National Park a wet location; most of the rain falls through January; June meanwhile is the driest month.
The Park preserves the outstanding volcanic landscape of the upper slopes of Haleakala on the island of Maui and protects the unique and fragile ecosystems of Kipahulu
Valley, the scenic pools along Oheo Gulch, and many rare and endangered species. Haleakala, originally part of Hawaii National Park, was redesignated as a separate entity in July 1961. Haleakala National Park was designated an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980. Of its 30,183
acres, 19,270 are wilderness. CONTACTS Email - HALE_Interpretation_staff@nps.gov Write to
Haleakala National Park
P.O. Box 369
Makawao, Maui, HI 96768 Phone
Visitor Information
- 808.572.4400
Headquarters - 808.572.4400
Volunteer Information - 808.572.4487
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons
Park Headquarters, Haleakala Visitor Center and Kipahulu Ranger Station are open daily year round, subject to staff
availability. Hours are: Park Headquarters Visitor Center 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Haleakala Visitor Center SUMMER 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. WINTER 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Kipahulu Visitor Center 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Getting There
PLANE - The main airport is in Kahului,
in central Maui. Major airlines fly from the U.S. mainland and inter-island flights are common between the main Hawaiian islands. CAR - Haleakala National Park extends from the 10,023 foot summit of Haleakala down the southeast flank of the mountain to the Kipahulu coast near
Hana. These two sections of the Park are not directly connected by road, but both can be reached from Kahului. The Summit area of Haleakala is a three hour round trip drive from Kahului via roads 37, 377, and 378. Follow the signs posted along the Highway. The Kipahulu area
of the Park is at the east end of Maui between Hana and Kaupo. It can be reached via Highway 36, a curvy, often wet road. Kipahulu is about 90 miles from the resort areas of Wailea or Kaanapali, and 60 miles from central Maui. Driving time is about 3-4 hours each way. An extension
of this road, Highway 31, goes around the dry side of the island, past Kaupo and on to Ulupalakua. It is only partially paved and can be hazardous or closed during periods of stormy weather. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - There is no public transportation available to the park.
Weather & Climate
Summit Area: The weather at the summit of Haleakala is unpredictable. Temperatures commonly range between 40 and 65F, but can be below freezing at anytime of year with the wind chill factor. Weather changes rapidly at high elevations on Haleakala.
Intense sunlight, thick clouds, heavy rain and high winds are possible daily. Wear lightweight, layered clothing that will keep you warm even in wet weather, and sturdy, comfortable shoes. NOTE: Persons with heart or respiratory problems and pregnant women should check with their
doctor before coming to the Park, given the reduced oxygen at high elevation. Kipahulu Area: The weather in Kipahulu is usually warm, and rain is common. Flash flooding of the pools and streams can be hazardous to swimmers and hikers. Always check with the Park Rangers before
entering the pools and never swim if flood warnings are posted. Mosquitoes can be prevalent in this area. FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee
KIPAHULU DISTRICT
Free!
PER INDIVIDUAL FOR THE SUMMIT AREA OF THE PARK
$5 for 7 Days
Per
bicyclist, motorcyclist, or individual on foot for the Summit area of the Park.
PER VEHICLE FOR THE SUMMIT AREA OF THE PARK.
$10.00 for 7 Days
$20.00 for Annual
Per single family vehicle, non-commercial, entering the Summit area of the Park.
SUMMIT
DISTRICT-CAR PASS
$10.00 for 7 Days
SUMMIT DISTRICT-INDIVIDUAL BICYCLE, MOTORCYCLE, OR FOOT
$5.00 for 7 Days
Local Passport
ANNUAL PASS
$20.00 for Annual
For purchaser and all accompanying persons in a private non-commercial
vehicle.
CAMPING
Hosmer Grove
Open All Year
This small campground is located just below the 7,000 foot level in the Summit area. Space is available without a permit on a first come, first served basis. The campground has picnic tables,
BBQ grills, drinking water and pit toilets. Sites are close together in a partially forested area with a central parking lot. Self-guided nature trail begins and ends at the campground.
