Hosmer Grove Campground
Auto-accessible Hosmer Grove Campground is on the way to the summit, on Haleakala's windy slopes.
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Hosmer Grove Campground Details
Auto-accessible Hosmer Grove Campground is on the way to the summit, on Haleakala's windy slopes. In the cloud belt of Haleakala, just below the 7,000-foot level in the summit area, Hosmer Grove is subject to changeable weather. Campers should be prepared for rain or cold, and nighttime temperatures can drop to near-freezing. Daytime highs average between 50 and 65 degrees. The campground features picnic tables, grills, drinking water, and pit toilets. Sites sit close together in an open, grassy area near the Hosmer Grove forest. There's also a a self-guided nature trail beginning and ending at the campground. Space is available at both campgrounds on a first-come, first-served basis; no reservations are accepted, and stays are capped at three nights per month in each campground. Hosmer Grove campground has a limit of 50 guests and a 12-person per group limit.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hosmer Grove Campground
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0.2 mi away
Supply Trail
The Supply Trail starts at the road leading to Hosmer Grove and runs steeply uphill for 2.3 miles before intersecting with the Halemau'u Trail.
0.2 mi away
Hosmer Grove
You'll find the turn-off to Hosmer Grove a mile below the Park Headquarters Visitor Center.
0.4 mi away
Haleakala National Park Summit Entrance
Visitors are required to pay via credit card at both entrances of the national park.
0.9 mi away
Haleakala National Park
The stark volcanic landscape at the peak of Haleakala might not suggest it, but this national park on the Hawaiian island of Maui protects more endangered species than any other in the U.S.
0.9 mi away
Park Headquarters Visitor Center
The first stop for most visitors is the Park Headquarters Visitor Center.
