Kīpahulu Campground
20.6597, -156.0445 · Park boundary: National Park Service
The Kīpahulu campground is about 1/8 mile (.2km) south of the Kīpahulu Visitor Center. It overlooks ocean cliffs and is a short walk from 'Ohe'o Gulch. The campground has picnic tables, BBQ grills, and pit toilets. No water is available at Kīpahulu Campground; However, drinking water is available at the Kīpahulu Visitor Center restrooms. There are two general stores in the nearby town of Hāna (10 miles [16km] away) where you can purchase water and basic food supplies.
- Every day
- All Day
Campers will check in at the Kīpahulu entrance station. The check in time is 2 pm. Check out time is no later than 11 am on the last day of the reservation. Campers are expected to leave their camp site neat and litter free for the next visitor.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Fee for a single campsite reservation.
All park visitors are required to purchase a recreational use pass upon entering Haleakalā National Park. Passes are non-transferable and are valid for 3 days including the date of purchase. A variety of park passes cover park entrance fees. $30.00 per private vehicle - Valid for 3 days. $25 per motorcycle - Valid for 3 days. $15.00 per pedestrian or bicycle - Valid for 3 days. A variety of annual passes are also available, see https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/fees.htm for details.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Reservations are required for all Kīpahulu camp sites.
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - year round
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Drinking water
- No water
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Host on site
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Not allowed
- Trailers
- Not allowed
- Access roads
- Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
- Classification
- Limited Development Campground
The campsites are not paved, but vehicles can easily access each individual site in the loop.
There are accessible restrooms and water fountains at the Kīpahulu Visitor Center. The campsites are spread out on a flat grassy field, which can be muddy and rocky in places. A small number of sites are .2 mile away from the main campsite loop.
Fires permitted only in provided grills. Gas stoves are permitted. No ground fires allowed.
Water is available nearby at the Kīpahulu Visitor Center.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Kīpahulu Campground is located on the right immediately past the Kīpahulu District Entrance Station. Follow the road .3 mile to the campground loop.
Kīpahulu Campground is often hot, humid, and buggy. Be prepared for intense rain, sun, and mosquitos when staying at the campground.
Overnight stays are limited to three nights total for all park areas in a 30 day period.
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