Photo: NPS

← Haleakalā National Park · Camping

Wilderness Tent Sites

10 sites · $8–$30 · Reservations · No RVs

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About Wilderness Tent Sites

There are two primitive wilderness tent areas which are accessible only by trail, Hōlua and Palikū. These sites are only reservable on recreation.gov. No first come-first serve sites are available.

Photos

orange tent set up in grassy area with mist and clouds in background
Hōlua group site allows a maximum of 4 tents and 10 people. · NPS Photo
orange tent on gravel surface behind brown stake reading 1 and 2
Hōlua tent site 1 is surrounded by a short, rock wall on one side · NPS Photo
camper setting up tent in grassy area with mountain peak in background
Palikū tent sites are located in a grassy field. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Partly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Wed, Nov 11
Tonight
48°F
Partly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Scattered Rain Showers
Thu, Nov 12
Day
61°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Night
48°F
Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Fri, Nov 13
Day
63°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Night
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Sat, Nov 14
Day
63°F
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
64°F
Partly Sunny
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Sites are located inside Haleakalā crater and involve a strenuous hike. 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.

Rules

Camping outside of designated tent sites is prohibited. All tent sites are designated by a brown tent stakes and directional arrows. No pets are allowed on trails or campsite facilities in Haleakalā National Park. Overnight stays are limited to three (3) nights total for all Park areas in a 30-day period.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.