Can you reserve a site at Headquarters Visitor Center?

No. Headquarters Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Headquarters Visitor Center

Facility · Hawaii ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Haleakala National Park (National Park) · Open Access

7,044 ft
Elevation

The Headquarters Visitor Center is 1 mile (1.6 km) past the Summit District entrance gate. Inside, park staff can answer questions at the information desk. A small exhibit hall features displays on the park's natural and cultural history. Restrooms are accessible from the outside and open 24/7. Please check park alerts for information on closures.

Getting there

When entering the park, the Headquarters Visitor Center is on the right about 1 mile (1.6 km) after passing the Summit District entrance gate.

20.75948, -156.24678 · 20°45'34.1"N 156°14'48.4"W

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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, 0.1 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 Headquarters Visitor Center

Can you reserve a site at Headquarters Visitor Center?: No. Headquarters Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Headquarters Visitor Center

Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits) 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Haleakala National Park Summit Sunrise Reservations 6.3 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Kalaupapa National Historical Park Tours 53.7 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Haleakalā Visitor Center 3.1 mi · Facility
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Kihei Visitor Center 13.7 mi · Facility
Kīpahulu Visitor Center 14.7 mi · Facility
Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site 57.7 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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