Haleakalā National Park

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Haleakal? National Park, PO Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768

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.

Directions

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.

Reviews

Haleakalā National Park offers a variety of camping and hiking experiences characterized by stunning natural landscapes, beautiful ocean and mountain views, excellent stargazing, and helpful park staff. Visitors appreciate the peaceful, remote campsites and unique cabins amid well-maintained trails. Challenges frequently mentioned include limited or no running water and showers at many sites, basic facilities such as pit toilets with occasional odors, sloped or uneven campsites, competitive reservation systems, and variable weather conditions that may be cold, humid, or rainy. Accessibility issues such as narrow roads and confusing campsite signage are also noted, along with occasional disturbances from other campers and wildlife like mice.

Stunning natural and ocean views

Peaceful and remote camping spots

Helpful and friendly park staff

Excellent stargazing and night skies

Well-maintained trails and cabins

Limited or no running water and showers

Basic pit toilets with odor issues

Shelters and campsites on uneven or sloped ground

Competitive and confusing reservation systems

Variable and often cold or rainy weather conditions

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Anya T

Campground:Kipahulu Campground

Loop:A

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Great campground with beautiful views! Perfect for easy access to hiking trails & beat the rush. The staff were very kind and helpful.

v m

Campground:Kipahulu Campground

Loop:A

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Very good views and peaceful

Vivian T

Campground:Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)

Loop:Hōlua

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Saw tons of stars at the Holua campsite. The sunrise over the clouds was blocked by a nearby hill when I went but could still see the reflections on the clouds which was excellent. Overall would highly recommend.

Jon A

Campground:Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)

Loop:Palikū

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Worth it!

Dana R

Campground:Kipahulu Campground

Loop:A

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Site 18 was fabulous. Look for a shortcut to it in the tall grass just after the rock wall. The grass hides the entrance, but is a real path.

Loni H

Campground:Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)

Loop:Hōlua

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Reviewed 15 days ago

The views and landscape are from another world; it truly feels like an alien planet in the caldera, and the views of the nighttime sky and sunrise have the potential - cloud cover permitting - to be unlike you've ever seen. The only caveat - and it's a big one - is that it feels like an 8 mile hike in each direction, even though signage indicates it's only 4 miles in each direction. Be ready to test your fitness if you're carrying a heavy pack. Worth it? absolutely.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Haleakalā National Park.

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 29% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 2 years of reservations.