Kapalaoa Cabin

Hidden deep within Haleakalā’s otherworldly crater, Kapalaoa Cabin is a remote backcountry refuge reached only by an 11-mile hike. Here, silence settles over the cinder landscape, stars burn brighter than anywhere on Maui, and sunrise paints the volcanic slopes in shades of gold and red. The cabin is rustic—bunk beds, rainwater catchment, and composting toilets—but the experience is unforgettable. It’s the perfect stay for seasoned hikers seeking solitude, sweeping views, and a night inside one of the most dramatic volcanic landscapes in the National Park System.