Although there is no in-park lodging available to visitors at Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui, Hawaii, there are lodging options within the surrounding communities. Or, you can pitch a tent at either of the park’s two campgrounds, or hike to one of three historic wilderness cabins.

If brick-and-mortar lodging is what you prefer during your stay on Maui, check out the options offered on the Maui Visitor Bureau site. You’ll have your choice of vacation rentals, island cabins, or high-end hotels.

If you feel like spending a night outside beneath the stars, or getting your exercise in hiking to one of three park wilderness cabins, you can do that too.

Campgrounds

Haleakalā National Park offers a drive-in campground at both the Summit District and the Kīpahulu District.

Hosmer Grove Campground lies in the cloud belt of Haleakalā, just below the 7,000-foot level (2134 m) in the Summit District. Be prepared for rain and cold weather. Nighttime temperatures can drop into near freezing (0°C); daytime highs average 50-65°F (10-18°C). The campground has picnic tables, barbeque grills, and pit toilets. Overnight stays are limited to three (3) nights total for all Park areas in a thirty day period. Pets are not permitted in or around campsite facilities.

This campground is open year-round, offering 6 tent-only sites, none of which are designated as ADA-accessible. There is, however, one narrow, paved path that leads to the first site only, but the campsites are on a sloping, grassy field.

Cell reception, trash collection, potable water, and vault toilets are available year-round. Sites are available for $20 per night and must be reserved through recreation.gov.

A site at Kīpahulu Campground, Haleakalā National Park / NPS file

Kīpahulu Campground is about 1/8 mile (.2km) south of the Kīpahulu Visitor Center. It overlooks ocean cliffs and is a short walk from 'Ohe'o Gulch. The campground has picnic tables, BBQ grills, and pit toilets. No water is available at Kīpahulu Campground; However, drinking water is available at the Kīpahulu Visitor Center restrooms. There are two general stores in the nearby town of Hāna (10 miles [16km] away) where you can purchase water and basic food supplies.

This campground is open year-round, offering 20 sites total including 5 walk-in sites, 15 drive-in sites, and 1 group drive-in site (maximum 12 people). Camping trailers or pop-up campers require a campsite reservation (which allows use of the campsite picnic table and grill) and are only permitted in corresponding parking spaces. Although the sites are located on a flat, grassy field, it’s rocky in places and can get muddy after a rain. There are no ADA-accessible designated campsites, but there are accessible restrooms and water fountains available at the visitor center. Overnight stays are limited to three (3) nights total for all Park areas in a thirty day period. Pets are not permitted on trails.

Trash collection and vault toilets are offered year-round. Sites are available for $20 per night and must be reserved through recreation.gov.

Historic Wilderness Cabins

Kapalaoa Cabin is one of three historic wilderness cabins located within Haleakalā crater at Haleakalā National Park / NPS file

There are three historic cabins within Haleakalā crater which are accessible only by trail- Kapalaoa (5.5 miles/8.9km), Palikū (9.3 miles/15km) , and Hōlua (3.7 miles/5.9km). Open year-round, each cabin is equipped with 12 padded bunks, one long dining table, and a system of lockers for assignment of wood. There is also a kitchen with a wood stove, propane stove, and sink.

A wilderness cabin interior, Haleakalā National Park / NPS file

Horses, mules, and donkeys are permitted as pack animals on the Keoneheʻeheʻe Trail, Halemauʻu Trail, and Supply Trail. If planning to travel by pack animal--please notify park staff upon making reservation. All waste produced by pack animals must be removed from parking areas and trailheads. No group may have more than 12 pack animals. Riders, commercial operators, and owners are responsible for the removal of dead or injured stock within 72 hours. Pets of any other kind are prohibited on all trails.

Reservations are required through recreation.gov for $75 per night.  These reservations are non-transferable and if you find you need to cancel:

• Cancellations prior to 14 days---$10.00 charge + partial refund
• Cancellations within 14 days of arrival---No refund
• $10.00 change fee per reservation night prior to 7 days. No changes within 7 days (not counting arrival day)

It is important you read the detailed information on the recreation.gov site regarding cabin rentals, the cabins themselves, and other guidelines for staying at any of these cabins.

Traveler’s note: While reviewing information on the park’s camping web pages versus what you read on recreation.gov for these same campgrounds, you will notice discrepancies regarding number of sites and overnight costs. Since both campgrounds as well as the wilderness cabins require reservations through recreation.gov, it’s best to follow what you read on recreation.gov.