The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). It serves as public notice, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on public use and resource protection regulations pertaining specifically to the administration of Haleakalā National Park.
In accordance with regulations and the delegated authority provided in Title 36, Code of
Federal Regulations (“36 CFR”), Chapter 1, Parts 1-7, authorized by Title 16 United States Code, Section 3, the following provisions apply to all lands and waters administered by the National Park Service, within the boundaries of Haleakalā National Park. Unless otherwise stated, these regulatory provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in 36 CFR, Chapter 1, Parts 1-7.
Written determinations, which explain the reasoning behind the Superintendent’s use of discretionary authority, as required by Section 1.5(c), appear in this document identified by italicized print.
(a)(1) The following visiting hours and public use limits are established for all or for the listed portions of the park, and the following closures are established for all or a portion of the park to all public use or to a certain use or activity:
Visting Hours:
- The Park is open to the public year round.
- The Headquarters Visitor Center is open daily from approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, subject to unforeseen closures with not notice.
- The Haleakalā Visitor Center is open daily from sunrise to approximately 12:00 pm, subject to unforeseen closures with not notice.
- The Kīpahulu Visitor Center is open daily from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, subject to unforeseen closures with not notice.
Public Use Limits:
- Overnight backcountry camping requires a permit issued by Haleakalā National Park.
- Group size limits of no more than 12 individuals applies to all camping, hiking, and horseback uses and to all backcountry wilderness area uses, except as established by permit under 36 CFR 1.6.
- This applies to people traveling or camping together, and it applies to day use as well as overnight use. Groups larger than 12, intending to travel together and sharing the same affiliation, may divide into groups smaller than 12, provided they do not occupy the same route on the same day.
- Larger groups have been shown to create unacceptable resource impacts as well as noise impacts that adversely affect the experience of other visitors when traveling through the park. It has been demonstrated that large groups traveling and/or camping on the same route routinely divide into smaller groups only to reassemble at some point along the trail.
- Glass containers and glassware are prohibited within 100 feet of any stream.
- Overnight camping is limited to a total of three nights in thirty days.
- Hiking at Haleakalā National Park is restricted to established trails as identified by the Park map or the paved areas provided no traffic safety issues develop.
- Alcohol consumption is restricted to the Kīpahulu and Hosmer Grove campground areas.
- The establishing or erecting of play structures including bounce facilities, wading pools, slack lines, water slides, etc., is prohibited.
- Park water supplies are for personal or stock use only. They may not be used for recreational purposes.
- Traditional geocaching within park boundaries is prohibited.
- Due to the concerns of unchecked development of social trails in areas of archeological, scenic, and biological significance, and the concern of geocache placement in unsafe areas, traditional geocaches are prohibited. Geocaching also violates the following regulations: 36 CFR Section 2.22(a)(2), 2.1(a)(i), 2.31(a)(3).
- Parking of vehicles is restricted to designated or established parking and pullouts.
- Use of e-cigarettes and other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems is considered smoking. Use is restricted to areas where smoking is permitted. (DO#50D & Policy Memo 15-03 and 36 CFR 2.21)
Closures:
Closures are designated to protect critical ecosystems, including threatened and endangered species habitat, and to ensure the safety of park visitors and rescue personnel.
- The Summit and Kipahulu Districts of the park are isolated areas served by single roads which are periodically impassible. Both the Kipahulu and Summit Districts may be closed to the general public at the Superintendent’s discretion and will be noticed with appropriate signage and public messaging. These closures may be implemented by some of the following situations and conditions:
- 1. Safety hazards present, including severe weather, geological events, other natural disaster
- 2. Heightened threat to park resources
- 3. Failures or imminent failure of critical park infrastructure, including but not limited to: roads, bridges, power and water facilities
- 4. Inability of staff to reach the park due to weather, road closures, natural disasters, pandemics, law enforcement activity outside of park boundaries, at the request of County or State agencies due to emergencies, or due to other unforeseen incidents or safety concerns
- 5. Emergency Law Enforcement operations
- 6. Icy, blocked, or hazardous park roadways
- If enacted, park closures will be implemented at the following existing gates:
- Summit District: Gate will close at the cattle guard, just uphill of the NPS boundary
line (approximately 6500 feet elevation), and downhill from the Summit Fee Station.
- Kipahulu District: Gate will be closed at the intersection of Piilani Highway and
the Kipahulu District entrance road.
- All areas of the park are closed to off-trail travel.
