About Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)
Number of accommodations: 3
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Horseback Riding
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (173)
What Guests Are Saying
Haleakalā National Park offers a unique and breathtaking experience, with stunning views, especially at sunrise and sunset. Many reviewers praised the rustic cabins for providing shelter and warmth, despite some needing maintenance and occasional shortages of propane and firewood. Overall, visitors expressed gratitude for the park's beauty, the helpful staff, and the magic of spending nights surrounded by the incredible night sky and tranquil landscapes.
What Guests Are Saying
Haleakalā National Park offers a unique and breathtaking experience, with stunning views, especially at sunrise and sunset. Many reviewers praised the rustic cabins for providing shelter and warmth, despite some needing maintenance and occasional shortages of propane and firewood. Overall, visitors expressed gratitude for the park's beauty, the helpful staff, and the magic of spending nights surrounded by the incredible night sky and tranquil landscapes.
Review Summary
Terri T
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: Kapalaoa Cabin, Loop: Kapalaoa Cabin
We got to the cabin and found our locker of wood opened and empty. I contacted my niece via satellite message so that she could call park service and get a code for another locker. Did not get a response and luckily it didn’t get as cold as we had no heat. This is the response i got back after our trip “ Hi Terry, this is dispatch. Your daughter had called um, claim that you were out, didn't have any wood in your locker. Unfortunately, it does happen sometimes and the email that you were sent says that sometimes there isn't any wood there and to just bring enough clothes to stay warm. Um, I hope that you stay warm out there and sorry about um, not having any with my cabin. Have a good evening, bye. That’s a translated voicemail. Typical govememt response I guess. Just be forewarned. Other than that had a magical time backpacking the crater.
frank c
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: Paliku Cabin, Loop: Paliku Cabin
2nd time in a row that we have had no propane in cabin. Seems like the rangers and park personnel don’t care as much anymore such a shame hopefully get it together soon
John D
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2026 • Stayed at: Kapalaoa Cabin, Loop: Kapalaoa Cabin
Rangers did not notify us of the propane outage until we arrived at the visitor center. Paliku cabin is deteriorating and the mice are in the hundreds, occupying all the drawers and cabinets. Such a pity. This is an amazing historical place and in a beautiful location, but it is almost uninhabitable now.
Mitch Lunceford
January 18, 2026
Haleakalā National Park is one of the most surreal places I’ve ever been. Standing above the clouds feels unreal, like you’re on another planet. The scale, the silence, and the views completely reset your brain. Sunrise is obviously famous, but honestly, any time of day is breathtaking. It’s humbling in the best way and makes you realize how small you are in the grand scheme of things. If you’re on Maui and don’t make the trip up here, you missed something truly special.
Kathleen D
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2026 • Stayed at: Holua Cabin, Loop: Holua Cabin
I suggest you call the rangers the day before. On our last trip, we arrived at the top and they informed us there was no propane at any of the cabins…so, no cooking and no water purification. We had to drive back to Kahului to buy a stove, canisters, and water tablets. If we had known in advance we would have brought the gear. :/
Danielle S
VerifiedDecember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: Kapalaoa Cabin, Loop: Kapalaoa Cabin
This is a wonderful place to be, I always love the experience of being in Haleakala Crater and especially in the cabins. It is magic!
Marc N
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: Paliku Cabin, Loop: Paliku Cabin
Trails were well maintained. Signage was helpful to navigate. Cabin was vintage, but that is a part of the adventure.
Silas H
VerifiedDecember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: Paliku Cabin, Loop: Paliku Cabin
Hiked to the far cabin and back over two days. A lot of work, but very rewarding. Beautiful landscape, unique wildlife, and a real get away from people. Rangers at this park were very friendly and helpful as well.
Shellie S.
November 21, 2025
What a unique national park! It is my first time to see crater so near !!!
Road coming to this national park is winding but well paved!
The scenery along the road is serene!
The national park itself is a wonder. -once in a lifetime !
We watch the sunset! Great experience!
Oh it is very cold on the mountain here so prepare to wear thick Jacket and pants !
paul j
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: Kapalaoa Cabin, Loop: Kapalaoa Cabin
Amazing place away from it all. Great base to explore the crater.
