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Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in December: How Hard Is It to Book?

Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) · HI

The verdict

Hard

Booking difficulty 8 out of 10. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.

Rarely sells outBased on 3 years of reservation data

December rarely sells out — you can often book close to your trip.

Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in December scores 8 out of 10 for booking difficulty — hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.

Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical December booking was locked in about 35 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 74% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Wednesday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 4% of bookings4%Same day1–3d: 7% of bookings7%1–3d4–7d: 6% of bookings6%4–7d1–2wk: 8% of bookings8%1–2wk2–4wk: 22% of bookings22%2–4wk1–2mo: 19% of bookings19%1–2mo2–3mo: 12% of bookings12%2–3mo3–6mo: 17% of bookings17%3–6mo6mo+: 4% of bookings4%6mo+Median booking lead time: 35 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

Best odds: arrivals are lightest on Wednesday in December. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.

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FAQ

Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in December: common questions

How hard is it to book Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in December?
Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) rates 8 out of 10 for December — Hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.
How far in advance should I book Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) for December?
The typical December reservation was made about 35 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do reservations open for Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)?
Recreation.gov releases most campsites on a rolling window — commonly about six months before the arrival date — so December dates usually become bookable around six months ahead. Be ready the morning they release.
What is the best day to arrive at Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in December?
Arrivals are lightest on Wednesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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