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Haleakala Sunrise

Sunrise vehicle reservations for entering the Haleakala summit district between 3:00am and 7:00am.

Permit requiredtimedEntryHigh-elevation access
Access requirement

How to get a permit

60-day and 2-day releasesTimed release

Reservations release 60 days and two days in advance. Trip window: 2026-01-01 → 2026-12-31.

Apply on official siteVerified · Jul 26, 2026Available this season
Permit rules
QuotaSunrise reservations are required for non-commercial vehicles entering the summit district from 3:00am to 7:00am.
GroupOne reservation covers one private vehicle.
Fees$1 vehicle reservation fee; park entrance fee is separate.
TransferReservation holder must present reservation and photo ID at the entrance station.
SafetyHigh elevation, cold temperatures, darkness, and weather can affect sunrise viewing and travel.
Where to stay

Campgrounds nearby

Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.

Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)

3.1 miles away · HI · 10 sites

6 of 7 nights open

Reservable · Wilderness Tent Sites are open year round. Reservations are required through recreation.gov prior to arrival. Camping Use Fee: $20 per night with a 3 night maximum over a 30-day period. Entrance Fee: Haleakala charges an entrance fee (separate from the camping use fee). You may pay the fee upon arrival at the entrance station or automated fee machine or purchase in advance. The park also honors valid America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes (also known as an interagency pass, e.g., Senior, 4th Grade, Military, etc.). Sign in to your Recreation.gov Account or the mobile app to make any changes or cancellations to your reservation. Please remember that campsites are in high-demand. Make changes as far in advance as possible. If you decide not to make the trip, please cancel so that others may use the campsites.

Aug 25Aug 269Aug 279Aug 285Aug 293Aug 306Aug 317
Availability: Recreation.gov

Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)

5.7 miles away · HI · 3 sites

No openings found

Reservable · A separate park entrance fee, valid for three days, is required. The park honors interagency passes.

Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28Aug 29Aug 30Aug 31
Availability: Recreation.gov