Openings · last 7 days
129
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 129 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10068563
When Kipahulu Campground reopens
Kipahulu Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
495
Openings · last 90 days
577
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 577 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 06:00 and 09:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 121 of 577 detected openings (21.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 29 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 29–30 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 06 | 35 | 6.1% |
| 03 | 34 | 5.9% |
| 02 | 33 | 5.7% |
| 07 | 33 | 5.7% |
| 04 | 32 | 5.5% |
Site 06 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 35. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026 · of 21 monitored sites
Of the 2,205 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026): 466 open for online reservation · 206 reserved · 1,533 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
78.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 466 of 2,205 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026Not open online78.9%
Open site-nights466 / 2,205
Reserved (of online inventory)206 / 672
Weekday openings289
Weekend openings177
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 289 fall on weekdays and 177 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026November shows no online availability. 0 of 630 tracked site-nights are open there — 630 not yet released.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 21 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 03 | 30 |
| 01 | 28 |
| 07 | 28 |
| 02 | 27 |
| 04 | 27 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
November0 of 630 · not yet released
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
466 open site-nights across 21 sites at Kipahulu Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 68 2-night, 53 3-night, 24 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 01.
All 21 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Not recorded | None | 30 | 28 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +18 more |
| 01 | Not recorded | None | 28 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 07 | Not recorded | None | 28 | 23 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +16 more |
| 02 | Not recorded | None | 27 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +15 more |
| 04 | Not recorded | None | 27 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +15 more |
| 11 | Not recorded | None | 27 | 16 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +15 more |
| 06 | Not recorded | None | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +14 more |
| 08 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 6 +13 more |
| 10 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 16 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +13 more |
| 15 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 12 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 5 +13 more |
| 14 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 15 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +12 more |
| 05 | Not recorded | None | 23 | 17 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +11 more |
| 09 | Not recorded | None | 22 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +10 more |
| 13 | Not recorded | None | 22 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +10 more |
| 21 | Not recorded | None | 21 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 17 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 13 +6 more |
| 18 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 11 +6 more |
| 12 | Not recorded | None | 17 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 29, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 13, Oct 14 +5 more |
| 16 | Not recorded | None | 13 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 8, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 17, Oct 18 +1 more |
| 19 | Not recorded | None | 13 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18 +1 more |
| 20 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 19 |
About Kipahulu Campground
Overview
Main Campground:
Two comfort stations provide two vault toilets each (4 total). No water or showers available. No electrical outlets. Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet and hiking in the park with pets is allowed only on the roads and within the designated campground boundaries. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 8 am. Camping is limited to 3 nights in any 30-day period.
Recreation
Hiking is the major attraction for the Kipahulu District of the Park. The campground overlooks ocean cliffs and is a short walk to ‘Ohe’o Gulch and Kuloa Point along the Coastline Trail. The Kuloa Point Loop Trail loops around and leads to the Pipi Wai trail which goes across the road and will go through a dense bamboo forest with views of Makahiku Falls and Waimoku Falls. The hike is a nature trail with a boardwalk going through the bamboo forest. The hike is 2 miles one-way and takes approximately 2 and1/2 hours to complete, taking your time to enjoy the scenery. Make sure to pack plenty of water and be prepared for rain at any time. Please keep in mind, these waterfalls are for viewing only. Adhere to all signs and be safe on your hike. Venturing off trails can lead to unwanted accidents. Junior Ranger programs are available for young children. Join our Rangers at the Visitor Center for information.
Facilities
Two comfort stations provide two vault toilets each (4 total). No water or showers available. No electrical outlets. The Visitor Center is open daily and has historical displays as well as a small gift store. A comfort station is located outside of the Visitor Center with a water station and flush toilets. There are no water spigots for foot washing.
Natural Features
The campground is located in an open field area overlooking the ocean. The area is rocky coastline and is a short walk to ‘Ohe’o Gulch and Kuloa Point along the Coastline Trail. There are no beaches located at this campground. Pools and falls are inaccessible for swimming.
21 monitored sitesNo hookupsWaterfrontOceanfrontPets OKMax party 24
Getting there
From Kahului, the Kipahulu Campground is located 64 miles along the historic Road to Hana Scenic Drive highway 360. Plan your day early if wish to arrive before evening to set up your campsite. Also, be prepared for rain at any point on your journey. There are few places to eat along the way, so packing a lunch or snacks and water is recommended.
Po Box 369, Makawao, HI 96768808 248-8746
Accessible SwimmingCampingHikingHistoric & Cultural SitePicnickingVisitor Center
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10068563 · facility
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Roll CS-10068563 · Kipahulu Campground · Makawao HI12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Kipahulu Campground?
Reservations for Kipahulu Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 78.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 466 of 2,205 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 577 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Kipahulu Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 129 site-date openings at Kipahulu Campground in the last 7 days, 495 over 30 days and 577 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Kipahulu Campground?
53 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Kipahulu Campground?
October 2026, with 302 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 651.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Kipahulu Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 29 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 29-30 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Kipahulu Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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