• A view of the cinder desert

    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.

  • Haleakala Visitor Center 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 20 through June 6. Visitors and tour operators may experience delays. More »

Operating Hours & Seasons

Seasons

Haleakalā National Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except during severe weather closures.

Hours

The park is open 24 hours a day.
Park Headquarters Visitor Center (7000 ft. / 2134 m) - 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Beginning March 10: 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.)
Haleakalā Visitor Center (9740 ft. / 2969 m) - Sunrise to 3:00 p.m.
Kīpahulu Visitor Center (coastal) - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visitor Centers

Park Headquarters Visitor Center, Haleakalā Visitor Center, and Kīpahulu Visitor Center are open daily and year-round subject to staff availability. All visitor centers have cultural and natural history exhibits. Books, maps, and posters are offered for sale by the Hawaii Pacific Parks Association. Naturalists are on duty during business hours to answer questions and help you make the most of your visit. There is a pay phone near both the Park Headquarters Visitor Center and the Kīpahulu Visitor Center.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Haleakalā National Park was established in 1916 as park of Hawaiʻi National Park - within one week of the creation of the National Park Service.