Haleakalā Visitor Center
Facility · Hawaii ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Haleakala National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 9,754 ft
- Elevation
About a 30 minute drive from the Headquarters Visitor Center, the Haleakalā Visitor Center is perched on the edge of the impressive volcanic valley. Inside, park staff can answer questions at the information desk. Visitors can learn about the history of the mountain through various displays. There is also a Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association bookstore with souvenirs available for purchase. Restrooms are located nearby in a separate building and are open 24/7. Please check the alerts page for any closures.
Getting there
Haleakalā Visitor Center is 10 miles (16 km) past the Headquarters Visitor Center on the main park road. The driving time between the two Visitor Centers is approximately 30 minutes.
20.71512, -156.24986 · 20°42'54.4"N 156°14'59.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 66°F in Aug, down to 60°F in Feb.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 |
| Low °F | 44 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 45 |
| Precip in | 5.1 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 5.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Haleakalā Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Haleakalā Visitor Center?
- No. Haleakalā Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Haleakalā Visitor Center
- Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits) 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Haleakala National Park Summit Sunrise Reservations 5.5 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Kalaupapa National Historical Park Tours 55.2 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Headquarters Visitor Center 3.1 mi · Facility
- Kīpahulu Visitor Center 13.8 mi · Facility
- Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Kihei Visitor Center 14 mi · Facility
- Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site 55.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (808) 572-4459
- Email hale_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-19.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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