Is Haleakalā National Park open right now?
National Park · HI
Open
Haleakalā National Park is open.
Why this statusDrive Cautiously - Endangered Birds on Roadway
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
A 10,000-foot Maui volcano with a vast, cinder-cone-studded summit basin, protecting more endangered species than any other national park. Sunrise entry, 3–7 a.m., needs a reservation.
- Type
- National Park
- State
- HI
- Established
- 1961
- Size
- 52 sq mi
- 2025 visits
- 0.85M (#27 most-visited)
Government shutdown
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
About Haleakalā National 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.
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Visitor info
AddressHaleakalā National Park, Route 378, Kula, HI 96790
Hours| Mon | All Day |
| Tue | All Day |
| Wed | All Day |
| Thu | All Day |
| Fri | All Day |
| Sat | All Day |
| Sun | All Day |
Operating Hours ReservationRequired — summit sunrise reservation (year-round, 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. only). Book ↗ Getting thereLocated on the island of Maui, Haleakalā National Park extends from the 10,023 foot (3055m) summit of Haleakalā down the southeast flank of the mountain to the Kīpahulu coast near Hana. These two sections of the park are not directly connected by road, but both can be reached from Kahului. There are no gas stations…
Reservations at Haleakalā National Park
Entering the summit district of Haleakalā between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. for sunrise requires a per-vehicle reservation, booked on Recreation.gov up to 60 days ahead, with a second batch released 2 days ahead. $1 fee; one ticket per customer every three days; bring the confirmation and a matching photo ID. No reservation is needed after 7 a.m. or in the Kīpahulu (coastal) district.
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Reservation window: year-round, 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. only. Confirm on the official site before you travel — programs change year to year.
All national park reservations & timed entry →
How we read this status
We derive Haleakalā National Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Drive Cautiously - Endangered Birds on Roadway Full method: how we check park status.