About Haleakalā National Park
This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit this special place - renew your spirit amid stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest with an unforgettable hike through the backcountry.
Quick Facts
Entrance Fees
Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers to Haleakalā National Park, including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Districts.
Valid for three days. Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (14 max capacity or less) and all occupants to Haleakalā National Park including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Districts.
Admits one individual with no car to Haleakalā National Park including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Areas. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
$15.00 per person for non-road based organized groups that offer activities such as Astronomy and Hiking.
$30.00 plus, $15.00 per person for road based tour vehicles, such as sedans, with a passenger carrying capacity of 1-7 people.
$45.00 for road based tour vehicles, such as large vans and mini buses, with a passenger carrying capacity of 8-25 people.
A reservation is required for each vehicle entering the park from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. You may book a reservation up to 60 days in advance and 2 days in advance of the start date.
Operating Hours
The Summit and Kīpahulu Districts of Haleakalā are open 24 hours a day. A sunrise reservation is required for entry between 3am and 7am daily.
Activities
Getting There
Located on the island of Maui, Haleakalā National Park extends from the 10,023 foot (3055m) summit of Haleakalā down the southeast flank of the mountain to the Kīpahulu coast near Hana. These two sections of the park are not directly connected by road, but both can be reached from Kahului. There are no gas stations within the park.
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Entrance Passes
Valid for 12 months from purchase date. Admits the pass holders and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle (14 max capacity or less) to Haleakalā National Park, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Puʻuhonua ʻO Hōnaunau National Historical Park. All other National Park sites in the state of Hawaiʻi do not charge an entrance fee.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Moderate Hike into Haleakalā's Crater
Enter the park's Wilderness on the Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trail and take a moderate out-and-back hike partway down the windswept…
Strenuous Hike Across the Crater Floor
Experienced hikers can "thru" hike the crater from Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trailhead, across the crater floor, and out to Halemauʻu…
Enjoy the Sunrise
Start your day at the top of Haleakalā. With an advance sunrise reservation, visitors can await the dawn from any…
Visitors can choose to remain in the parking lot or walk along trails to catch the sunrise. As always, be…
Become a Haleakalā Junior Ranger
Complete activities featuring the plants, animals, and history of Haleakalā to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Junior Ranger activities can be completed virutally, before your arrive, or during your trip.
Shopping
The HPPA operates three bookstores at Haleakalā National Park and they are located at Park Headquarters, Haleakalā Visitor Center, and…
Moderate Hike up to the Bamboo Forest
Listen to the sounds of the bamboo forest as the towering stalks creak, clack, and clang along the Pīpīwai Trail!…
Visitor Centers
Haleakalā Visitor Center
About a 30 minute drive from the Headquarters Visitor Center, the Haleakalā Visitor Center is perched on the edge of the impressive volcanic valley. Inside,…
Hours: Haleakalā Visitor Center is open daily and year-round subject to staff availability. Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association operates a park store daily, pending staff availability. Park Rangers are on duty during business hours to answer questions and help you make the most of your visit.
Headquarters Visitor Center
The Headquarters Visitor Center is 1 mile (1.6 km) past the Summit District entrance gate. Inside, park staff can answer questions at the information desk.…
Hours: Park Headquarters Visitor Center, is open daily and year-round subject to staff availability. Stop in this visitor center to view cultural and natural history exhibits. Park rangers are on duty during business hours to answer questions and help you make the most of your visit.
Kīpahulu Visitor Center
Located at the coastal Kīpahulu District. Information desk, exhibits on natural and cultural history, and a Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association bookstore inside. Restrooms are open…
Hours: Kīpahulu Visitor Center is open daily and year-round subject to staff availability. All visitor centers have cultural and natural history exhibits. Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association operates a bookstore daily, pending staff availability. Park Rangers are on duty during business hours to answer questions and help you make the most of your visit. There is a pay phone near the Kīpahulu Visitor Center.
Campgrounds
Hosmer Grove Campground
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…
Kīpahulu Campground
The Kīpahulu campground is about 1/8 mile (.2km) south of the Kīpahulu Visitor Center. It overlooks ocean cliffs and is a short walk from 'Ohe'o…
Wilderness Cabins
Located on the island of Maui, Haleakalā National Park maintains three wilderness cabins for visitor use-- Hōlua, Palikū, and Kapalaoa. All cabins are accessible only…
Wilderness Tent Sites
There are two primitive wilderness tent areas which are accessible only by trail, Hōlua and Palikū. These sites are only reservable on recreation.gov. No first…
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