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Haleakalā National Park, Kula, HI, 96790
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
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).
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Wilderness cabins are open year-round. Sites may be closed for routine maintenance or resource protection. Closures are displayed on rec.gov.
Weather
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.
Amenities
Toilets
Potable Water
Directions
Kapalaoa, Palikū, and Hōlua cabins are located in designated Wilderness. To reach the cabins, you must hike a minimum of 3.7 miles (5.9km) to Hōlua, 5.5 miles (8.9km) to Kapalaoa, and 9.3 miles (15km) to Palikū. All sites are located in the crater of Haleakalā and are accessible from either the Halemauʻu Trailhead (10 minute drive from entrance to the park) or the Keoneheʻeheʻe Trailhead (30 minute drive from entrance to the park).
Rates & Fees
Entrance Fee - Per Vehicle
All park visitors are required to purchase a 3-day Entrance Pass at the Entrance Gate upon arrival to the park. A Wilderness cabin reservation does not cover your Entrance Pass. An automated entrance pass machine is available after hours.
Reservation Fee - Per Night
Fee to reserve 1 Wilderness cabin for 1 night in the Haleakalā crater.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
No open fires are permitted in the Wilderness of Haleakalā. Follow posted instructions for wood and propane stove use. Each cabin reservation holder will receive codes via email to access one wood locker per night of reservation that contains three logs for use in the wood stove. Bring a lighter or matches to start the wood and propane stoves. The park cannot guarantee that propane or wood will be available.Regulations Overview
Overnight stays are limited to three (3) nights total for all Park areas in a 30-day period.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
No wheelchair access.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
N/A
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
No ADA cabins.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites
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