Haleakalā
Volcano · Maui County
Hawaii 96790
"Visitors can pick up a star map at the Haleakalā Visitor Center to aid in spotting the moons of Jupiter or, on cloudy nights, to look for a halo around one’s shadow; the summit environment is widely recommended for sunrise, sunset, and night-sky observation on Maui." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Known for its 10,023-foot dormant volcano, the park offers campsites in Kīpahulu and Hosmer Grove campgrounds, historic wilderness cabins, and primitive wilderness camping areas like Hōlua and Palikū. Reservations are required year-round, with a maximum stay of three nights per 30-day period." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Maui's natural wonders like Haleakalā National Park’s volcano crater at sunrise wowed readers. The summit sits about 10,000 feet above sea level, offering an otherworldly landscape and geological history." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A reservation system is required for vehicle entry from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. to watch the sunrise from the summit. Travelers must pay $1 for the reservation. No reservation is needed during other times of the day." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Known for its spectacular sunrise views, with accessible tours designed by Wheel the World." - Sunny Fitzgerald Sunny Fitzgerald Sunny Fitzgerald is a Hawaii-based writer who covers travel, sustainability, culture, health and wellness, and more. Her articles and essays have appeared in National Geographic, Trave
