South Kīhei Boat Ramp

Pacific Ocean — south Maui• South Kīhei — Maui• Maui• Hawaii
Key Information

Launch Type

Concrete ramp

Skill Level

Intermediate

Surface / Access

Concrete ramp; wet algae, slope and the tide can make footing slippery.

Allowed Craft

Kayak
Canoe
SUP
Description

Current south-Kīhei state ramp complex with docks, washdown, restrooms and shower. An older inventory pin near Kalama Park is intentionally not used.

Fees & Access

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

Amenities
Restrooms

Yes — restroom/comfort station listed by DOBOR; check opening hours.

Showers

Yes — listed by DOBOR; current operation not guaranteed.

Picnic tables

Not confirmed in the cited sources.

Water available

Drinking water not confirmed; bring your own.

Lighting

Night lighting not confirmed; plan to launch and return in daylight.

Boat wash

Yes — vessel washdown listed by DOBOR; check operation and any fee.

Camping

No camping authorization established; use only a separately permitted campground.

Additional Notes

Stay out of the navigation lane and do not tie up to working docks. Obtain local advice before leaving protected harbor water.

Hazards & Conditions

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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Location

Address

South Kīhei Boat Ramp, South Kīhei Road, Kīhei, Maui, HI 96753

City

South Kīhei — Maui

County / Region

Maui

State / Country

Hawaii, United States

Coordinates

20.707962, -156.446123

Directions

Drive south on South Kīhei Road past Kamaʻole Beach Park III. Enter the signed Kīhei Boat Ramp lot on the ocean side and follow the ramp/staging signs. Prepare away from the lanes and move to the correct car parking after unloading; tour vehicles and trailers need turning room.

Access & Contact

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.

Map
Marker
Leaflet Tiles © Esri — Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, OpenStreetMap contributors

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