Camping in Haleakalā

- Campgrounds
- 4
- Sites
- 28
- Reservable
- 28
- Longest RV
- —
- no dump station
- Cell service
- 1/4
- campgrounds
- From
- $8
- per night
Every campground
Sites, rules and amenities
| Campground | Sites | Reservable | First-come | RV max | Cell | Showers | Dump | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Tent Sites | 10 | 10 | 0 | No RVs | No | No | No | $8 | Reserve |
| Kīpahulu Campground | 9 | 9 | 0 | No RVs | No | No | No | $20 | Reserve |
| Hosmer Grove Campground | 6 | 6 | 0 | No RVs | Yes | No | No | $20 | Reserve |
| Wilderness Cabins | 3 | 3 | 0 | No RVs | No | No | No | $30 | Reserve |
When booking opens
Booking windows for campsites and lodges
Campground booking · Recreation.gov (National Park Service)
Kīpahulu Campground, Hosmer Grove Campground
30 days rolling
Kīpahulu: reservations are required on a 30-day rolling basis through Recreation.gov (NPS). Hosmer Grove: reservations are required through Recreation.gov; the NPS page states no window, and Recreation.gov's facility rule for Hosmer Grove lists a 30-day reservation window.
“Reservations are required for Kīpahulu Campground on a 30-day rolling basis through Recreation.gov .”
Campground booking · Recreation.gov (National Park Service)
Hōlua wilderness tent area, Palikū wilderness tent area
6 months
Reservations are required for both sites through Recreation.gov; online reservations can be made up to six (6) months in advance.
“Reservations are required for both campsites through www.recreation.gov .”
Lodging booking · National Park Service, booked on Recreation.gov (the park ha…
Hōlua Cabin, Kapalaoa Cabin, Palikū Cabin
6 months
Reservations are required for all cabins through Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777. Online reservations may be used to reserve cabins up to six (6) months in advance.
“Reservations are required for all cabins through recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. Online reservations may be utilized to reserve cabins up to six (6) months in advance”
What the NPS says
Reservations, in the park's words
Wilderness Tent Sites
Reservations are required to camp at all Wilderness tent sites.
Recreation.gov →Hosmer Grove Campground
Reservations are required to camp at Hosmer Grove Campground.
Recreation.gov →Wilderness Cabins
Reservations are required to stay overnight at any of the three Wilderness cabins.
Recreation.gov →About this data
Site counts, reservation splits, RV limits and amenities are the National Park Service’s own records for each campground, retrieved from the NPS Data API and shown without edits (a dash means the park did not state it). Seasons, fees and availability change — the campground’s Recreation.gov page is the authority for what is open and bookable today.
Sources · 3
- 1.NPS Data API — /campgrounds · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 2.Reservation, permit, lottery and camping pages of each park on nps.gov and Recreation.gov, read and quoted · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 3.Haleakalā National Park — Camping (nps.gov) · National Park Service
FAQ
Haleakalā camping questions
- How many campgrounds does Haleakalā have?
- The National Park Service lists 4 campgrounds in Haleakalā National Park with 28 sites in total: 28 reservable.
- Do I need a reservation to camp in Haleakalā?
- Every campground reservations. For Kīpahulu Campground, Hosmer Grove Campground: 30 days rolling.
- Is there cell service at Haleakalā campgrounds?
- The NPS reports cell reception at 1 of 4 campgrounds (Hosmer Grove Campground). Coverage depends on your carrier.


