• 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 »

Commercial Services Plan

Haleakala National Park is in the process of creating a framework to manage all entities that do business in the park. The public is invited to participate.

This page provides information about:
- The planning process
- Where the park is in the process
- How the public can participate
- Related information about park planning and commercial services

Commercial Services Plan progress:
Draft Commercial Services Plan and commenting instructions (28MB PDF) released June 2012
Final CSP Public Comment Summary Report with Appendix (349KB PDF) released March 2013

News releases:
Draft CSP and Environmental Assessment Released (73KB PDF) - 6/28/12
Draft CSP Meetings Update and Venue Change (45KB PDF) - 8/3/12
Draft CSP Meeting in Hana Time Changed (49KB PDF) - 8/10/12

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The following documents provide background on National Park Service policies that relate to the Commercial Services Plan.

Document Description
NPS Policies Web link to policies, regulations, and Executive orders that affect the NPS
Commercial Visitor Services Chapter 10 of NPS Management Policies
Cooperating Associations Director's Order 32 regarding Cooperating Associations such as Hawaii Pacific Parks Association
Park Planning NPS Management Policy Chapter 2
Environmental Impact Analysis Director's Order #12 Regarding NPS and NEPA
Handbook for Environmental Analysis Part of Director's Order 12
NEPA's top 40 most asked questions Web page with FAQ's on National Environmental protection Act
Civic Engagement Director's Order 75 on public involvement


Did You Know?

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The Summit Area of Haleakalā National Park is one of the best places in the world to view the night sky. Stick around after your hike to experience top-notch stargazing.