Hosmer Grove Campground

Overview

Hosmer Grove lies in the cloud belt of Haleakalā, just below the 7,000 foot level (2134m) in the Summit District. Be prepared for rain and cold weather. Nighttime temperatures can drop into the to near freezing (0°C); daytime highs average 50-65°F (10-18°C).

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

6 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Hosmer Grove Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Moderate Hike to the Crater EdgeHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.2 mi from camp

  Meander through native shrubland to glimpse rare forest birds and a variety of plants found only in Hawaiʻi. National Park Service

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• Short Hike to Leleiwi OverlookHike · 30-60 Minutes · 1.7 mi from camp

  Pass native plants on your way to a spectacular view of the crater and the Koʻolau Gap. National Park Service

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• Strenuous Hike Across the Crater FloorHike · 7-9 Hours · 3.8 mi from camp

  Experienced hikers can "thru" hike the crater from Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trailhead, across the crater floor, and out to Halemauʻu Trailhead. National Park Service

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• Moderate Hike into Haleakalā's CraterHike · 1-2 Hours · 3.8 mi from camp

  Enter the park's Wilderness on the Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trail and take a moderate out-and-back hike partway down the windswept cinder slope. National Park Service

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• Halemau'u TrailheadTrailhead · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Kahakapao Loop TrailHike · 5.4 mi long · 3.7 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Birds On The EdgeViewpoint · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Leleiwi OverlookViewpoint · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• PuʻuokākaʻePeak · 4,977 ft · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• KilohanaPeak · 9,534 ft · 2.9 mi from campShow on map
• Gulch CaveCave · 2.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.