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Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)

10 sitesNo hookups

Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) is a 10-site campground near Makawao, Hawaii. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.

Location
Makawao, HI · Map and directions
Campsites
10 (2 group, 8 walk-in or boat-in)
Electric
There are no electric hookups
Water / sewer
No water hookups listed
Max RV length
Not listed
Pets
Not listed: check with the campground
Campfires
Not listed: check current fire restrictions
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Phone
(808) 572-4487

About Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)

There are two primitive wilderness tent areas which are accessible only by trail, Hōlua and Palikū. Backcountry users must plan to enter the park entrance for their stay no earlier than 7 am unless they have also obtained a sunrise reservation granting access to the park between 3 and 7 am. Sunrise reservations can be made on recreation.gov.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Rooftop tents

Sleep off the ground on top of your car or truck.

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Self-inflating sleeping pads

The cheapest way to sleep better in a tent.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) have electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.

Can I reserve a site at Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.