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Haleakalā National Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle entrance
- $30[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- July[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 853,711[3]
- Campgrounds
- 4[4]
Haleakalā National Park is a unit of the National Park System in Hawaii[5]. NPS lists a $30 private vehicle entrance fee[1] and a sunrise reservation requirement for entry between 3am and 7am[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle[7] | $25 |
| Private Vehicle[1] | $30 |
| Per Person[8] | $15 |
| Timed Entry Reservation - Park & Location[9] | $1 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[10] | $55 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[11].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[12].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[13] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[13] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[13] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[13] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[13] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[13] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[13] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[13] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[13] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS says the Summit and Kīpahulu Districts are open 24 hours a day[6]. Anyone arriving between 3am and 7am needs a sunrise reservation[6]. NPS lists the timed entry reservation at $1 and says you can book up to 60 days ahead[9]. In 2025 the busiest month was July with 91,757 recreation visits[2]. The quietest month was October with 58,085 visits[2]. NPS notes that temperatures can range from 80°F in Kīpahulu to 30°F at the summit on any given day[14]. Clouds and rain can replace sunshine quickly[14].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 59,527 |
| February | 60,141 |
| March | 76,026 |
| April | 65,751 |
| May | 77,060 |
| June | 72,944 |
| July | 91,757 |
| August | 82,328 |
| September | 65,902 |
| October | 58,085 |
| November | 68,188 |
| December | 76,002 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list 4 campgrounds in the park[4]. Kipahulu Campground has 21 sites and Hosmer Grove Campground has 6 sites[4]. Nightly individual-site fees listed by NPS range from $8 to $75[4].
- Kipahulu Campground, 21 sites[4]
- Haleakalā National Park, 10 sites
- Hosmer Grove Campground, 6 sites
- Haleakalā National Park, 3 sites
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, a pet in an area that allows pets has to be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less, at all times[15]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on public transportation, and service animals are excepted[15]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park[15].
Before you go
- Entrance fees are cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment, according to NPS[12].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[11].
- NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[13].
- A private vehicle entrance fee is valid for three days, according to NPS[1].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official park page before your trip.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Haleakalā National Park?
- NPS lists $30 for a private vehicle[1] and $25 for a motorcycle[7]. A person without a car pays $15[8].
- Do I need a reservation to enter Haleakalā?
- NPS says a sunrise reservation is needed to enter from 3am to 7am[6]. NPS lists the timed entry reservation at $1[9].
- What is the busiest month at Haleakalā National Park?
- In 2025 the busiest month was July with 91,757 recreation visits[2]. The quietest month was October with 58,085[2].
- Are dogs allowed at Haleakalā National Park?
- Where pets are allowed they must be on a leash no longer than six feet[15]. NPS lists pets as permitted on 2 of its 9 things to do[16].
- Can I pay cash at the entrance?
- NPS says entrance fees are cashless, so cards or mobile payment are needed[12].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $30. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 853,181, 2022: 1,087,616, 2023: 791,292, 2024: 732,477, 2025: 853,711. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Haleakalā National Park (list on this page). National Park Service
- Haleakalā National Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Park) in Hawaii. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Operating Hours: 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. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $25. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Timed Entry Reservation - Park & Location: $1. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $55. National Park Service
- Haleakalā National Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Haleakalā National Park are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Haleakalā National Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 9 things to do at Haleakalā National Park: Become a Haleakalā Junior Ranger, Moderate Hike into Haleakalā's Crater, Enjoy the Sunrise, Strenuous Hike Across the Crater Floor, Short Hike to Leleiwi Overlook, Shopping, Moderate Hike to the Crater... National Park Service