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
Earl M
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2022 • Stayed at: Palikū 2, Loop: Palikū
The overall experience was awesome. There were only 2 issues we had. The first issue was that the wilderness campsites are numbered but is very confusing. The online map of the Paliku showed one thing but the actual campsite had signs that were not in accordance to the online map. We eventually just picked the area closest to what we thought was correct in hopes that another group would have no issue should we be mistaken. The second issue was when we reserved a spot at Paliku, we were shooting to reserve the cabin. Unfortunately, it was not available to reserve due to a water shortage at that time. I would check back periodically to see when it would be available but when it did become available, it was already reserved for that date. The worst part about that was when we camped there that night... no one showed up to the cabin. I'm not sure if there was an emergency or what but we would've easily made use of that cabin that night... such a waste...
Pius K
VerifiedDecember 31, 2021 • Stayed at: Palikū 2, Loop: Palikū
The sites at Holua are very nice, with flat ground and a wind shade built with stone walls. But what were they thinking with these sites at Paliku? The ground is incredibly inclined and rough/not flat - it looks like a joke when you arrive. Perfectly flat green in front of the cabin and the ranger cabin but you are not allowed to camp there but have to go to these ridiculous campsites. Is the plan to absolutely prevent people from camping there?
Alexandra K
VerifiedDecember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 3, Loop: Hōlua
The weather is very unpredictable. Be prepare for lots of rain.
Leah M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 3, Loop: Hōlua
Definitely recommend going from sliding sands to the holua campgrounds end. Not the other way.. did an impromptu thru-hike with my partner from holua to sliding sands and it was a tough ending to the day. Highly recommend!
Sarah S
VerifiedDecember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 4, Loop: Hōlua
Holua is great! Sunny, nice spot with little foot traffic.
anja b
VerifiedDecember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: Palikū 1, Loop: Palikū
Please don't feed the Nene's.
Great place, expect changing weather conditions at any time.
Mark A
VerifiedDecember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 3, Loop: Hōlua
Good place, I enjoyed camping there. Sites 3 and 4 at Kolua campground are poorly signed. I ended up staying in site #4 instead of the #3 that I'd selected. No problem though because the other site was unoccupied except by a pair of nene geese. :-)
Ronna Z
VerifiedDecember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 5 (Group), Loop: Hōlua
Beautiful location for camping. I would have preferred to be nestled in the shrubs a bit for some added wind protection but we did ok where we were. Toilets are not maintained but so little use that they were fine for us. Great experience, hope to be back again but for longer next time!
Hartmut N
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: Palikū 1, Loop: Palikū
The hike through the park was excellent but the trail through the Kaupo gap through surrounding farmland was more difficult than I recalled it because it is not well maintained.
Rachel C
VerifiedDecember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 3, Loop: Hōlua
Awesome
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. |
