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
Christopher B
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Palikū 2, Loop: Palikū
I accidentally booked the wrong site, slept 2.5 hours in the cold rocky grass land near Hulō, and continued to hike to the peak at sunrise. I also didnt have a headlamp. More vacation death marches!
Amy B
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Palikū 3, Loop: Palikū
Most beautiful place I’ve been 10/10!
Jeanne L
VerifiedNovember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 4, Loop: Hōlua
Sleeping out in Haleakala National Park was something I will never forget. My wilderness exerience was made simple by clear signage on the trails and at the campsites. Our National Parks are in my mind one of our greatest resources.
Neil F
VerifiedNovember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: Palikū 1, Loop: Palikū
I loved it. Probably not for everyone I was cold my first night with thermals, and sweats on, but that didnt stop me from enjoying every moment. Even though the campgrounds were fully booked I was still the only one camping. Great overall experience.
Hugh T
VerifiedNovember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 4, Loop: Hōlua
Cancelled my Spaceship order - don't need it anymore as I have already been to another planet:-). This is a great hike - down sliding sands, wandering around the trails in the crater (valley), camped at Holua and hiked out next day. Weather was mostly cloudy which was good as I would have been fried if it was sunny. Very windy and wet in the late afternoon but it died down overnight. Trails are in excellent condition - big thank you to those doing what must be very tough trail maintenance in that environment.
John H
VerifiedNovember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: Palikū 3, Loop: Palikū
Camp site signage doesn’t jive with the pic posted in the campground.
Zhili Z
VerifiedNovember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 1, Loop: Hōlua
trip of a lifetime. unforgettable hike. our highlight of the maui trip
Nimai W
VerifiedNovember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 3, Loop: Hōlua
I reserved campsite #3 for two nights, after one amazing night at Palikū. My friends and I walked around for a good 20 minutes, we seriously could not find it! Only saw signs for sites 1 and 2. So we found a nice open spot down a path, and set up camp. The next morning we were approached by a ranger saying we were not suppose to be there and they had intended on writing us a ticket! But when we explained the situation she was very understanding and just asked us to move to a different site. To be fair, it was a well established site, flat, and solid ground. We had not trampled or disturbed any plants or wildlife. So we moved as we were asked, no problem.
Despite the circumstances it was a pleasant surprise seeing a ranger in the back country taking care of our public lands. Nearby we found a big pile of garbage, old aluminum cook set, clothes, a liquor bottle, hidden in some Pukiawe. That was a real bummer. It added 5lbs to my pack on the hike out. But this place is worth keeping clean.
Sites are cozy, and the water spigot is a bit of a trek…. But if you can handle the freezing temps, the sunrise here is second to none.
Jeana M
VerifiedNovember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 2, Loop: Hōlua
Haleakala has some of the worlds most spectacular scenery. Hiking into the crater can feel somewhat other worldly, especially as I did not see anyone all day on my second day there, while hiking from Holua to Paliku. It was quiet and spectacular.
I tent camped as the cabins are few and almost impossible to secure for shelter. The trails seem well maintained and the tent site's were by permit. they were clean and provided some nice flat spots. They were also located in beautiful spots.
The outhouses were pretty rank, but apparently not being fully maintained due to covid and staff cutbacks as explained by signs hung in outhouse.
Seeing the sunrise through the Koolau gap over the clouds will be a memory of a lifetime!
Dennis N
VerifiedNovember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: Hōlua 1, Loop: Hōlua
Great hike!!!!!
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. |
