Haleakalā National Park

Located at 6,380 feet on the east end of the Wilderness valley at the base of a rainforest cliff, Palikū Campsite is accessed via a challenging 9. 3 mile hike on the Sliding Sands Trail, or a 10. 4 mile journey on Halemauʻu Trail. Frequent clouds and fog over the top of the cliffs behind Palikū may make you think Karl the Fog is vacationing on Mau Read more...

Set in the cooler and windier climes of Haleakala’s cloud belt, Hosmer Grove Campground is just below the 7,000 foot summit area. Camp is on a grassy area next to shrub land, and the alien-like forest of Hosmer Grove. This is an excellent spot to get up for an early hike (you’ll likely be awakened by animal and bird noises), on the self-guided nat Read more...

Hōlua Campsite is a wilderness camp at 6,940 feet in the native shrubland near Koʻolau Gap. It’s accessible by hiking 3. 7 miles down the Halemauʻu Trail or 7. 4 miles from the Sliding Sand Trailhead. You will need a permit to camp here and water is non-potable, so it’s best to carry in what you’ll need. The weather is unpredictable and temperatur Read more...

One of two car accessible campgrounds in the park, Kipahulu Campground sits on a grassy area just above the ocean. It’s located on the east side of the island, accessible via the famous Road to Hana, and is a favorite among the locals for its warm breezes and sounds of crashing waves that make it all the way to the campsites. Camp is only a short Read more...