Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)
Located on the island of Maui, Haleakalā National Park maintains three wilderness cabins for visitor use-- Hōlua, Palikū, and Kapalaoa. All cabins are accessible only by trail from the summit area and require you to hike a minimum of 3.7 mi (5.9 km). Backcountry users must plan to enter the park entrance for their stay no earlier than 7 am unless they have also obtained a sunrise reservation granting access to the park between 3 and 7 am. Horses, mules, and donkeys are permitted as pack animals on the Keoneheʻeheʻe Trail, Halemauʻu Trail, and Supply Trail. If planning to travel by pack animal--please notify park staff upon making reservation.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins | 3 |
Site guide
3 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Holua Cabin | Holua Cabin | 12 / – |
| Kapalaoa Cabin | Kapalaoa Cabin | 12 / – |
| Paliku Cabin | Paliku Cabin | 12 / – |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | A separate park entrance fee, valid for three days, is required. The park honors interagency passes. |
There are no food establishments, stores, showers, or laundry facilities in the park. One pit toilet is located nearby each visitor cabin. A non-potable water spigot is located outside of the wilderness visitor cabins which is adjacent to the wilderness tent areas (Palikū and Hōlua). Each of the park’s three wilderness cabins are equipped with 18 lockers; each locker contains three logs and is assigned to each reservation night. Bring a lighter or matches to start the wood and propane stoves. The park cannot guarantee that propane or wood will be available. Extra wood logs are available for purchase at the park store.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Getting There (GPS Info): GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude( (NAD83). N-20.7689599. W-156.2430039. Directions to the Summit Area (mountain and crater): There are brown information signs along the way. From Kahului, take Hana Highway (SR36) and travel 2.0 miles (toward Hana). Turn right onto Haleakala Highway (SR37) and travel for 7.8 miles.
| Nearest town | Makawao, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 20.7097° N, 156.1644° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Your locker number(s) and combination(s) will be issued by park staff via email from the [email protected] account prior to reservation date.
Charges and cancellations
Reservations are non-transferable. 1) Cancellations prior to 14 days---$10.00 charge + partial refund 2) Cancellations within 14 days of arrival---No refund 3) $10.00 change fee per reservation night prior to 7 days. No changes within 7 days (not counting arrival day)
Explore
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Haleakalā Wilderness.
- inHaleakalā Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 24,710 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Kaupo SchoolBuilding · Kaupo · 5.6 mi
- Keanae SchoolBuilding · Keanae · 10 mi
- Holy Ghost Catholic ChurchBuilding · Kula · 11.8 mi
Natural features
Cabins are located inside Haleakalā crater and involve a strenuous hike around distinctive cinder cones. Campers should prepare for hot, sunny, cold, wet, and windy conditions as weather can change rapidly. There is no shade or water on the crater floor, and temperatures can vary from 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 30-50 degrees Fahrenheit at night, so pack plenty of water, sunscreen, and layers. If it is stormy, winds can exceed 80 miles per hour with temperatures dropping well below freezing. Hiking trails may be steep. Terrain may include loose cinders and/or rocks. Change in altitude can be from a high of 9,780ft to a low of 6,380ft. Due to the soft sandy nature of the trails, plan on spending twice as much time to hike out as to hike in.
Recreation
All cabins are wonderful opportunities for night sky viewing in what's considered one of the quietest natural places on earth! Visitors to the crater may even come across native species such as the Nēnē (Hawaiian goose). Please remember to keep your distance from any wildlife and refrain from feeding them. While staying in the crater, cabin users have the option to day hike on trail through the crater. Locations to enjoy from Hōlua may be the Silversword loop or the loop around Halaliʻi cinder cone. Locations to enjoy from Palikū may be a loop hike toward Kapalaoa or toward Kaupo Gap and back. Please stay on designated trails throughout your crater journey and pack out everything with you!
Nearby
Visitor cabins are located near the wilderness tent areas. A wilderness tent permit does not grant access to any wilderness cabin within the crater and vice versa.
Guidebooks for Hawaii and camping across the country
We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)?
Sites at Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits) are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)?
A separate park entrance fee, valid for three days, is required. The park honors interagency passes.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)?
1) Cancellations prior to 14 days---$10.00 charge + partial refund 2) Cancellations within 14 days of arrival---No refund 3) $10.00 change fee per reservation night prior to 7 days.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits) have?
3 sites, including 3 cabins.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)?
There are no food establishments, stores, showers, or laundry facilities in the park.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)?
All cabins are wonderful opportunities for night sky viewing in what's considered one of the quietest natural places on earth! The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)?
Makawao, Hawaii. Visitor cabins are located near the wilderness tent areas.
Source: Getting there
What if Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits) is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) (4.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits) in?
Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits) is a Haleakalā National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Haleakalā National Park