Alert: No Water at Hosmer Campground: Water at Hosmer Campground in the Summit District is shutoff due to a waterline break. Water is available 24-hours at Headquarters Visitor Center one mile up the road. At this point we don't have an estimate for when repairs will be complete.
National Park
Haleakalā
'Ahinahina silversword blooms in Haleakala crater NPS
Overview
This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit this special place - renew your spirit amid stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest with an unforgettable hike through the backcountry.
Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers to Haleakalā National Park, including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Districts.
Entrance - Private Vehicle: 30.00
Valid for three days. Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (14 max capacity or less) and all occupants to Haleakalā National Park including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Districts.
Entrance - Per Person: 15.00
Admits one individual with no car to Haleakalā National Park including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Areas. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
Commercial Entrance - Per Person: 15.00
$15.00 per person for non-road based organized groups that offer activities such as Astronomy and Hiking.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan: 30.00
$30.00 plus, $15.00 per person for road based tour vehicles, such as sedans, with a passenger carrying capacity of 1-7 people.
Commercial Entrance - Van: 45.00
$45.00 for road based tour vehicles, such as large vans and mini buses, with a passenger carrying capacity of 8-25 people.
Timed Entry Reservation - Park & Location: 1.00
A reservation is required for each vehicle entering the park from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. You may book a reservation up to 60 days in advance and 2 days in advance of the start date.
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Things To Do
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Become a Haleakalā Junior Ranger
Free
Description
Complete activities featuring the plants, animals, and history of Haleakalā to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Enter the park's Wilderness on the Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trail and take a moderate out-and-back hike partway down the windswept cinder slope. This is among the most popular hikes in the park thanks to its unbeatable crater views.
Start your day at the top of Haleakalā. With an advance sunrise reservation, visitors can await the dawn from any of four lookouts leading to the summit.
All visitors to park must pay the park entrance fee at the entrance gate or present a valid park pass. Find our more about Fees and Passes. In addition to the entrance fee at the gate, advance sunrise reservations are required to enter the park between 3 am and 7 am. Reservations can be made on Recreation.gov. The reservation fee is $1.
Pet FriendlyTime:2-4 Hours
Strenuous Hike Across the Crater Floor
Free
Description
Experienced hikers can "thru" hike the crater from Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trailhead, across the crater floor, and out to Halemauʻu Trailhead. This hike is extremely strenuous and should only be undertaken by individuals who are equipped for a wilderness environment.
Take a short .3 mile (.5 km) roundtrip walk out to Leleiwi Overlook. Pass native plants on your way to a spectacular view of the crater and the Koʻolau Gap.
The HPPA operates three bookstores at Haleakalā National Park and they are located at Park Headquarters, Haleakalā Visitor Center, and Kīpahulu Visitor Center. The HPPA also maintains an online bookstore.
'Ahinahina blooms in Haleakala craterWaimoku waterfall in the park's Kipahulu DistrictThe Pools of ?Ohe?o in the park's Kipahulu DistrictSun setting over the volcano crater and horizon
