Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

Park Closure Kīpahulu District Campground is Closed

Due to last week's heavy rain, the campground road sustained damage and will need time to repair. It will be closed through at least Monday, November 9.

Information No Water at Hosmer Campground

Water at Hosmer Campground in the Summit District is shutoff due to a waterline break. Water is available 24-hours at Headquarters Visitor Center one mile up the road. At this point we don't have an estimate for when repairs will be complete.

Information Haleakalā Phones Not Working

The park’s phones are currently unable to accept incoming calls. For questions, please email HALE_INTERPRETATION@NPS.GOV or call 808-490-9870. This temporary cell phone is available to reach the park, but service may be intermittent.

Information Expect Long Waits at the Summit Entrance Station Before Sunset

Due to a high volume of traffic, cars may be temporarily turned around at the gate when capacity is reached. Purchasing a pass online does not guarantee entry at sunset. To ensure timely access, arrive 3 hours before sunset.

Information Drive Cautiously - Endangered Birds on Roadway

Nēnē (Hawaiian geese) and ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) are nesting in the park and may land on or frequent park roads, parking lots, and road leading up to the park. Drivers are reminded to drive at the posted speed limits and exercise caution.

Overview

This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit this special place - renew your spirit amid stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest with an unforgettable hike through the backcountry.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Guided Tours
  • Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
  • Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Swimming
  • Shopping

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

Operating Hours: The Summit and Kīpahulu Districts of Haleakalā are open 24 hours a day. A sunrise reservation is required for entry between 3am and 7am daily.

Fees and passes

  • Entrance - Motorcycle — $25.00
  • Entrance - Private Vehicle — $30.00
  • Entrance - Per Person — $15.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Per Person — $15.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan — $30.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Van — $45.00
  • Timed Entry Reservation - Park & Location — $1.00
  • Annual Entrance - Park — $55.00

The America the Beautiful pass covers entrance fees at federal recreation lands across all four agencies.

Getting there

Located on the island of Maui, Haleakalā National Park extends from the 10,023 foot (3055m) summit of Haleakalā down the southeast flank of the mountain to the Kīpahulu coast near Hana. These two sections of the park are not directly connected by road, but both can be reached from Kahului. There are no gas stations within the park.

Visitor centers

Campgrounds

  • Hosmer Grove Campground (6 sites) — reserve
  • Kīpahulu Campground (9 sites) — reserve
  • Wilderness Cabins (3 sites) — reserve
  • Wilderness Tent Sites (10 sites) — reserve

Weather

On any given day, the temperatures in the park can range from a high of 80°F (27°C) in Kīpahulu to a low of 30°F (-1°C) at the summit. In either area clouds and rain can quickly replace warm sunshine. Weather in the high-elevation summit and wilderness areas of the park is highly unpredictable and changes often. Cool temperatures, intense solar radiation, and rapidly moving clouds are characteristic. On average, the temperature drops about 3°F for every 1,000 foot rise in elevation.

Phone: 8085724400

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

Waimoku waterfall in the park's Kipahulu District
Waimoku Waterfall · NPS
The Pools of ?Ohe?o in the park's Kipahulu District
The Pools of ?Ohe?o in the park's Kipahulu District · NPS
Sun setting over the volcano crater and horizon
Sunset Over the Crater · NPS Photo

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