Haleakalā National Park rangers are enforcing all regulations during the lapse in appropriated funds. Citations may be issued by law enforcement rangers. All camping, speed and traffic regulations are enforced. Responses to emergency medical situations are extremely limited and backcountry cabin permits are not being issued. No drones are allowed in the park.
Sunrise reservations are required for entrance from 3 am - 7 am. Park staff is checking reservation holders at the Entrance Station. To make reservations go to www.recreation.gov. There is no entrance fee for entering the park. Electronic message boards, as well as signs posted on park buildings will remind visitors of these conditions. All park interpretive, educational programs and volunteer activities are canceled.
Visitors may want to reference local news stations and http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=HIZ022 or
http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/haleakalanew/weather.shtml
Emergency response maybe delayed or absent. For your safety, respect all area closures.
A list of closures for the Summit District and the Kīpahulu District follows:
Closures in the Summit District
· Headquarters Visitor Center, at 7000 feet of elevation
· Haleakalā Visitor Center, at 9741 feet of elevation
· Backcountry cabins. No permits are issued for backcountry cabins. After federal operations resume, refunds may be requested via www.recreation.gov.
Closures in the Kīpahulu District
· Kīpahulu Visitor Center
· The Pools of `Ohe`o
Open:
· Summit District roads and trails: (limited emergency response).
· Kīpahulu District roads and trails open (limited emergency response).
· Restrooms
· Trash removal
· Hosmer Grove Campground
· Kīpahulu Campground
· Holua and Paliku tent campgrounds
For additional information visit www.doi.gov/shutdown.
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Tags: lapse in federal appropriations shutdown
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
