CAMPING ON MAUI |
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The State of Hawai'i maintains two campgrounds with housekeeping cabins on
Maui, Wai'anapanapa State Park is on the coast and Polipoli State Park
is in a forest high on the slopes of Haleakala. Camping in state campgrounds
is limited to five nights and a camping fee is pending. Cabin rental rates
are $46 for up to four people and. $5 for each additional person.
Waianapanapa is located three miles north of Hana on a bluff overlooking a black sand beach. There is tent camping for 60 people and 12 cabins that accommodate up to six people each The cabins are furnished with bedding, towels, cooking and eating utensils electricity hot water, showers, stoves and refrigerators. Polipoli is located at the 6200 foot elevation in Upcountry Maui, 30 miles from Wailuku. Situated in dense forest this is the perfect spot if you are looking for solitude. Tent camping is available for 20 people. There isone cabin that accommodates up to ten with a gas stove and a cold shower (no electricity). For Camping permits and cabin rental reservations, contact: Division of State Parks, 54 S. High Street, Room 101, Wailuku, HI 96793 or call 808-984-8109 between 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday (Hawaii Standard Time). Haleakala National Park operates four campgrounds. Paliku and Holua campgrounds are in the crater; and, Hosmer Grove and the Pools at 'Ohe'o campgrounds are outside the crater. Camping in the National Park is free, but a permit is required and the numbers of campsites are limited. There are also three cabins available for rent in the Park and reservations are handled through a lottery system. Write to the Park Superintendent, Haleakala National Park, P. 0. Box 569, Makawao, HI 96768 at least three months before your visit. Include the number of people in your group, the exact dates and the cabin(s) you choose to use each night. You will be contacted only if your request is drawn in the lottery. For more information, call 808-572-4400.  Private CampgroundsThe Episcopal Church operates Camp Pecusa, located on the beach near Olowalu. Camping here is on a first come, first served basis at a rate of $5 per person, per night. Cabins are restricted for rent to organized groups. For camping and cabin reservations or more information, contact Camp Pecusa, 800 Olowalu Village, Lahaina, HI 96761 or call 808-661-4303. |