Kipahulu Campground
Open All Year
A primitive campground near the ocean
that is available without a permit on a first come, first served basis. No drinking water is available: you must bring your own water supply. The campground has picnic tables, BBQ grills, and pit toilets.
Wilderness Cabins
Open All Year
Three wilderness cabins
are maintained by the National Park Service for visitor use by advanced reservation lottery. To reach the cabins, you must hike a minimum of 4 miles to Holua, 6 miles to Kapalaoa, and 10 miles to Paliku. Each cabin is allocated to one party as a unit, with a capacity of upto 12
people per night. Fees for the cabins are based on the number of people in the party: 1-6 people = $40.00, 7-12 people = $80.00. At least one member of the party must be 18 years of age or older. To enter the reservation lottery, write to Haleakala National Park, Attention Cabins
at least 90 days prior to your trip. Include your first and alternate choices of dates and cabin preferred. The more flexible your request, the better your chance of winning a reservation. Keep in mind that weekends are more requested than weekdays. We occasionally have cabin cancellations
available. To fill a cancellation, call the Park at (808) 572-4400 between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm (HST) daily to check on availability. You will need a Visa or Mastercard to secure a reservation by phone. For both wilderness camping and cabins, stays are limited to 3 nights per month,
with no more than 2 consecutive nights at any one cabin or campground.
For More Information on this campground please call (808) 572-4400
Wilderness Camping
Open All Year
There are also two Wilderness campgrounds - Holua is a 4 mile (one way) hike
down the Halemau`u trail and Paliku is 10 miles (one way) down either the Sliding Sands Trail or the Halemau`u Trail. Both are primitive with only pit toilets and non-potable water. Campers should have provisions and equipment appropriate for possible cold, wet weather. There are
no open fires allowed in the Wilderness, so portable campstoves and a fuel supply are recommended. Some form of water treatment is required. These campgrounds require a free, backcountry permit, available at Park Headquarters between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm daily. Space at both campgrounds
is limited, and no advance reservations are taken for wilderness camping.
FACILITIES
Visitor Centers
*PARK HEADQUARTERS VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Phone - 808-572-4400
Location - One mile from the park
entrance at 7,000' elevation. Driving time from the resort areas of Kihei and Ka'anapali is about two hours. Hwy 37 to 377 to 378 to the Park Road. The Kipahulu and Summit areas of the park are NOT connected by any one road.
Available Facilities - Restrooms, public telephone,
picnic area, Hawaii Natural History Assoc sales area. Backcountry camping/ cabin permit station. NO FOOD OR GAS AVAILABLE.
HALEAKALA VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year
Summer 6:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Winter 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM
Phone - No phone.
Location - Near
the summit of Haleakala, 9,700' elevation. Ten miles from the park entrance off the Park Road.
Exhibits - Interpretive exhibits on the natural, geologic and cultural heritage of Haleakala.
Available Facilities - Restrooms, Hawaii Natural History Assoc sales
area. NO PUBLIC PHONE, GAS, OR FOOD AVAILABLE.
KIPAHULU VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Phone - 808-248-7375
Location - On the Kipahulu coast near the pools of 'Ohe'o (sea level). Hwy 36 to 360 (the Hana Hwy) to 31. Driving time to Kipahulu
from resort areas of Kihei and Ka'anapali is three to four hours one way.
Special Programs - Hawaiian Cultural Demonstrations on the last Thursday of each month during the summer, 10 AM- 3 PM. Hawaiian Cultural Hikes to the lo'i (taro patch) on the first Tuesday of each
month during the summer, 10 AM and 1 PM, through cooperative agreement with the Kipahulu 'Ohana.
Exhibits - NEW EXHIBITS ON THE CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE OF KIPAHULU ARE NOW OPEN!
Available Facilities - Restrooms, public telephone, picnic tables. Hawaii
Natural History Assoc sales area. Backcountry camping permit station. Frontcountry camping available. NO DRINKING WATER, FOOD, OR GAS AVAILABLE.
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