning.