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Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in November: How Hard Is It to Book?
Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) · HI · Haleakalā National Park
The verdict
Booking difficulty 8 out of 10. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.
November rarely sells out — you can often book close to your trip.
Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in November 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 November booking was locked in about 33 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 74% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Monday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.
How far ahead people book
Weekend vs. weekday demand
Best odds: arrivals are lightest on Monday in November. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.
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When November reservations open
Reservations for Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in November 2026 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.
November 1 stays open
May 1, 2026
at 7:00 AM ET
Release style
6-Month Rolling Window
Releases daily 6 months ahead at 7:00 AM ET
Campsites for November 1, 2026 become bookable on May 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout November releases day-by-day exactly 6 months prior to arrival.
Facility note: Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
How much does it cost to camp at Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)?
Wilderness Tent Sites are open year round. Reservations are required through recreation.gov prior to arrival. Camping Use Fee: $20 per night with a 3 night maximum over a 30-day period. Entrance Fee: Haleakala charges an entrance fee (separate from the camping use fee). You may pay the fee upon arrival at the entrance station or automated fee machine or purchase in advance. The park also honors valid America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes (also known as an interagency pass, e.g., Senior, 4th Grade, Military, etc.). Sign in to your Recreation.gov Account or the mobile app to make any changes or cancellations to your reservation.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.
Easier nearby options in November
If your dates are flexible, these nearby campgrounds are typically easier to book.
Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in November: common questions
- How hard is it to book Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in November?
- Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) rates 8 out of 10 for November — Hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.
- How far in advance should I book Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) for November?
- The typical November reservation was made about 33 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
- When do November reservations open for Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)?
- Reservations for Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in November 2026 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for November 1 become bookable on May 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET, with each subsequent day releasing day-by-day 6 months ahead.
- What is the best day to arrive at Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) in November?
- Arrivals are lightest on Monday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.
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