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Hosmer Grove Campground

Hosmer Grove Access Rd., Kula, Hawaii 96790 USA

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  • No Wifi
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“woodland wonderland!”

Hosmer's Grove is an example of experimental forestation from Hawaii's territorial days. Located just inside Haleakala National Park near the summit of Haleakala in Maui, Hawaii, it includes a campsite and several hiking trails.Hawaii's first territorial forester, Ralph Hosmer, imported tree species from around the world in hopes of creating a viable timber industry. In 1927 he began planting stands of pine, spruce, cedar and eucalyptus at this site, which can still be seen today in the grove. Only 20 of the 86 species introduced survived: those with shallow roots were blown down in storms, others found the soil chemistry or fungi unsuitable for growth or reproduction.[2] A few thrived, escaping from Hosmer's experimental forest. The Mexican weeping pine (Pinus patula), Monterey pine (Pinus radiata), and eucalyptus have become aggressive invaders and are now recognized threats to the native ecosystems within Haleakala National Park.

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Julie Mattox

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24 February 2017

Elevation 6,800 feet. 30 minute, 0.5 mile walk through a magical forest. A free trail brochure describes plants and other resources found along the way. Home to many native and alien species of birds, plants and insects. One of the best spots on Maui for watching native forest birds.

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Hosmer Grove Campground

Hosmer Grove Access Rd.
Kula, Hawaii
96790 USA
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  • Sun - Sat: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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  • Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Restrooms
  • Wifi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Max Stay
3
Affiliation
National park
Lowest Nightly Rate
5
  • Laundry
  • Propane
  • Showers
  • Big Rigs
  • Boondock
  • Firewood
  • Fifty Amp
  • Tent Sites
  • Cabin Sites
  • Full Hookup
  • Paved Sites
  • Dump Station
  • Mobile Homes
  • Public Water
  • Pull Through
  • Reservations
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Water Hookup
  • Potable Water
  • Age Restricted
  • Dispersed Sites
  • Open Seasonally
  • Permit Required
  • Group Tent Sites
  • Fulltime Residents
  • Standard Tent Sites
  • Pull Through RV Sites
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