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About Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)
Number of accommodations: 3
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Hiking
Horseback Riding
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Propane
- Propane
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Reviews (198)
What Guests Are Saying
Haleakalā National Park offers a breathtaking and magical experience, especially for those who stay in the cabins. Many visitors praised the stunning night skies, unique landscapes, and well-maintained trails, making the backpacking journey memorable. However, some cabins, particularly Paliku and Holua, showed signs of wear and lacked essential supplies like toilet paper and wood, which detracted from the experience for some guests. Overall, the park's natural beauty and tranquility make it a worthwhile destination for adventure seekers.
What Guests Are Saying
Haleakalā National Park offers a breathtaking and magical experience, especially for those who stay in the cabins. Many visitors praised the stunning night skies, unique landscapes, and well-maintained trails, making the backpacking journey memorable. However, some cabins, particularly Paliku and Holua, showed signs of wear and lacked essential supplies like toilet paper and wood, which detracted from the experience for some guests. Overall, the park's natural beauty and tranquility make it a worthwhile destination for adventure seekers.
Review Summary
Rodahl L
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: Holua Cabin, Loop: Holua Cabin
Another great experience. Got the email saying propane was low or none in the cabins. Brought our turbo-boils and purchased fuel at the Ace Hardware in Kahului. Cashier said we could return what we didn’t use but when we went back they refused to take it back.
Hike in from sliding sands was great, beautiful, and long to Kapalaoa.
Saw a white juvenile owl flying. No moon so stars were gorgeous.
Hike out the switchbacks was cold and rainy.
Bring a rain jacket just in case. Tradeoff, stay dry and hot, or get wet and be cold. Good backpack cover is essential to keep pack and things inside dry. Will be back next year.
Pete R
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: Kapalaoa Cabin, Loop: Kapalaoa Cabin
Kapalaoa is the ideal spot in the Haleakala crater.
Jenifer B
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: Holua Cabin, Loop: Holua Cabin
Perfect weather, perfect cabin experience. The broom needs replaced if anyone is able to bring one on their stay.
Carol Zamora
July 15, 2026
Amazing experience! We saw the sunset. The view is breathtaking. A native Hawaiian sang as the sun set and made the experience even better. If you are planning a trip, add this to your itinerary.
Kjerstine Nielsen
July 19, 2026
Seeing the sunrise at this park is a must. Dress warmly and bring gloves and a hat. When it is windy, it can be cold. If possible, visit again in the full daylight as it changes your perspective. I also recommend going to the oceanside of the park which is accessible by taking the road to Hana.
Shawn T
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: Kapalaoa Cabin, Loop: Kapalaoa Cabin
Where do I begin. This was a fantastic backpacking experience/adventure starting with the hike down into the crater from Sliding Sands trail to reaching my first destination Kapalaoa Cabin. This spot was the best out of the three cabins I stayed. The night sky was amazing from the milky way to sunset to sunrise. The only beef I have it’s required to clean the cabins by sweeping the floor. All three cabins brooms 🧹 has seen better days. The bristles was so short I barely could use the broom to sweep. Paliku and Holua cabins had no toilet paper, luckily I brought extra. Paliku cabin—the furthest away —was in poor shape when I arrived. Floors and ceiling needed some TLC. I reported this to the ranger when leaving Haleakalā. All in all I would definitely do this backpacking trail again.
Shawn T
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: Holua Cabin, Loop: Holua Cabin
Where do I begin. This was a fantastic backpacking experience/adventure starting with the hike down into the crater from Sliding Sands trail to reaching my first destination Kapalaoa Cabin. This spot was the best out of the three cabins I stayed. The night sky was amazing from the milky way to sunset to sunrise. The only beef I have it’s required to clean the cabins by sweeping the floor. All three cabins brooms 🧹 has seen better days. The bristles was so short I barely could use the broom to sweep. Paliku and Holua cabins had no toilet paper, luckily I brought extra. Paliku cabin—the furthest away —was in poor shape when I arrived. Floors and ceiling needed some TLC. I reported this to the ranger when leaving Haleakalā. All in all I would definitely do this backpacking trail again.
Daniel N
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: Holua Cabin, Loop: Holua Cabin
Nice cabin, good setup, very quiet.
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.
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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: September 20, 2026
