Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)

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!

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.

So it the best

Amazing experience. Look forward to doing it again

Stayed at Kapalaoa Cabin March 14-16. Cabins were renovated during COVID. It was in nice shape and definetly worth the 2 year wait. There was propane for the stove , pots, pans and dishes. I actually got a fire going the first night! I think the compressed wood it doable if you un-compress it! It was nice to see there was kindling provided but you still good a steady flame to get is going as well. There are new nylon covered sleeping pads as well which were easy to wipe down. One negative was the front door of the cabin. It was really hard to close from the outside enough to engage the throw bolt. I can see people having a hard time securing it properly. Oh if you close it too much from the inside you will not be able to open it. Had to exit the back door to open the front from outside. Other than that it was a great experience!

The weather did not really allow for being outside once we made it to the cabin, wet, windy and cold. Cabin is super comfortable and has a new floor! Always good to see R&M done on these special cabins. A note regarding the out house, its looking quite full, maybe needs some attention to that. The front cabin door appears swollen and was very difficult to open, give it a hard push once unlocked and it took some time to shut it completely to secure the lock upon departing. Otherwise we will be back!

weather was crazy wet and cold with high winds! BUT I have had many cabin stays in the crater so it was all good.

The cabin reservation system works. We were able to get 2 cabins for a total of 3 nights and four days. The weather was bad the day we hiked out. But you have to be ready for anything = 40+ mph winds and horizontal rain and the trail was ankle deep in water. We made it and will never forget the experience. Thank you!

Our stay was wonderful as usual but the weather was quite wet and windy which we anticipated prior to going in. Will return again and try for the summer months.

Our backpacking weekend was awesome! Seeing the clouds in and out of the crater made the views even more stunning.

Good tip to know: Visitor center opens at 8:30am so if you want to get last minute advice from the rangers, plan your drive/start time accordingly. Gaiters helped on sliding sands trail. The cabin and outhouses were very clean. The lowest temp we experienced was 43 deg.

This was a Blaeautiful place and we were blessed to see this national park. We also enjoyed seeing all the native flora and fauna.