Is Haleakalā open right now?
From the NPS
Current alerts
4 information
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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.
Checked Oct 1, 2026, 3:39 PM ET from the NPS alerts feed.
Opening hours (NPS)
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Before you go
- Entrance: $30 / vehicle
- Reservation needed in 2026: Sunrise reservation for each vehicle entering the Summit District between 3 and 7 a.m. Year-round
Haleakalā guide: crowds, fees & more →Reservations in 2026 →
FAQ
Haleakalā: open or closed?
- Is Haleakalā National Park open year-round?
- The National Park Service says: "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." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.
- How do I check closures at Haleakalā?
- This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Haleakalā is the authority for road status and closures.
Sources · 3
- 1.Haleakalā National Park — current conditions · National Park Service
- 2.NPS Data API — alerts · National Park Service
- 3.NPS Visitor Use Statistics — monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (IRMA stats REST service) · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) — Visitor Use Statistics Program
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