Wilderness Tent Sites

Overview

There are two primitive wilderness tent areas which are accessible only by trail, Hōlua and Palikū. These sites are only reservable on recreation.gov. No first come-first serve sites are available.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

10 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

808-572-4487

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Wilderness Tent Sites, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Short Hike to Leleiwi OverlookHike · 30-60 Minutes · 0.8 mi from camp

  Pass native plants on your way to a spectacular view of the crater and the Koʻolau Gap. National Park Service

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• Moderate Hike to the Crater EdgeHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.1 mi from camp

  Meander through native shrubland to glimpse rare forest birds and a variety of plants found only in Hawaiʻi. National Park Service

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• Strenuous Hike Across the Crater FloorHike · 7-9 Hours · 2.7 mi from camp

  Experienced hikers can "thru" hike the crater from Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trailhead, across the crater floor, and out to Halemauʻu Trailhead. National Park Service

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• Moderate Hike into Haleakalā's CraterHike · 1-2 Hours · 2.7 mi from camp

  Enter the park's Wilderness on the Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trail and take a moderate out-and-back hike partway down the windswept cinder slope. National Park Service

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• Halemau'u TrailheadTrailhead · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Sliding SandsTrailhead · 2.7 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Leleiwi OverlookViewpoint · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Gulch CaveCave · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• PuʻuomāuiPeak · 8,127 ft · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• KaulupōPeak · 7,530 ft · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Kalahaku OverlookViewpoint · 1.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.