If are you up for adventure and are tired of the busy towns, then camping may be the thing for you. Maui is perfect because you can camp on the black-sand beach or even inside a volcano: it has no bounds. You will enjoy the outdoors of Maui in ways you never have before, and you will love it. All you need is to pack your necessities, rent a truck, or use your vehicle and be ready to have the adventure of your lifetime. Below are some of the best camping options in Maui that you will love.
Waianapanapa State Park
This state park is on 122 tropical acres, and you will enjoy its black sand beach, lava arch, and water caves. It has some of the best views on the Island, and you will be awed by the stunning beauty of nature from here. You can go hiking in the lava caves and even swim in the hidden swimming holes. You will need to make an online booking before going there to make the process efficient for you since you will be denied access without a prior reservation. The cabin can accommodate up to six people.
Camp Olowalu
It is a private campground and one of the cleanest and highest-rated camping spots in the area. The facilities are more sanitary than those in public campgrounds, which will be better for you. They have 36 tent camping sites that are usually on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you love taking kayak trips, then this place will be perfect for you since they have guided tours every day. It is also kid-friendly hence ideal for a large family with children. You can even host birthday parties and family gatherings here.
Haleakala National Park
Haleakala has four spots that you can camp in. Two of them are easily accessible while the other two will need you to hike to access them. The former include Hosmer Grove which is at 7000 feet, hence can be quite cold at night, and Kipalahu which is at sea level and is warmer. The Hosmer Grove can accommodate around 50 people while Kipalahu can do 100. In both camps, there is no food or gas; hence, you will need to make prior plans. The camping is also on a first-come, first-serve basis. The other two campgrounds are Holua and Paliku. They are above 7000 feet and can only house 25 people, with a group limit of about 12 people. It can get freezing at night; hence, one is advised to carry some heavy clothing and heavy sleeping bags. The beauty of these two campsites is seeing the stunning volcanic crater and seeing the stars clearly at this elevated height. You will love it.
With the spots listed above to camp in Maui, all you need is to ensure that you have a camping permit, and you will be ready to go. The diverse landscape of this island makes it perfect for camping and a place that you will enjoy tremendously.