- The Summit District of the Park, with the sole exception of the Hosmer Grove campground, is
closed to visitation from 3:00 am to 7:00 am daily, except for vehicles holding a valid reservation
for the date in which the visit occurs and permitted commercial operators. Valid reservations must
be in the name of an individual within the vehicle, and able to be verified by identification.
Reservations can only be obtained online or by phone at recreation.gov.
- Launching, landing or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by
the National Park Service within the boundaries of Haleakalā N.P. is prohibited except as approved
in writing by the superintendent.
- Definition: The term "unmanned aircraft” means a device that is used or intended to be
- used for flight in the air without the possibility of direct human intervention from within
or on the device and the associated operational elements and components that are
required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device
(such as cameras, sensors communication links). This term includes all types of devices
that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quad-copters, drones) that are used for
any purpose, including for recreation or commerce
- Prohibitions are to provide for public safety, preserve the park's natural and protected species, and to ensure the scenery and soundscapes associated with the designated Wilderness and adjacent areas.
- All caves and lava tubes are closed to entry. Closures are designated to protect critical ecosystems and cultural resouces.
- Kīpahulu Valley above terminus of Pīpīwai Trail, at Waimoku Falls is closed to entry.
Closures are designated for visitor safety and to protect critical ecosystems, including threatened and endangered species habitat.
- Park roads and areas closed to the public include:
- Water Catchment and access road
- Water Treatment facility and parking
- Park Offices and Administrative buildings
- Employee parking areas
- Facilities and Resources base yard
- Park Residential Areas
- Kīpahulu base yard
- Kīpahulu service roads accessing the Pīpīwai Trail, Kīpahulu Campground, and Kūloa Point Nu’u
District
- Closures are designated for visitor safety and to protect critical ecosystems, including threatened and endangered species habitat.
- All roads are subject to emergency closures without notice, prior to, during, and following natural disasters and events including: hurricanes, tsunamis, high winds, flooding conditions, volcanic eruptions and/or seismic activity. Watches and warnings issued for events may also dictate closures. Watch: Good possibility that predicted conditions could occur anytime within 36 hours. Warning: High probability that predicted conditions could occur anytime with 24 hours.
(a)(2) The following areas have been designated for a specific use or activity, under the conditions and/or restrictions as noted:
Camping:
- Refer to §2.10 for detailed camping area designations.
Passenger Buses:
- Engines must be shut down when not underway.
The idling of bus engines adds unnecessary exhaust fumes to the air and diminishes the enjoyment by visitors of the peace and tranquility of the Park.
(a) The following is a compilation of those activities for which a permit from the superintendent is required:
§1.5(d) The following activities related to Public Use Limits:
- Backcountry camping
- Backcountry cabin use
- Group sizes in excess of twelve, either hiking and/or camping
- Kipahulu Group Site
§2.4(d) Carrying or possessing a weapon, trap, or net
§2.5(a) Scientific specimen collection (taking any plant, fish, wildlife, rocks or minerals)
§2.10(a) The following camping activities:
- Overnight backcountry camping
- See §2.10 “Camping” for designated sites and restrictions
§2.12 “Camping” for designated sites and restrictions Audio Disturbances:
- a. (2) Operating a chain saw in developed areas
- b. (a)(3) Operation of any type of portable motor or engine, or device powered by a portable motor or engine in non-developed areas
- c. (a)(4) Operation of a public address system in connection with a public gathering or special event for which a permit has been issued pursuant to
§2.50 or §2.51
§2.17 Aircraft & Air Delivery:
- (a)(3) Delivery or retrieval of a person or object by parachute, helicopter or other airborne means
- (c)(1) Removal of a downed aircraft
§2.37 Soliciting or demanding gifts, money goods or services (pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit issued under §2.50, §2.51 or §2.52)
§2.38 Explosives:
- a. Use, prossess, store, transport explosives, blasting agents
- b. Use or possess fireworks
§2.50(a) Conducting a sports event, pageant, regatta, public spectator attraction, entertainment, ceremony, and similar events including weddings, vows, and other similar ceremonies.
§2.51(a) Public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations, parades and other public expressions of views.
§2.52(c) Sale of printed matter that is not solely commercial advertising
§2.60(b) Livestock use
§2.61(a) Residing on federal lands
§2.62 Memorialization:
- a) Erection of monuments (requires approval from Regional Director).
- b) Scattering ashes from human cremation.
§3.3 Use of a vessel
§4.11(a) Exceeding of established vehicle load, weight and size limits
§5.1 Advertisements (display, posting or distribution)
§5.3 Engaging in or soliciting any business (requires a permit, contract or other written agreement with the United States, or must be pursuant to special regulations).