Location Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)
Address:
Po Box 369
Makawao, HI, 96768
United States
Getting There (GPS Info):
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude( (NAD83)
N-20.7689599
W-156.2430039
Directions to the Summit Area (mountain and crater): There are brown information signs along the way. From Kahului, take Hana Highway (SR36) and travel 2.0 miles (toward Hana). Turn right onto Haleakala Highway (SR37) and travel for 7.8 miles. Turn left onto State Highway 377 and travel for 6 miles. Turn left onto Crater Road (large brown wooden Haleakala NP sign mounted in median) and travel for 1.2 miles. Continue on Crater Road for 9.9 miles to arrive at the park boundary/Entrance Station. The Summit (elevation 10,023ft 3055m) is 11 miles, about an additional 30-minute drive, beyond the Entrance Station.The campground is accessible via Hana Highway (SR36) and Haleakala Highway (SR37), which connect to State Highway 377 leading to Crater Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 20.7097 / -156.164
Elevation: 2040 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
12PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Entry and Wood Locker Codes: Each of the cabins and wood lockers are secured with a combination lock. Codes for the locks will be sent from hale_interpretation@nps.gov to the email address listed on the reservation 1-2 weeks in advance of the first night on the reservation.If you are making a reservation within two weeks of your first night due to a cancellation, contact hale_interpretation@nps.gov or call 808-572-4400 to obtain entry and wood locker codes. Please contact the park as soon as booking is complete since park staff may not be available for last minute code requests.Park staff are not available in the backcountry to assist groups who do not have the codes or are locked out. Permit holders assume all responsibility for ensuring they have the codes before heading into the backcountry.
- All garbage, food, and personal gear must be packed out. Respect other visitors' right to quiet and solitude-- Visitors to the cabins are advised to sanitize before and after use utilizing their own cleaning supplies that should be packed out. Cabins should be left clean and fire completely out. LOCK DOORS and windows when you leave. You may be fined for dirty or damaged cabins or denied future access. Graffiti on the natural and constructed environment is considered vandalism and will be prosecuted. Cabin is for the EXCLUSIVE USE of permittee and registered guests. Campers are told to respect cabin user privacy and should not be let in.
- Reservation Permit. A printed copy of the reservation MUST be held by the reservation holder at all times. Reservations are non-transferable. The reservation holder is legally responsible for the actions and safety of the group. Leave an itinerary and guest list with a friend. If you are renting a vehicle- please enter “Rental” in the license plate form field. When you arrive on island, you MUST log back into recreation.gov to enter your rental car plate. Once your permit is printed you cannot edit your license plates. Email hale_interpretation@nps.gov with updated license plate information if unable to update online.
- Facilities. All three cabins offer pit toilets and non-potable water. You must filter or treat water before drinking. Each cabin has a wood-burning stove, a two-burner propane stove, and 12 padded bunks. Bring a lighter or matches. During drought, you must pack in all your water. No electricity in the cabins. There is no cell service in the wilderness.
- Wood and Propane Supply. Locker number(s) and combination(s) will be issued by park staff via email to the email account listed on the reservation from the hale_interpretation@nps.gov account. The park cannot guarantee that propane or wood will be available. A fire starter is recommended if intending to utilize the wood stove. Extra logs and fire starters are available for purchase at the Haleakalā Visitor Center (9,740ft).
- Essentials. First aid kit, trail map, compass, extra food, extra water (3 - 4 liters per person/day), flashlight, headlight with extra batteries, tent/shelter with rain fly, sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, hat), sleeping bag, emergency blanket, extra layers (rain jacket/pants), pocket knife, and gear repair kit.
- Fires. Open fires or gathering firewood is NOT allowed. Fires are permitted in the wood stove only. Don't move firewood from outside the park. The park provides three logs per night. Extra logs are available for purchase at the Haleakalā Visitor Center (9,740ft). Do not give out logs to campers.
- Entrance Fee. A separate park entrance fee, valid for three days, is required. The park honors interagency passes.
- Stay on Trails. Hiking off trail and short-cutting switchbacks is prohibited and subject to citation. Off-trail hiking causes erosion and damages fragile and/or endangered life forms that are not readily apparent to the casual observer.
- Restrictions. NO pets, firearms or wheeled vehicles. NO feeding or harassment of wildlife. NO picking plants, disturbing rocks, building cairns.
- Visited Hawaii Island or Kauai recently? All gear, especially shoes must be cleaned thoroughly to prevent rapid ʻōhia death (ROD) Wiping down gear with a 70% alcohol solution is recommeneded to satisfy this requirement.
- Kaupō Gap Trail: The Kaupō Gap Trail leaves the boundary of Haleakalā National Park and is not maintained by the NPS. Hikers assume all risk on this rugged, unmaintained, and brushy trail. At times, the trail can be difficult to follow or find. Several hikers have become disoriented, lost, or injured while navigating this trail. NPS officials highly recommend travel on either the Halemauʻu or Keoneheʻeheʻe Trails to access Haleakalā Crater.
- No Camping: Camping outside the cabin in non-designated camping space is prohibited
- Pack Animals: If planning to travel by pack animal--please notify park staff upon making your reservation to ensure sufficient paddock space is available. All waste produced by pack animals must be removed from parking areas and trailheads. No group may have more than 12 pack animals. Riders, commercial operators, and owners are responsible for the removal of dead or injured stock within 72 hours. Pets of any other kind are prohibited on all trails.
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Last updated: June 9, 2026
