• Cindercones dot the landscape in the Wilderness Area

    Haleakalā

    National Park Hawai'i

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  • Water shortage at summit

    The visitor center nearest the summit is very low on water. Please use the toilets at Headquarters Visitor Center near the park entrance if possible.

  • Drive cautiously - Endangered birds land on roadway

    Nene (Hawaiian geese) and 'ua'u (Hawaiian petrels) are nesting in the park and may land on or frequent park roads and parking lots. Drivers are reminded to drive at the posted speed limits and exercise caution.

  • Construction Traffic - May 20

    On May 20, from 6:30am to 11:00am, construction trucks will be using the park road. The road will remain open to staff and visitors.

  • Summit District Parking Lot Rehabilitation In Progress

    During construction, parking spaces at Haleakala Visitor Center (near the summit) will be reduced by at least 50%. Construction is scheduled for May 22 through June 6. Visitors and tour operators may experience delays. More »

Doing Business With The Park

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 ensures 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. The Draft CSP has been released and is open for comments. Comments are being excepted through August 31, 2012. For additional information on the CSP, Click Here or contact the park at 808-572-4440. Updated June 29, 2012.

Please Note: No new CUAs are being issued until completion of the CSP. Completion is expected in September 2012.

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.

Click here to view current CUA holders.

Commercial Filming and Photography and other Special Park Uses
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.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

The three Wilderness Cabins at Haleakalā National Park, built of redwood in the 1930s by the CCC, are a popular lodging option for overnight hikers - but must be reserved in advance! More...