Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)

Amazing experience. Look forward to doing it again

So it the best

Kapaloao cabin was very nice. The new floor is great. Locks were missing from a number of wood lockers. The switch to brick like compressed wood is not good. There is no way to cut or break into pieces to start the fire. Fire stater is recommended on the website. I strongly agree. The pit toilet is almost full and attention to a new facility will be needed real soon to avoid individuals relieving themselves all over the cabin area.
Overall strongly recommended and I will be back again.

The cabin was spectacular! The code for the logs was off by 1 # so if your code isn't working just try changing each number until you get it unlocked. The logs were really challenging to lite but thankfully we hiked in with a duraflame so that really helped. I would also recommend bringing a tiny container of lighter fluid to start the logs. We also had a rat friend come in around 4:30am so don't be surprised if you hear some noise while you're sleeping. The views from the cabin are gorgeous!

Absolutely the next best place to heaven…the agency has promoted the upkeep of the cabins, the trails and the general overall natural beauty of Haleakalā!

My husband and I spent the night in the Holua cabin. We were happy that we stayed warm with the only 3 logs provided, but they were the type of logs that burned for hours. Purchase wood starters at the Visitor Center. The bunks had thick foam mattresses covered by plastic that I could easily disinfect with Clorox wipes. We actually stacked several together to make our beds more comfortable. The cabin holds 12 people, but it was only he and I. There was a single burner propane stove. The propane tank was behind a wall in a locked room. The pipe came through the wall and a valve was there to turn on the gas. We were able to boil water and make coffee although we still took iodine tablets for water purification. The kitchen is very dirty and falling apart. We were actually surprised to even see a kitchen. It needs a complete overhaul. There is a very large sturdy picnic table in the center of the room that unfortunately it seems everyone decided to carve their names/initials for the past 20 years. There are large windows in the cabin to allow an extremely amazing view of the volcano. It was so beautiful and peaceful. We have tent camped before in the volcano and it was COLD at night, but the stars were amazing . . . actually breathtaking. In the morning there was drizzling rain and a rainbow appeared close to our camp. Simply magical. I have no words. Unfortunately, our night in the cabin, although very comfy, the weather was cloudy and rainy. We didn't see stars and had to dry out our gear that got wet when we hiked out. We can't wait to go back and try one of the other cabins. I'm now trying to get a reservation in December. Hoping to be successful as it is hard on recreation.gov. If you love the outdoors, you have to put this on your bucket list. IT IS AN AMAZING AND FULLFILLING EXPERIENCE. BTW - We are in our early 60s and had no problem hiking down the switchback to the cabin and back out. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful time!

It was wonderful easy to use, it was upsetting to hike in a Bunch of gear to the last farthest away cabin and find out there are entire sets of kitchen utensils - plates, cups, utensils, pots, pans etc. A complete kitchen. Would have saved a bunch of weight to know that before hand.

Please update website for future people.

What an amazing experience. I would add to be careful on the wood floors and benches. The floor seem perfect for dancing without shoes and they are, but they are also old and well, I have a piece of the cabin as a souvenir....lol. overall one of the best times iv had in my life.
Mahalo for the opportunity to visit this sacred space.

Love Kapalaoa but there was no fuel for the burner.We had to improvise. I do note that there is a disclaimer in the reservations that there might not be fuel. However this was the first time it has happened to me in all the years I have had the privilege of staying in the cabins.The new kitchen dishes are an up grade. Also would like a more user friendly way to reserve the cabins in Haleakala for Maui residents.

Love Haleakala. We were advised there was no running water in the cabin. Fortunately there were several gallon jugs so we could fill from under the water tank. Now there is water in the horse pasture which is appreciated as hauling water up the hill has been a chore. We were able to get a fire going with new logs..bring fire starter. Full Milkyway overhead.