Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools is a waterfall on ʻOheʻo Gulch / Pīpīwai and Palikea Streams in Maui County, Hawaii. Height and flow season are not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
NPS: Pools of ʻOheʻo are not accessible for swimming or entry due to flash floods and rockfall. View pools from Kūloa Point Trail only. Stay out of closed areas. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Cascading stream pools of ʻOheʻo flowing to the ocean; flash floods can rise without warning when it rains in the mountains. |
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| Swimming allowed | No |
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| Water type | Waterfall basin |
| Jumping | Prohibited |
| Current | Strong |
Access
| Road | Paved |
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| Road note | Kīpahulu District near the end of the Road to Hāna; remote, fill gas before arrival. |
| Parking | Kīpahulu visitor area parking; pay entrance fee by credit card. |
| Fee | Haleakalā National Park entrance fee (credit card) |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | National Park Service (Haleakalā National Park, Kīpahulu District) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Note | Visitor center and Kīpahulu Campground nearby; no food or gas in the park. |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools open?
NPS: Pools of ʻOheʻo are not accessible for swimming or entry due to flash floods and rockfall. View pools from Kūloa Point Trail only. Stay out of closed areas. As of September 28, 2026.
Can you swim at Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools?
No, swimming is not allowed at Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools. A strong current is reported here, use caution.
How do you get to Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools?
The road in is paved. Kīpahulu District near the end of the Road to Hāna; remote, fill gas before arrival. Parking: Kīpahulu visitor area parking; pay entrance fee by credit card.
Do you need a reservation for Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools?
The fee is Haleakalā National Park entrance fee (credit card).
When is Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools flowing?
Cascading stream pools of ʻOheʻo flowing to the ocean; flash floods can rise without warning when it rains in the mountains.
What facilities are at Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools?
Restrooms. Visitor center and Kīpahulu Campground nearby; no food or gas in the park.
Nearby
Nearby
Nearest camping
Public land
Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools is inside Haleakalā National Park .
Sources
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- https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/kipahulu-district.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / swimmingAllowed false / hazardNote, access.fee / amenities / roadNote, rules.camping)
- https://www.nps.gov/places/pools-of-oheo.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hazardNote / swimming closure rationale, waterfall.flowNote / waterbodyName)
- https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/conditions.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
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