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237 reviews
Haleakalā National Park offers stunning and diverse landscapes, making it a memorable destination for backpackers and nature lovers. Reviewers praised the well-maintained trails, breathtaking views, and the unique experience of camping in the crater, particularly at the Paliku and Holua campsites. While some noted challenges such as weather conditions, campsite maintenance issues, and the need for better signage, the overall experience was described as incredible, with many recommending it as a must-do for hikers.
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March 4, 2023 Stayed at: Hōlua 2, Loop: Hōlua
Beautiful landscape with well maintained trails. Rangers offered great tips for our over night at the Holua campsite. And can’t beat sunrise from inside the crater. Can’t recommend enough!
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March 2, 2023 Stayed at: Palikū 4, Loop: Palikū
We did an overnight hike to Paliku campground. This was a 10 mi hike each way. The hike starts at the top of the summit and winds down into a crater and then flat across to the campground. On the way back we had to hike back up the mountain to the summit. My boyfriend and I live in Vancouver, Canada, are experienced hikers and in great shape. This was one of the HARDEST hikes either of us have done. 1) for the distance 2) the elevation and 3) having to hike up at the end of the hike. It monsooned the whole time at the campground. I'm surprised our tent stayed together. The campground was clean and peaceful though. The trails were well maintained.
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February 26, 2023 Stayed at: Hōlua 2, Loop: Hōlua
Beautiful setting of the campground, far from the main tourism. Easy, but longer hike to the Campground.
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February 20, 2023 Stayed at: Palikū 3, Loop: Palikū
Denied re-entry.
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February 17, 2023 Stayed at: Hōlua 4, Loop: Hōlua
Haleakala has a major problem with the reservation system. Now that you don't have to stop at the visitor center to "sign in" and view the video to camp, people make reservations and simply don't show up. They only lose $8 but the rest of us lose the priceless opportunity to tent camp in the crater. For instance, the night I stayed there, the system said all campsites were taken -- I had gotten the last one -- but actually only one other was occupied and the remaining 3 were empty. The young couple at the other campsite said they experienced the same problem at another park campsite -- online everything is taken, but when they arrived, there were many vacant sites. Please figure out a way to open up tent camping to more of us, rather than have the tent sites reserved, but sitting empty! (Always glorious to hike and camp in the crater, just to let newbies know -- that is if you have any chance of getting a reservation.)
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February 17, 2023 Stayed at: Hōlua 1, Loop: Hōlua
Great location. We were able to end our day hiking down, viewing a beautiful sunset, then hiking with appropriate gear (head lamps) down to our spot!
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February 13, 2023 Stayed at: Palikū 4, Loop: Palikū
Great hike, sites were great but hard to identify site numbers.
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January 31, 2023 Stayed at: Hōlua 5 (Group), Loop: Hōlua
Someone stole my site so I used theirs, then a group of 8 drugged up people giggled all night 8' away from me in the site for 1-4 people. Book a group site if you are in a group to be away from those that want quiet.
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January 31, 2023 Stayed at: Hōlua 3, Loop: Hōlua
We loved camping in the park. The stars were amazing and the campsites were nice. The water was clear and plentiful. We were able to treat it with a steripen. We used spf 30 and wore sunshade hoodies but still got sun exposure. We'd like to hike to the other campside next time.
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January 21, 2023 Stayed at: Palikū 4, Loop: Palikū
The sites here are not well-marked, and many of the flattened-grass areas are very bumpy and/or exposed to the wind--though not all, so it's worth exploring a bit to find a good spot. This'd be a great place to have some properly flattened, cleared areas to reduce the amount of trampling around and make camping comfier. Also, note that the water spigot is not potable, but it's fine if you filter it!
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Po Box 369, Makawao, HI 96768 United States
Elevation: 2,131 ft
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 mi (...
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 mi (toward Hana). Turn right onto Haleakalā Highway (SR37) and travel for 7.8 mi. Turn left onto State Highway 377 and travel for 6 mi. Turn left onto Crater Road (large brown wooden Haleakalā NP sign mounted in median) and travel for 1.2 mi. Continue on Crater Road for 9.9 mi to arrive at the park boundary/entrance station. The summit of Haleakalā (elevation 10 ft 3055m) is 11 mi 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 (3.7 mi) one way to Hōlua; 10.4 mi (10.6 mi) one way to Palikū).
To Keoneheʻeheʻe (sliding sands) Trailhead: From the Headquarters visitor center, drive 11 mi 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 (7.5 mi) one way to Hōlua; 9.3 mi (9.3 mi) one way to Palikū).
Hōlua Campground is accessible via Hana Highway (SR36), Haleakalā Highway (SR37), and State Highway 377, all of which connect to the park and provide access to the surrounding areas.
The closest entrance is: Summit District Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 3.1 mi · 5 min
Last updated: November 4, 2026
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