Haleakalā National Park
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Current alerts (4)
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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.
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Expect Long Waits at the Summit Entrance Station Before Sunset
Due to a high volume of traffic, cars may be temporarily turned around at the gate when capacity is reached. Purchasing a pass online does not guarantee entry at sunset. To ensure timely access, arrive 3 hours before sunset.
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Limited Parking and Traffic Delays in Summit District
Beginning Monday, January 12, 2026 Haleakalā Visitor Center (summit district) parking lot will have limited parking due to a water infrastructure project. Expect traffic delays. The project will last several months.
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Drive Cautiously - Endangered Birds on Roadway
Nēnē (Hawaiian geese) and ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) are nesting in the park and may land on or frequent park roads, parking lots, and road leading up to the park. Drivers are reminded to drive at the posted speed limits and exercise caution.
Hours
Operating Hours
| Every day | All Day |
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The Summit and Kīpahulu Districts of Haleakalā are open 24 hours a day. A sunrise reservation is required for entry between 3am and 7am daily.
Visitor centers
Headquarters Visitor Center
Headquarters Visitor Center
| Every day | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
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Park Headquarters Visitor Center, is open daily and year-round subject to staff availability. Stop in this visitor center to view cultural and natural history exhibits. Park rangers are on duty during business hours to answer questions and help you make the most of your visit.
Haleakalā Visitor Center
Haleakalā Visitor Center
| Every day | Sunrise - 12:00PM |
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Haleakalā Visitor Center is open daily and year-round subject to staff availability. Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association operates a park store daily, pending staff availability. Park Rangers are on duty during business hours to answer questions and help you make the most of your visit.
Kīpahulu Visitor Center
Kīpahulu Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Kīpahulu Visitor Center is open daily and year-round subject to staff availability. All visitor centers have cultural and natural history exhibits. Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association operates a bookstore daily, pending staff availability. Park Rangers are on duty during business hours to answer questions and help you make the most of your visit. There is a pay phone near the Kīpahulu Visitor Center.
Events in the next few days
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Sunrise Orientation
· 09:00 AM · The orientation talk occurs near the Haleakalā Visitor Center (9,740 feet). · Free
About this park
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.