Māla Boat Ramp
Launch Type
Skill Level
Surface / Access
Concrete ramp; wet algae, slope and the tide can make footing slippery.
Allowed Craft
Two-ramp public launch north of Lāhainā. Current road access and recovery restrictions require a fresh check before departure.
Fees
Confirm current hand-launch, trailer-use and parking requirements with DOBOR. A mapped public ramp does not establish a fee exemption.
Parking Info
Use designated harbor vehicle spaces. Leave trailer-only spaces, ramp staging and loading docks clear; check posted parking charges.
Managing Agency
Hawaiʻi DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation
Yes — restroom/comfort station listed by DOBOR; check opening hours.
Yes — listed by DOBOR; current operation not guaranteed.
Not confirmed in the cited sources.
Drinking water not confirmed; bring your own.
Night lighting not confirmed; plan to launch and return in daylight.
Yes — vessel washdown listed by DOBOR; check operation and any fee.
No camping authorization established; use only a separately permitted campground.
Stay out of the navigation lane and do not tie up to working docks. Obtain local advice before leaving protected harbor water.
Active motorboat traffic, propellers, wakes, slippery ramp and exposed ocean beyond the harbor. Assess wind, swell and return access before launching.
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Address
Māla Wharf Road, Lāhainā, Maui, HI 96761
City
Lāhainā — Maui
County / Region
Maui
State / Country
Hawaii, United States
Coordinates
20.885205, -156.686692
Use the currently open public roads to Māla Wharf/Boat Ramp in north Lāhainā, reached from the Front Street/Māla Wharf Road area. Follow recovery-area signs and barriers, enter the public ramp lot and unload clear of commercial staging. Never bypass a recovery closure to reach the ramp.
Phone
808-243-5818 (DOBOR Maui district)
Hours / Season
Plan a daylight visit. Confirm posted gate hours and same-day closures before traveling.
Rentals / Marina
On-site rentals not verified; bring equipment or reserve with an island outfitter.
Accessibility
No adaptive launch verified. Sand, slope or uneven footing may require carrying assistance.