§5.5 Commercial Photography/Filming:
- a) Commercial filming of motion pictures or television involving the use of professional casts, settings or crews, other than bona fide newsreel or news television
- b) Still photography of vehicles, or other articles of commerce or models for the purpose of commercial advertising.
§5.6(c) Use of commercial vehicles on park area roads (the superintendent shall issue a permit to access private lands within or adjacent to the park when access is otherwise not available)
§5.7 Construction of buildings, facilities, trails, roads, boat docks, path, structure, etc.
§6.9(a) Operation of a solid waste disposal site
Part 10 Disposal of Certain Wild Animals
Permits and Information
Camping permits may be obtained at the Haleakalā N.P. Visitor Centers. Information is available by phone at (808) 572-4400 or through the Park website: www.nps.gov/hale
Cabin permits and information may be obtained through the Haleakalā N.P. Revenue and Business office at (808) 572-4431 or through the Park website: www.nps.gov/hale
Commercial Permits and information may be obtained through the Haleakalā N.P. Revenue and Business office at (808) 572-4440 or through the Park website:
www.nps.gov/hale
Scientific Research and Collection permits may be obtained through the Haleakalā N.P. Research Permitting office at (808) 572-4424 or through the NPS website: www.nps.gov/cue/research/research_application_faq.pdf
36 CFR §2.14 – SANITATION and REFUSE
(a) Conditions for the disposal, containerization, or carryout of human body waste have been established as follows:
• Disposal of human waste must be done at Park established and maintained toilets
36 CFR §2.15 – PETS
(a)(1) The following structures and/or areas are closed to the possession of pets:
- All buildings, structures, and facilities.
- All backcountry and wilderness areas.
- All trails, walkways, and paths.
(a)(2) Pet excrement must be disposed of in accordance with the following conditions:
- Separately bagged and placed in Park trash receptacles or removed from the Park by the pet owner.
36 CFR §2.16 – HORSES and PACK ANIMALS
(a) The following animals are designated as pack animals for purposes of transporting equipment:
(b) The use of horses or pack animals is allowed on the following trails, routes or areas:
- Halemau’u Trail
- Keonehe’e’he’e Trail
- Kaupō Trail
- Maintained trails in the wilderness areas
- Service trail between Halemau’u and Hosmer Grove
(c) Other conditions concerning the use of horses or pack animals:
- Riding and pack animals will remain on established trails at all times.
- All excrement will be removed from parking areas, sidewalks, and trailheads.
- Saddle/Pack Animals are to be placed in the corrals provided for overnight stock use at the Palikū and Hōlua campsites.
- Where hitching posts or rails are provided animals will not be tied to any other property or resource.
- Tethering saddle/pack animals to living trees is prohibited except for periods not to exceed ten minutes.
- Animals will not be left unattended except in the designated corrals.
- No group may have more than twelve saddle/pack animals regardless of day or overnight use.
- Riders, commercial operators, and horse owners are responsible for the removal of dead or injured stock within 72 hours.
36 CFR §2.17 – AIRCRAFT and AIR DELIVERY
(a) The removal of a downed aircraft, components, or parts thereof is subject to procedures established by the Superintendent through written authorization.
- A permit must be obtained through the Superintendent’s office prior to any air delivery or retrieval.
- A permit must be obtained through the Superintendent’s office prior to any salvage or removal of aircraft.
36 CFR §2.21 – SMOKING
(a) The following portions of the park, or all or portions of buildings, structures or facilities are closed to smoking as noted:
- All buildings, structures, and facilities.
- All government owned or leased vehicles.
- Within twenty feet of any building entrance, window, or ventilation duct.
- During high or extreme fire danger the Superintendent may close the Park to smoking.
Second hand smoke has been determined to be a hazard to health. In addition smoke may cause damage to natural, historic, or cultural resources. All smoking materials will be extinguished and disposed of in the appropriate receptacles. For all e-cigarette see 36 CFR §1.5
36 CFR §2.22 – PROPERTY
(a) Property may be left unattended for periods longer than 24 hours in the following areas and under the following conditions:
- Vehicles and/or trailers associated with properly permitted backcountry use.
36 CFR §2.23 – RECREATION FEES
(a) Recreation fees, and/or a permit, in accordance with 36 CFR part 71, are established for the following entrance fee areas, and/or for the use of the following specialized sites, facilities, equipment or services, or for participation in the following group activity, recreation events or specialized recreation uses:
- Entrance Fee Areas: Entrance into all areas of Haleakalā National Park requires payment of recreation fees or display of a NPS annual or senior pass. The entrance fees are collected at the main entrance area of both the Summit and Kīpahulu areas. The fee shall be paid to the entrance station staff or if closed, at the automated fee machines.
