Maui County
Fire Ban in Hosmer Campground
Due to severe fire danger, all open fires (including grills) are banned in Hosmer Campground until further notice.
Expect Long Waits at the Summit Entrance Station Before Sunset
Due to a high volume of traffic, cars may be temporarily turned around at the gate when capacity is reached. Purchasing a pass online does not guarantee entry at sunset. To ensure timely access, arrive 3 hours before sunset.
No Water in the Hōlua Area
As of August 8, 2025, there is NO water in the Hōlua area (Patrol and Visitor Cabins). This is the result of an extremely dry summer season. All backcountry travelers should plan to pack in all needed water when traveling through the Hōlua Area.
Hosmer Grove Water Fountain
As of August 15, 2025, the water fountain at Hosmer Grove is offline. There is potable water available at the spigots in the campground area.
Paving on Crater Road (Route 378)
Paving has begun on the road to the Summit District. Work will be done in sections between Mile Post 0 in Kula and Haleakalā entrance through October. Expect delays and leave extra time Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drive Cautiously - Endangered Birds on Roadway
Nēnē (Hawaiian geese) and ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) are nesting in the park and may land on or frequent park roads, parking lots, and road leading up to the park. Drivers are reminded to drive at the posted speed limits and exercise caution.
Kalawao County Restrictions
Access to the park, including Kalawao County, the Kalaupapa Trail, the settlement, and Waikolu Valley, is restricted to residents and visitors with approved permits issued by Hawaii State Department of Health. Violations will result in arrest/fine.
Unmanned Aircraft
Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Kalaupapa National Historical Park is prohibited. This includes model airplanes, quadcopters, and drones.
Arrival by Boat
It is prohibited to come within 1/4 mile of the Kalaupapa shoreline. Access by boat within the quarter mile offshore park boundary requires a special use permit.
Phones Are Not Operational
We continue to experience intermittent outages with our phone lines. If your call does not go through, please try again later, or try to leave us a message and we will get back to you. Thank you for your understanding.
Elevated Fire Risks - Full Closure (Vehicle and Foot Traffic) in Prone Areas
Drought conditions pose risk of fire. The following areas are closed to vehicle and foot traffic until further notice: Coastal Road between lighthouse and Boom Site/Kalawao cattleguards; settlement perimeter road along fence, roads through fuel farm.
High Surf Advisory issued December 29 at 3:49PM HST until December 31 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... A large, medium period northwest (320-340 degree) swell will continue to fill in this evening, followed by an overlapping long period north-northwest (350 degree) swell that will build tonight into Tuesday. * WHAT...Surf heights up to 10 to 15 feet along north facing shores tonight, building to 12 to 16 feet Tuesday. Surf heights of 8 to 12 feet along west facing shores. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 29 at 3:41PM HST until December 31 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters and Big Island Leeward Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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