Entrance Fee
$25.00
/ Entrance - Motorcycle
Park Hours (Today)
All Day
Headquarters Visitor Center: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
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About the 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.
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What to See & Do
Become a Haleakalā Junior Ranger
Complete activities featuring the plants, animals, and history of Haleakalā to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
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 cinder slope. This is among the most popular hikes in the park thanks to its unbeatable crater views.
Enjoy the Sunrise
Start your day at the top of Haleakalā. With an advance sunrise reservation, visitors can await the dawn from any of four lookouts leading to the summit.
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 Trailhead. This hike is extremely strenuous and should only be undertaken by individuals who are equipped for a wilderness environment.
Short Hike to Leleiwi Overlook
Take a short .3 mile (.5 km) roundtrip walk out to Leleiwi Overlook. Pass native plants on your way to a spectacular view of the crater and the Koʻolau Gap.
Shopping
The HPPA operates three bookstores at Haleakalā National Park and they are located at Park Headquarters, Haleakalā Visitor Center, and Kīpahulu Visitor Center. The HPPA also maintains an online bookstore.
Self-Guided Tours
Kūloa Point Guided Hike
Along this half mile walk explore why Kīpahulu is an important homeland for generations of Hawaiians; archeological sites, native plants, and a landscape that includes important resources such as fresh water. This is a gravel path with about 60 feet of elevation change.
Hosmer Grove Nature Walk
Enjoy a .6 mile hike through Hosmer Grove and explore how human curiosity shaped the land around you in a place unlike anywhere else in Haleakalā National Park. This trail experiences about 100ft elevation change, exposed roots, and potentially muddy and uneven ground.
Geology Road Tour
Have you ever driven up the side of an active volcano? While on your 30 minute drive up Crater Road, follow the stops along this tour to explore the extraordinary volcanism that built more than 75% of Maui. Drive safe and never let your phone distract you while operating a vehicle.
Visitor Centers
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. A small exhibit hall features displays on the park's natural and cultural history. Restrooms are accessible from the outside and open 24/7. Please check park alerts for information on closures.
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, park staff can answer questions at the information desk. Visitors can learn about the history of the mountain through various displays. There is also a Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association bookstore with souvenirs available for purchase. Restrooms are located nearby in a separate building and are open 24/7. Please check the alerts page for any closures.
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 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, except when the park is closed during severe weather events. Please check park alerts for information on closures.
Where to Stay
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 Gulch. The campground has picnic tables, BBQ grills, and pit toilets. No water is available at Kīpahulu Campground; However, drinking water is available at the Kīpahulu Visitor Center restrooms. There are two general stores in the nearby town of Hāna (10 miles [16km] away) where you can purchase water and basic food supplies.
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 cold weather. Nighttime temperatures can drop into the to near freezing (0°C); daytime highs average 50-65°F (10-18°C). The campground has picnic tables, barbeque grills, drinking water, and pit toilets. Overnight stays are limited to three (3) nights total for all Park areas in a thirty day period. Pets are not permitted in or around campsite facilities.
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 by trail from the summit area and require you to hike a minimum of 3.7 mi (5.9 km).
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 come-first serve sites are available.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
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.
Park Amenities
Permits & Reservations
Permits may be required
Some activities in Haleakalā National Park — including backcountry camping, certain trails, and climbing routes — require advance permits. Check the official NPS website for current requirements before your visit.
Entrance Fees & Passes
Standard Fees
Entrance - Motorcycle
$25.00Valid 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.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$30.00Valid 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.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00Admits one individual with no car to Haleakalā National Park including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Areas. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
Commercial Entrance - Per Person
$15.00$15.00 per person for non-road based organized groups that offer activities such as Astronomy and Hiking.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$30.00$30.00 plus, $15.00 per person for road based tour vehicles, such as sedans, with a passenger carrying capacity of 1-7 people.
Commercial Entrance - Van
$45.00$45.00 for road based tour vehicles, such as large vans and mini buses, with a passenger carrying capacity of 8-25 people.
Timed Entry Reservation - Park & Location
$1.00A 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.
Annual & Lifetime Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$55.00Valid 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.
Operating Hours
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.
- MondayAll Day
- TuesdayAll Day
- WednesdayAll Day
- ThursdayAll Day
- FridayAll Day
- SaturdayAll Day
- SundayAll Day
Live Webcams
Click any camera to open the live feed on the NPS website.
Photos
Waimoku waterfall in the park's Kipahulu District
The Pools of ?Ohe?o in the park's Kipahulu District
Sun setting over the volcano crater and horizon
When to Go
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Trip Length
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