- Special Recreation Permit Fee (such as, but not limited to, group activities, recreation events, and the use of motorized recreation vehicles):
All group activities and specialized recreation uses may be subject to permitting and/or additional fees. Please contact the Park Business and Revenue office to consult and determine if a permit and fee are required.
36 CFR §2.35 –ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
(a) The following public use areas, portions of public use areas, and/or public facilities within the park are closed to consumption of alcoholic beverages, and/or the possession of a bottle, can or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage that is open, or has been opened, or whose seal has been broken or the contents of which have been partially removed:
- All public areas of Haleakalā National Park are closed to consumption of alcohol except the campgrounds and cabins.
- Possession of an open alcoholic container is prohibited on all public roadways, parking areas, trails, and walkways, and in all public buildings.
36 CFR §2.51 PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES AND MEETINGS
The following areas are designated for public assemblies and or meetings:
- Headquarters Visitor Center: On the lawn at the North side of the Visitor Center bordered to the East by the concrete walkway, bordered to the West by a line drawn from the South West corner of the visitor parking area to the North West corner of the Headquarters building, and bordered to the North by the concrete sidewalk.
- Kalahaku Overlook: Within the area bounded by the railing, walkway and steps.
- Haleakalā Visitor Center: On the East sidewalk bounded by the two wayside exhibits and between the two sidewalk ramps.
- Kīpahulu Visitor Center: On the lawn area bordered to the South by the outside edge of the Visitor Center deck, bordered to the West by a line drawn between the North West corner of the Visitor Center and the South East corner of the restroom building, bordered to the North and East by the paved walkway and sidewalk.
- The Kīpahulu (Kau) hale area: Bounded on all sides by the rock work under the thatch roof.
- Public assembly will be confined to the above-described areas only and will not include any walkways adjacent to those sections described. Groups of greater than 25 shall obtain a permit through the Business and Revenue Office.
(a)(1) The following areas are designated for a specific use or activity and/or the following conditions or restrictions are imposed on a specific use or activity:
Materials That May Carry Invasive Species: the following types of items shall not be transported or delivered to area within Haleakalā National Park:
- Live or potted plants
- Soil
- Cut flowers
- Vehicles, tools or equipment with attached soil
Haleakalā National Park is unique for its isolation which makes it a refuge from exotic species and home to several endangered species which do not exist elsewhere. In order to prevent the introduction of non-native species as is prohibited in 36 CFR 2.1 (a)(2), the above listed high-risk vectors must not be brought to the islands. Less restrictive measures would allow the potential introduction of non-native species that could adversely affect many species and/or endanger island ecosystems.
(a)(2) The following conditions are in effect for walking, climbing, entering, ascending or traversing the listed archeological or cultural resource, monuments or statues:
• No walking on, climbing, entering, ascending or traversing of archeological or cultural resources is allowed with the exception of Native Hawaiians conducting traditional cultural practices under conditions established by the Superintendent (2.1 (a)(5).
(b) Hiking or pedestrian traffic is restricted to the trails, paved areas, or walkways as listed in Section 1.5 of this document.
(c) Amplified sound, defined as sound whose volume is increased by any electric, electronic, mechanical, or motor-powered means, is prohibited except in emergency situations, or by approval of the Superintendent.
(d)(1), (d)(2) The following fruits, nuts, berries or unoccupied seashells may be gathered by hand for personal use or consumption, in accordance with the noted size, quantity, collection sites and/or use or consumption restrictions:
- The following may be gathered for personal use or consumption:
- 1. Fruits of Vaccinium sp. (‘Ōhelo Berries): 1 quart/person per day
- 2. Fruits of Rubus hawaiiensis (‘Akala Berries): 1 quart/person per day
- 3. Fruits of Aleurites moluccana (Kukui Nuts): 1 quart/person per day
- 4. In addition, several non-native fruits and foliage may be gathered in conjunction with written permission of Resources Management non-native plant control program. These shall include, but will not necessarily be limited to pine cones, pine trees, poha, tropical almond, mango, papaya, blackberry, thimble berry, Christmas berry, guava, java plum, bamboo, and eucalyptus.
Since these plants are injurious to park ecosystems, they may be removed, with prior written permission, from the park consistent with park resources management guidelines. Removal may not be for commercial purposes/uses. Removal can take place by any non-mechanized means with the exception of standard, small, single- person, hand-operated garden-type tools. No motorized tools can be used for any removal without written authorization from the Superintendent. Removal may not include redistribution of seeds or other plant material elsewhere within park boundaries.
