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Holua Campsite
Tent campingHiking is allowed
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Holua Campsite is accessible only by trail. Holua, the wilderness campsite reached by the shortest hike, lies at 6,940 feet (2,115 meters) in the shrubland near Koolau Gap. Holua is 3.7 miles (6km) down the Halemauu Trail or 7.4 miles (12km) from the Sliding Sand Trailhead. Visitors staying at Holua can enjoy day hikes into the central Wilderness Area. The landscape around Holua supports a native shrubland which colonizes the lava flows.

Facilities: Holua campsite has pit toilets and water available nearby. The water is non-potable and must be filtered or treated before drinking. In times of drought all water must be carried in.

Reservations: Campsite space is available on a first-come, first-served basis for the general public at Holua Campsite. Special accommodation is made for educational groups and boy-scout groups which may reserve space up to 6 months in advance.

Best Time To Visit: Holua Campsite is open year round.

Fees: Unknown

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Permits are required for overnight camping at these sites. Camping permits are free, require a 10-minute orientation, and can be obtained at any Visitor Center.

Each person is limited to a maximum of 3 nights per 30 day period in the wilderness campsites with no more than 2 nights at any one site. Holua has a maximum limit of 25 people, with a 12-person group limit.

Directions: Holua Campsite is located within the Haleakala National Park and is accessible only by trail.

To reach Haleakala National Park from Kahului, take roads 37, 377, and 378. Follow the signs posted along the Highway. The Summit area of Haleakala is a three hour round trip drive from Kahului. Follow the signs posted along the Highway.
To reach Haleakala National Park from Makawao, take Highway 365 to Highway 37. From 37 turn onto 377 and from 377 take 378 to the park.

Address
National Park Service - Haleakala National Park
P.O. Box 369
Makawao, Maui, Hawaii 96768
Phone
General: (808) 572-4400
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