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
joel h
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: Hōlua 4, Loop: Hōlua
Camped here in January. It was chilly and we had to work around some rain and wind to figure out the best night for camping. Keep an eye out on the zone forecast for the summit. There was water in the storage tank during this time of year.
Kevin H
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2025 • Stayed at: Palikū 4, Loop: Palikū
Backpacked Haleakala in December. I was expecting cold nights and rain but was suppressed by the sunny days and 45F (7C) nights.
I should have taken sun screen.
Paliku had nice grass patches but no sight numbers so it's 1st come 1st serve.
Holua had site numbers but the sites were very dusty dirt patches.
There are water at both sites and it was easy to drive in tent stakes.
I thought Paliku was the prettiest.
The hiking was great. The trails were in great shape and easy to navigate. The best section for me was the climb up to Halemau'u trailhead.
Getting a hitch back to the top was very easy.
Zachary B
VerifiedDecember 28, 2024 • Stayed at: Palikū 2, Loop: Palikū
The stars couldn’t get any better. It was an amazing experience. We should have started earlier to have more daylight hours but it was awesome.
David M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: Hōlua 1, Loop: Hōlua
Great views. Rangers were totally positive!
Jason R
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: Palikū 2, Loop: Palikū
Great camping experience in a unique and breathtaking place. Take advantage of (and heed) all the info and resources on the website, especially regarding the weather and water.
Kaupo Gap is not for novices or the unprepared and the most difficult part is not US Park jurisdiction. I recommend consulting a hiking resource (like AllTrails) and you CANNOT underestimate your water requirement.
Jonathan G
VerifiedDecember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: Hōlua 3, Loop: Hōlua
Many camping areas are in loose dirt. Be prepared with a ground cover for your tent. The camping areas should be farther apart. This is supposed to be backcountry camping. Hopefully the park service will plan to move the areas farther apart one day.
Matthew M
VerifiedNovember 27, 2024 • Stayed at: Hōlua 2, Loop: Hōlua
Amazing experience. Campsite was clean, comfortable, and easy to find. The views are 10/10, highly recommend a sunrise hike!
James G
VerifiedOctober 29, 2024 • Stayed at: Hōlua 1, Loop: Hōlua
Gate attendant (chubby female) was extremely rude and condescending for sunrise October 26. As a local, I’ve heard her spiel multiple times in the past, and she became upset when I didn’t want to have a conversation with her. In fact, she stated that I was rude for not wanting to engage in “conversation” with her. Then, when I explained that I was merely trying to be efficient and not make the early morning vehicles behind me wait in line, she claimed I was lying and restated that I was “just rude.” Finally, when I attempted to de-escalate by wishing her a nice day, she responded with “you have the kind of day you deserve.” That’s a fireable offense. What a nasty person you have in your employ. Ick. Clearly she needs a change in her life, starting with her place of employment. One suggestion, if she’s going to hold visitors hostage while she lectures them, I recommend having her hold on to ID’s until after she’s done. That way folks won’t be so eager to drive away. Really, truly a nasty person and control freak who came close to ruining our visit. I will warn others to beware of her. 🤮
Tanner K
VerifiedOctober 24, 2024 • Stayed at: Hōlua 2, Loop: Hōlua
First day that I hiked in was beautiful. Clouds rolling in and out but mostly sunny afternoon. Clear amazing sky all through the night. Second day and hike out was all in the clouds. Great trip
Amanda F
VerifiedOctober 20, 2024 • Stayed at: Hōlua 1, Loop: Hōlua
Amazing views! Definitely harder than anticipated.
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. |
