Park Closure:Haleakalā Visitor Center Closed 2/19 through 4/10
Information:No Water at Hosmer Campground
Information:Expect Long Waits at the Summit Entrance Station Before Sunset
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Haleakala National Park

Haleakala

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Haleakalā National Park Announces Temporary Closures of the Summit District Visitor Centers

Beginning at noon on Monday, February 16, 2026, Haleakalā National Park will temporarily close the H...

Feb 6, 2026

Tourism to Haleakalā National Park Contributes $70.2 million to Local Economy

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 732,477 visitors to Haleakalā National Park in 2...

Sep 25, 2025

Overview

Haleakala National Park is located in Hawaii and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

A gray tent is pitched next to a grill and picnic table. Tall shrubs and grass line the area.

Hosmer Grove Campground

Sites available

Water
$5 Reserve
A green tent is pitched next to a raised grill on a grassy area. Trees cast some shade from behind.

Kīpahulu Campground

Sites available

$8 Reserve
a rustic building with tall cliff and greenery surrounding picnic table in foreground

Wilderness Cabins

Sites available

Water
$30 Reserve
orange tent set up in grassy area with mist and clouds in background

Wilderness Tent Sites

Sites available

Water
$30 Reserve
A trail leads down into a colorful volcanic valley.
Hiking

Moderate Hike into Haleakalā's Crater

Enter the park's Wilderness on the Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trail and take a moderate out-and-b...

1-2 HoursWinter, Spring
A hiker walks a trail between two red and yellow cinder cones.
Hiking

Strenuous Hike Across the Crater Floor

Experienced hikers can "thru" hike the crater from Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trailhead, across t...

7-9 HoursWinter, Spring
A dawn sky colors clouds yellow and pink, silhouetting an overlook shelter.
Cultural Demonstrations

Enjoy the Sunrise

Start your day at the top of Haleakalā. With an advance sunrise reservation, visitors can await the ...

2-4 HoursWinter, SpringReservation Required
A colorful cover shows native plants and animals and says "Junior Ranger Activity Book."
Junior Ranger Program

Become a Haleakalā Junior Ranger

Complete activities featuring the plants, animals, and history of Haleakalā to earn your Junior Rang...

1-2 HoursWinter, Spring
A bookstore with shelves of books, bottles, and plush animals
Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Shopping

The HPPA operates three bookstores at Haleakalā National Park and they are located at Park Headquart...

A canopy of bamboo rises from the left and right blocking out the blue sky above.
Hiking

Moderate Hike up to the Bamboo Forest

Listen to the sounds of the bamboo forest as the towering stalks creak, clack, and clang along the P...

1 HourWinter, Spring
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The Banyan Tree along the Kuloa Point Trail

Banyan Tree

BanyanTree

Stop 3 along the Kūloa Point guided hike

Bench overlooking a native Hawaiian forest with a sign and viewfinders

Bench and Viewfinder for Bird Watching

Hosmer grove

Stop 4 on the Hosmer Grove Nature Trail

Trees close together creating shade along the trail

Conifer Forest

Hosmer grove

Stop 6 on the Hosmer Grove Nature Trail.

rocky outcroppings in foreground with small grass and cinder hills and blue sky in distance

Crater View at Kalahaku

Point of Interest
several colorful hills of cinder and vegetation against blue sky

Crater's Edge

Point of Interest
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