Campground · HI
Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)
Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in November (8/10) and eases to its lowest in June (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (November), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
Activities: BACKPACKING, BIRDING, CAMPING, WILDERNESS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, STAR GAZING, HIKING