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Haleakalā National Park: reservations, fees, camping and weather
Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii: what you need to book, what it costs, and when the weather is mildest. Checked November 2026.
Do you need a reservation to enter?
Sunrise reservation required: every vehicle entering the Summit District between 3 am and 7 am needs one ($1). Book up to 60 days and at least 2 days ahead on Recreation.gov.
Fees and passes
$30 per private vehicle, valid 3 days (Summit and Kīpahulu districts); $15 per person on foot or bike. The park is cashless.
Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
An America the Beautiful pass covers entrance at every national park. US citizens and residents get free entry on national park fee-free days.
Camping: how to book
Camping and permits differ by area; reservable sites and permits are booked on Recreation.gov. Many Recreation.gov campgrounds open on a rolling window months ahead and sell out within minutes; if yours is full, set up a cancellation alert.
Campgrounds on Recreation.gov (3)
| Campground | Sites | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipahulu Campground | 21 | Campground | Book ↗ |
| Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) | 10 | Campground | Book ↗ |
| Hosmer Grove Campground | 6 | Campground | Book ↗ |
From Recreation.gov's official data (RIDB), November 2026. Campgrounds run by park concessioners and some first-come sites aren't on Recreation.gov, so check the park's camping page too. When can I book?
Official planning pages
The park's own pages for the things that change: conditions, closures, camping and permits.
Key dates
- Wed 11 Nov 2026 National parks fee-free day: Veterans Day Confirmed
- December 2026 · exact dates not announced 2027 national park fee-free days announced Expected
Weather by month
| Month | Camping weather | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Snow | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good · 79 | 61°F | 44°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 10 h 59 m |
| February | Great · 83 | 60°F | 43°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 26 m |
| March | Good · 70 | 60°F | 43°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 58 m |
| April | Great · 95 | 61°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 35 m |
| May | Great · 100 | 63°F | 46°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in | 13 h 06 m |
| June | Great · 100 | 66°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 13 h 22 m |
| July | Great · 100 | 66°F | 49°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 13 h 15 m |
| August | Great · 100 | 66°F | 49°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 49 m |
| September | Great · 100 | 65°F | 48°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in | 12 h 13 m |
| October | Great · 98 | 64°F | 48°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 37 m |
| November | Great · 87 | 63°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 11 h 06 m |
| December | Good · 79 | 61°F | 45°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in | 10 h 51 m |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the Haleakala RS 338, HI weather station (6,962 ft). Higher trails are colder; temperatures usually drop about 3–5°F per 1,000 ft. "Camping weather" is our simple score: best with highs of 62–82°F, nights above freezing and under 3 in of precipitation. It rates weather only, not road closures, snow on trails or crowds. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th. About NOAA normals ↗
Questions
Do I need a reservation to enter Haleakalā National Park?
Sunrise reservation required: every vehicle entering the Summit District between 3 am and 7 am needs one ($1). Book up to 60 days and at least 2 days ahead on Recreation.gov.
How much does it cost to enter Haleakalā?
$30 per private vehicle, valid 3 days (Summit and Kīpahulu districts); $15 per person on foot or bike. The park is cashless. Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
When is the weather mildest at Haleakalā?
Using NOAA averages at the park's weather station, average highs are between 60°F and 85°F in January, April to December. August is warmest (about 66°F) and February has the coldest nights (about 43°F).
Sources: Haleakalā fees and passes (nps.gov), NOAA station data. Rules change; always check the official park site before you go.
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