National Park · Hawaii, United States
Haleakala National Park
Haleakala National Park is a national park in Hawaii, United States, covering 33,489 acres (13,553 ha), established in 1916; it recorded 853,711 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Hawaii, United States |
| Area | 33,489 acres (13,553 ha) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 853,711 |
| Coordinates | 20.7200° N, 156.1700° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Haleakala National Park
Haleakalā National Park is a national park of the United States located on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Named after Haleakalā, a dormant volcano within its boundaries, the park covers an area of 33,265 acres (52.0 sq mi; 134.6 km2), of which 24,719 acres (38.6 sq mi; 100.0 km2) is a wilderness area. The land was designated a national park in 1976 and its boundaries expanded in 2005.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
Year-round — the summit is cool and often windy; drier months roughly April to October
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Makawao, Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Kahului Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|
Famous trails
- Sliding Sands Trail — 11.0 miles (17.7 km) — Hard
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Kahului International Airport (OGG) · Kahului, United States · 20.8 miles away
- Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) · Kailua-Kona, United States · 68.3 miles away
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) · Honolulu, Oahu, United States · 120.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Hawaii
Frequently asked questions
Where is Haleakala National Park?
Haleakala National Park is in Hawaii, United States (20.7200° N, 156.1700° W).
When was Haleakala National Park established?
Haleakala National Park was established in 1916, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Haleakala National Park?
Haleakala National Park covers 33,489 acres (13,553 ha).
How many people visit Haleakala National Park each year?
It recorded 853,711 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Haleakala National Park?
Year-round — the summit is cool and often windy; drier months roughly April to October.
Does Haleakala National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Haleakala National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Haleakala National Park?
The nearest town is Makawao, Hawaii. The nearest airport is Kahului Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haleakala_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/hale/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/directions.htm — Getting there — nearest town and airport, as stated by the source.