Determining Factors: Limited consumption of these resources does not adversely affect the re- production of either the plants or the wildlife food source. If future monitoring indicates that such gathering or consumption is likely to cause adverse effects to park resources, then the authorizations of this consumptive use will be terminated.
36 FR §2.2 - WILDLIFE PROTECTION
(e) The transporting of lawfully taken wildlife through the park is permitted under the following conditions and procedures:
• Game taken outside of NPS boundaries.
• When taken in accordance with State hunting regulations.
• When packaged appropriately and concealed from view.
• The permission to transport wildlife through the park does not confer permission to possess weapons, traps, or nets unless specifically and separately permitted under 36 CFR 2.4.
(f) The following areas are closed to the viewing of wildlife with the use of an artificial light:
- No artificial lighting may be used for viewing, including laser pointers.
36 CFR §2.3 – FISHING
• Is not permitted in Park waters.
(a)(2)(i) Weapons, traps, or nets may only be carried, possessed or used at the following designated times and locations:
- Fishing nets of legal size and legal spear guns may be transported through Park lands to access the shoreline.
- The superintendent will issue a permit to carry or possess a weapon, trap or net under the following circumstances:
- If carrying and possession of the weapon is in accordance with the laws and regulations of the state of Hawai’i.
- Permitted weapons, traps, or nets may not be left unattended within park boundaries at any time.
(a) The sites and areas listed below have been designated for camping activities as noted. A permit system has been established for certain campgrounds or camping activities, and conditions for camping and camping activities are in effect as noted:
- Permits are required for all backcountry camping.
- Permit is required for the Group Site in the Kīpahulu Campground.
- Front country camping is restricted to Hosmer Grove campground and Kīpahulu campground. Permits are not required for these two campgrounds (excluding group site) but reservations are.
- Overnight stays are limited to three (3) nights total for all Park areas in a thirty day period.
- Attaching or suspending any item from trees which may cause tree or limb damage is prohibited, as is attaching any item to trees or vegetation with nails, wire or chains. Candles or lanterns are not to be hung from tree limbs by any means. Clotheslines longer than 15 feet or numbering greater than one per campsite are prohibited. The use of hammocks is considered a camping style and will be permitted, but limited to trees more than 10 inches in diameter with adequate padding and within the footprint of the campsite. No more than two attachments to any single tree. Temporary slacklines will also be permitted under the same conditions as hammocks provided they do not create any other safety hazard.
Certain items and methods of attachment cause damage to park resources or detract from scenic values and are not consistent with the purpose for which the campgrounds were developed.
(b) Camping within 25 feet of a fire hydrant or main road, or within 100 feet of a flowing stream, river or body of water is authorized only in the following areas, under the conditions noted:
- Hosmer Grove Campground designated areas
(c) Conditions for the storage of food are in effect, as noted, for the following areas:
- Foodstuffs must be stored in a manner that prevents access by animals or insects
Conditions for Picnicking:
- The Park recommends picnicking in picnic areas designated by picnic tables to help confine problems associated with non-native species that follow food sources and damage native ecosystems.
- No foodstuffs, particles, or remnants may be fed to the wildlife or left behind.
(a)(1) The lighting or maintaining of fires is generally prohibited, except as provided for in the following designated areas and/or receptacles, and under the conditions noted:
During High or Extreme fire danger, the Superintendent may close the Park to all fires or sources of ignition.
Designated Areas:
- Fires are allowed only in established grills and free standing fire pits, at Hosmer Grove and Kīpahulu campgrounds.
- No ground fires are allowed.
- Gas fueled stoves are only permitted in the developed campgrounds, picnic areas, and backcountry campsites (with a backcountry permit).
Receptacles Allowed:
- Use of Park provided grills is permitted for charcoal and wood.
- Gas grills are allowed at Hosmer Grove and Kīpahulu campgrounds.
- Grills must not cause damage to any surface under or near the grill.
Established Conditions for Fires:
- No ground fires are allowed.
- Fires may only use charcoal.
- No wood may be brought into the Park.
- No gathering of wood is allowed in the Park.
- When extinguished, coals and ash must be cold to the touch.
- Discarding of ashes in trashcans is not allowed.
( a)(2) The following restrictions are in effect for the use of stoves or lanterns:
- Stoves or lanterns may be used.
- Must be set up in such a way as to prevent damage to any surfaces.
(b) Fires must be extinguished according to the following conditions:
- All unattended fires must be extinguished completely.
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