Haleakalā sunrise reservations

Watching sunrise from Haleakalā National Park (3:00 to 7:00 a.m. entry) requires a vehicle reservation on Recreation.gov, plus a park entrance pass. The summit is regularly below freezing before dawn.

• Book the 3:00 to 7:00 a.m. sunrise slot on Recreation.gov. Tickets release 60 days ahead at 7:00 a.m. Hawaiʻi time, with more released 48 hours ahead.
• One reservation per vehicle, and one sunrise reservation per person every three days.
• Reservations are only valid for the reserved day and are not refunded for weather. The park cannot book by phone or in person.
• Bring valid ID, the confirmation email, and a park pass or a way to buy one (private-vehicle pass listed at $30).
• Conditions before dawn are regularly wet, windy and below freezing: bring warm layers.

Sources: National Park Service: Haleakalā sunrise · Hawaii's Best Travel: Hawaiʻi reservations and fees 2026 (verified July 22, 2026)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.