Commercial Use Authorization
Businesses desiring to conduct visitor service related operations inside Haleakala National Park must obtain a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA). The CUA is a tool to manage commercial activities to insure that they do not impair park resources AND provide for quality visitor services.

The process of granting a CUA also insures that the activity is necessary and appropriate in a National Park setting and specific to Haleakala. Thus certain commercial activities are prohibited such as ballooning, hang gliding, canyoneering, or food concessions.

Businesses operating inside the park without a CUA are subject to fines, mandatory court appearances, confiscation of equipment, and denial of future opportunities to operate in this or any other National Park.

Commercial Services Plan
Haleakala National Park is currently creating a Commercial Services Plan (CSP) to provide long term guidance for business activities inside the park. For additional information on the CSP Click Here or contact the park at 808-572-4445.

Please Note:  No new CUAs are being issued until completion of the CSP.

Commercial Bicycle Tour Safety Stand Down

Interim Commercial Operation
Commercial services currently operating within the park will continue to be issued CUAs until such time that the Commercial Services Plan and Environmental Assessment (CSP/EA) is completed. Commercial use at sunrise will continue to be limited as directed in the Commercial Use at Sunrise: Interim Operations Plan.

Current CUA Holders

Special Use Permits
Commercial filming and photography require a special use permit rather than a CUA. Click Here for Special Use Permits.

Contact Information
Contact information for CUAs and Special Park Uses Click Here.