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Haleakalā National Park

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PARK PHASED REOPENING

Face Masks or Coverings Required in Certain Areas Social Distancing Required Local Travel Restrictions and/or Quarantine Required Visitors Centers, Stores and/or Other Facilities Closed
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COVID-19 STATUS: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

PARK PHASED REOPENING

If you believe this information is incorrect or needs updating, please let us know here.
So what does "Park Phased Reopening" mean?

According to the U.S. National Park Service, Haleakalā National Park is currently working on reopening. This can mean that certain areas are closed. It can include trails, campgrounds, facilities, visitor centers, etc. Visit the source link below for more detailed information regarding this park's status.

What we know:

The below source link has more information about the status of the park. The National Park Service requires everyone at this park, regardless of vaccination status, to continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces, such as narrow/busy trails, overlooks, visitor center patios, & other congested areas. The state of Hawai'i currently has travel restrictions in place. More information about the travel restrictions can be found here.

Face Masks or Coverings Required in Certain Areas

Haleakalā National Park is currently requiring masks or face coverings in certain or all areas. Depending on your vaccination status, if you are not fully vaccinated (meaning two weeks after your final vaccination), and according to CDC guidelines, which currently depends on the COVID-19 transmissibility rate in the community in and around the park. Most parks requiring masks indoors have put an alert out (found below in the Alerts section). Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Hawaii and the local community for more detailed information.

Social Distancing Required

Haleakalā National Park is currently requiring everyone to social distance, 6 feet or more, from others. This usually means outside of your immediate group. Some parks may also have size restrictions on gatherings to help assist in social distancing. Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Hawaii and the local community for more detailed information.

Local Travel Restrictions and/or Quarantine Required

Haleakalā National Park currently has travel restrictions, usually set by state and local communities, that usually do not allow or require people traveling to the area to quarantine for 14-days before doing anything in the state or area. Some parks may also have size restrictions on gatherings of certain sizes. Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Hawaii and the local community for more detailed information.

Visitors Centers, Stores and/or Other Facilities Closed

Haleakalā National Park currently has visitors centers, stores, or other facilities closed due to Covid-19. It is highly suggested that you bring all the supplies you may need in case a store is closed or shopping is limited due to local communities or the park. Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Hawaii and the local community for more detailed information.

Last Updated: September 16, 2021
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Haleakalā National Park News

Showing the last 10 news releases. Click here to visit nps.gov's Haleakalā National Park - News section for more.

  • Haleakalā Crater Palikū Wilderness Cabin Reservation System to Open on August 23

    August 19, 2021 | 1:12 pm

    Kula, Maui —Backpackers will soon be able to reserve and stay overnight on weekends at Palikū cabin located in Haleakalā Crater. Reservations for Palikū wilderness cabin will go live on Recreation.gov beginning August 23, 2021 between 7:00 -7:30 am Hawaiian Standard Time (HST).

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Drawing Connections: Climate Change Threatens to Silence the Voice of the Forest

    August 13, 2021 | 7:55 am

    Kula, Maui —The National Park Service has released a new short film called Drawing Connections: Haleakalā National Park. The film sheds light on how climate change is impacting the park’s most critical endangered species, Hawaiian honeycreepers.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Hawai‘i Volcanoes and Haleakalā National Parks Offer Community Free Entrance to Celebrate 105th Birthdays on August 1

    July 26, 2021 | 12:04 pm

    Kula, Maui —Hawaiʻi Volcanoes and Haleakalā National Parks have much in common: rare silverswords, nēnē, sacred volcanic summits and even their own specialty license plates. Founded as one park in 1916 and called “Hawaii National Park,” both parks invite the community to celebrate their 105th birthdays on Sunday, August 1 with free entrance.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Haleakalā Crater Wilderness Cabins and Reservation System to Open on July 1

    June 23, 2021 | 8:39 am

    Kula, Maui —Visitors will soon be able to reserve and stay overnight in the cabins located in Haleakalā Crater. Reservations for wilderness cabins Hōlua and Kapalaoa will go live on Recreation.gov beginning July 1, 2021 at 7 am Hawaiian Standard Time (HST).

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Haleakalā National Park Summit Road Improvement Project

    May 27, 2021 | 2:23 pm

    Kula, Maui —The summit road in Haleakalā National Park will undergo a road improvement project beginning June 2, 2021 through August 31, 2021.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • New Online Reservation System for Hosmer Grove Campground in Haleakalā National Park

    May 26, 2021 | 7:00 pm

    Kula, HI— Visitors to Haleakalā National Park will soon be able to reserve Hosmer Grove Campground campsites in advance of their visit.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Park Ranger Tips for Visiting Haleakalā National Park

    May 13, 2021 | 11:22 am

    Kula, Maui —Planning to visit Haleakalā National Park? Below are some insider tips from park rangers on how to have a memorable and safe experience.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Haleakalā Crater Now Open for Overnight Wilderness Camping

    April 22, 2021 | 3:29 pm

    Kula, Maui —Visitors planning to backpack in Haleakalā National Park are now able to reserve Haleakalā Crater wilderness campsites in advance online. The new reservation system through Recreation.gov and wilderness camping in Haleakalā Crater officially opened on Earth Day, April 22 at 7 am HST.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • New Online Reservation System for Haleakalā Crater Wilderness Campsites

    April 15, 2021 | 1:46 pm

    Kula, Maui —Visitors intending to backpack in Haleakalā National Park will soon be able to reserve Haleakalā Crater wilderness campsites in advance. Reservations for wilderness campsites Palikū and Hōlua will go live on Recreation.gov beginning April 22, 2021 at 7 am Hawaiian Standard Time (HST). 

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Haleakalā National Park Celebrates National Park Week April 17-25, 2021

    April 14, 2021 | 1:20 pm

    Kula, Maui —Each year, National Park Week is a special time to celebrate national parks and programs across the country and to encourage everyone to discover the nation's diverse natural and cultural heritage. National Park Week will be celebrated Saturday, April 17 through Sunday, April 25.

    Read more at nps.gov

data source: nps.gov/hale/learn/news/newsreleases.htm
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