Wilderness Cabins
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $30.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 3 total · 3 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 20.7179, -156.1420
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located on the island of Maui, Haleakalā National Park maintains three wilderness cabins for visitor use-- Hōlua, Palikū, and Kapalaoa. All cabins are accessible only by trail from the summit area and require you to hike a minimum of 3.7 mi (5.9 km).
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Wilderness Cabins free?
No. Wilderness Cabins charges $30.00. 3 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Wilderness Cabins?
Wilderness Cabins has 3 sites on record. 3 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Wilderness Cabins?
Kapalaoa, Palikū, and Hōlua cabins are located in designated Wilderness. To reach the cabins, you must hike a minimum of 3.7 miles (5.9km) to Hōlua, 5.5 miles (8.9km) to Kapalaoa, and 9.3 miles (15km) to Palikū. All sites are located in the crater of Haleakalā and are accessible from either the Halemauʻu Trailhead (10 minute drive from entrance to the park) or the Keoneheʻeheʻe Trailhead (30 minute drive from entrance to the park).
What is the weather like at Wilderness Cabins?
Cabins are located inside Haleakalā crater and involve a strenuous hike around distinctive cinder cones. Campers should prepare for hot, sunny, cold, wet, and windy conditions as weather can change rapidly. There is no shade or water on the crater floor, and temperatures can vary from 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 30-50 degrees Fahrenheit at night, so pack plenty of water, sunscreen, and layers. If it is stormy, winds can exceed 80 miles per hour with temperatures dropping well below freezing.
What are the rules at Wilderness Cabins?
Overnight stays are limited to three (3) nights total for all Park areas in a 30-day period.
Nearby
- Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)1.6 mi
- Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)5.2 mi
- Wilderness Tent Sites5.2 mi
- Hosmer Grove Campground7.1 mi
- Kīpahulu Campground7.5 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
