• 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 »

Permits

Permits are required for:

  • Wilderness camping (Palikū or Hōlua campsites)


  • Wilderness cabins (Kapalaoa, Hōlua or Palikū cabins)


  • Any special use: Weddings, Scattering of Ashes, Commercial Filming/Photography, Large Group Events, First Amendment Activities, Athletic Events, Collecting Resource Materials, and Construction and Commercial Vehicle Access to "Science City".


  • Any commercial use: Road Based Tours, Hiking Tours, Horse Tours, Astronomy Tours.




Did You Know?

Did You Know?

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built many of the trails and structures in Haleakalā National Park in the mid-1930s.