About Haleakalā National Park (wilderness Tent Permit)
Number of accommodations: 10
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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 (217)
What Guests Are Saying
Haleakalā National Park offers stunning landscapes and a unique hiking experience, particularly at the Paliku and Holua campsites. Visitors praised the incredible views, starry nights, and helpful park rangers. However, many noted that the campgrounds could benefit from better signage and maintenance, especially regarding restroom facilities, and emphasized the importance of being well-prepared with water and warm clothing for the variable weather.
What Guests Are Saying
Haleakalā National Park offers stunning landscapes and a unique hiking experience, particularly at the Paliku and Holua campsites. Visitors praised the incredible views, starry nights, and helpful park rangers. However, many noted that the campgrounds could benefit from better signage and maintenance, especially regarding restroom facilities, and emphasized the importance of being well-prepared with water and warm clothing for the variable weather.
Review Summary
Fiona H
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2023 • Stayed at: Palikū 3, Loop: Palikū
We spent 3 days hiking and 2 nights in Haleakala crater. It was absolutely incredible. Our route was sliding sands to Paliku campsite 3, Paliku to Holua campsite 3, and then Holua to Halemau'u to hitchike back to our car - parked at the sliding sands trailhead. I recommend the route we took and would not recommend the reverse route, it would make for a very strenuous last day of hiking 10 miles with close to 3,000 ft elevation gain. We packed for all weather and experienced warm sunny days and cool nights with a mild winds. Paliku was a beautiful lush and protected campsite home to many birds and nenes. Holua has stunning views, be aware that Holua is more exposed, most campsites are on dirt rather than grass, and there is not much protection from wind. We had incredible sunsets and sunrises with views above the clouds. We felt so lucky to have been able to experience Haleakala this way. What a wonderful way to begin 2023!
Summer S
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2023 • Stayed at: Hōlua 3, Loop: Hōlua
Pack in water filtration so you can have plenty hydration when you get to campsite.
Kinal B
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2023 • Stayed at: Hōlua 1, Loop: Hōlua
Beautiful campground in the wilderness.
Louis A
VerifiedDecember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: Palikū 3, Loop: Palikū
None
Amber F
VerifiedDecember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: Palikū 1, Loop: Palikū
Great location!! Well maintained and beautiful landscape
Lacey B
VerifiedDecember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: Palikū 2, Loop: Palikū
The sign at the trail head of the Kaupo Gap is incorrect. It says 3.5 miles to park boundary which is correct but then it says 5.5 miles to paliku campsites. But then when u get to paliku campsites it says 7 miles to trail head. 7 miles is correct. The 5.5 is extremely misleading and should be changed
Caroline W
VerifiedNovember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: Hōlua 2, Loop: Hōlua
Overnighting in the remote areas of Haleakala is the best way to experience this park. I recommend doing a loop, though it requires some logistical skills, but is probably more satisfying than an out-and-back course.
Ryan M
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: Hōlua 4, Loop: Hōlua
Beautiful spot. Nene have food aggression, it is obvious people have been feeding them and they have been crapping all around the campground. Please don't feed them, according to NPS it is problematic to do so
Damien W
VerifiedNovember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: Palikū 3, Loop: Palikū
Nice campsite location, well maintained, good access to water and toilet.
Shane W
VerifiedNovember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: Hōlua 1, Loop: Hōlua
Unreal location. Quietest, clearest night sky I've ever seen. Can't recommend enough. Previous campers have kept Holua spotless, please do your part as well!
Sites can be a bit hard to identify; there's a map posted on the second outhouse along the trail branch (the one near the camp sites) as well as on a stake on the side of said trail. As of Nov 2022 the water spigot is inop but a sign directs you to the water tank behind the cabin.
If you can't update your pass with rental car info (our reservation was locked out as we arrived on island that morning), go to the visitors center and register with the staff there.
Location Haleakalā National Park (wilderness Tent Permit)
Address:
Po Box 369
Makawao, HI, 96768
United States
For maps of the island and the park visit https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/maps.htm
To the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park: There are brown information signs along the way. From Kahului, take Hana Highway (SR36) and travel 2.0 miles (toward Hana). Turn right onto Haleakalā 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 Haleakalā 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 of Haleakalā (elevation 10,023ft 3055m) is 11 miles further and about an additional 30-minute drive, beyond the entrance station.
To Headquarters Visitor Center: The Headquarters visitor center will be the first building on the right hand side of the road past the entrance station. Here you can use flush toilets and fill up on water prior to starting your hike.
To Halemauʻu Trailhead: From the Headquarters visitor center, continue up 3 switchbacks to the first pull-off on the left hand side marked "Halemauʻu Trailhead". You may choose to begin your hike at this trailhead (3.7 mi (6 km) one way to Hōlua; 10.4 mi (17km) one way to Palikū).
To Keoneheʻeheʻe (sliding sands) Trailhead: From the Headquarters visitor center, drive 11 miles up several switchbacks (about a 30 minute drive) to the Haleakalā Visitor Center parking lot. Once you enter the lot, the trailhead is on the right hand side. You may choose to being your hike at this trailhead (7.4 mi (12 km) one way to Hōlua; 9.3 mi (15km) one way to Palikū).
Latitude & Longitude: 20.7399 / -156.218
Elevation: 2131 feet
Policies & Rules
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REQUIRED: Prior to their trip, all visitors MUST watch “Haleakalā NP’s Leave No Trace (LNT) Video ” to set expectations on how to recreate responsibly in Haleakalā National Park’s wilderness. www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm |
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Reservation Permit. A printed copy of the reservation must be held by the reservation holder at all times. The reservation holder is legally responsible for the actions and safety of the group. Be prepared for weather extremes. Leave an itinerary and guest list with a friend. |
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License Plate. 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. |
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Water. There are non-potable water spigots located near the campsites. All water must be filtered or treated prior to consumption. Water is not guaranteed, bring enough water with you for your trip. In times of drought, all water must be carried in. |
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Restrictions. NO pets, firearms or wheeled vehicles. NO feeding or harassment of wildlife. NO picking plants, disturbing rocks, building cairns. |
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Stay On Trails. Haleakalā is an on-trail park. Please stay on all designated 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. |
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NO Fires. Open fires or gathering firewood is NOT allowed. |
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Wilderness. These campsites are located in federally designated wilderness. There is no cell service accessible within any part of the crater. |
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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 |
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Quiet Hours. Respect other visitors' right to quiet and solitude--quiet hours are 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. |
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Trash. Pack out ALL trash that is brought into the crater. |
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Visitor Cabins. There are cabins located nearby both campsites. A reservation for a campsite does NOT grant access to the cabins. All campers must respect cabin user privacy and will not be let in by those with a cabin permit. Cabin reservations may be made separately here. |
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Visited Hawaii Island or Kauai recently? All gear, especially tent and 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
