The Special Use Permit (SUP) authorizes activities that benefit an individual, group or organization, rather than the public at large: and that require written authorization and management control in order to protect park resources and the public interest.

Examples include: weddings, memorializations, commercial filming and/or photography, special assemblies, First Amendment activities, athletic events, firearms, or collecting resource materials require a special use permit be acquired in advance.

Please contact the park at 808-572-4440 well in advance of your event for instructions and permits.

Any commercial activity, other than commercial filming and/or photography, requires a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA).

Commercial Filming/Photography
A Special Use Permit is required for filming, video taping, sound recording, or still photography.

 

Application fee: $100.00.
Details on getting a film/photography permit (pdf)
Application for permit Still Photography (pdf)

Application for permit Motion Pictures (pdf)

 

Scattering of Ashes
A Special Use Permit is required to scatter cremated ashes.

 

Application fee: $25.00.

Details...

Wedding Ceremony
A Special Use Permit is required for all weddings, regardless of group size.

 

Application fee: $100.00.

Details on getting a wedding permit (pdf)
Application for permit (pdf)

Other Special Uses
Permits are required for First Amendment activities, large group camps, rendezvous & rallies, sporting, and training events.

 

Application fee for First Amendment: No Fee

 

Application Fee for other SUPs: $100
Application for permit (pdf)

 

 

Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicles utilizing the Park Road are required to obtain a Special Use Permit pursuant to 36 CFR Part 5 Section 5.6.

 

Application Fee: $100.

 

Application for permit (pdf fillable)

   Original must be mailed in.

 

Sample Conditions of Permit

Vehicle Type Classification Chart

Structure Load Rating for Haleakala Bridge 8290-001P

 

 

Contact Information

Contact information for Special Park Uses Click Here

Official Correspondence

Electronic Mail or Phone

e-mail us
808-572-4440 (phone)
808-572-4438 (fax)

** Please note, original application cannot be emailed or faxed.

U.S. Postal Service Mailing Address

Revenue & Fee Business Manager
Haleakala National Park
Post Office Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768-0369

United Parcel Service (UPS)

Revenue & Fee Business Manager
Haleakala National Park
Mile Marker 11, Crater Road
Kula, HI 96768

** NOTE: We do not receive FedEx, DHL or Airborne Express