**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor weather reports before you park
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[MOLOKA\'I] - UPDATE 3/24/25: Pala'au State Wayside Park Pavilion: Due to demolition and renovation work, the pavilion will be closed from March 25 to May 31.
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[OʻAHU] - UPDATE 3/24/25: The Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside is closed indefinitely due to police activity in the area. Please avoid the area until further notice.
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[KAUAʻI] - UPDATE 3/21/25: Pā‘ula‘ula State Historic Site - Due to construction improvements, the park closure will begin starting March 24 until further notice.
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[OʻAHU] - UPDATE 3/18/25: Mauna ʻAla, Royal Mausoleum State Monument will be undergoing improvements that may temporarily prevent vehicular access. Please check the Royal Mausoleum State Monument website for updates.
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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 3/18/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Full Park Closures will occur Tuesdays through Fridays beginning April 1 to April 11 and also Monday through Thursday April 14 to April 17. Partial Park Closures Hours with operating hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM will occur on Monday April 7 during this time, and will resume from April 21 onwards Monday through Friday, (except weekends and holidays). Normal Park Hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM will resume during Spring Break March 17 to March 28, Good Friday Holiday on April 18, and Weekends. During Partial Park Closures Hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the last reservation time slot for Parking and Entry and Entry Only will be 12:00 p.m. If you reserved at 12:00 p.m., you must enter the Park no later than 12:30 p.m. or you will be denied entry. The project began January 6, 2025, and will run to July 25, 2025, or upon completion of the rock fall mitigation construction project at the Kahala Tunnel. Please check back for updates.
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[MAUI] UPDATE 3/4/25 - Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Beginning April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 the park, cabin campgrounds and access road to Polipoli Forest Reserve will be closed due to tree mitigation work.
Administrative Rules
The Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) are regulations established by the department through an extensive public review and hearing process. The procedure for administrative rules is set by Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 91. A proposed rule, or an amendment to an existing rule, is draft by the department, approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) for public meetings and public hearings, and reviewed by the Department of the Attorney General (AG). The draft is then presented to the public via public meetings and/or public hearings, where the public can give formal testimony on the draft rule. The rule is then revised, if necessary, and submitted to the Board of Land and Natural Resources for final approval. The rule or amendment is then reviewed by the AG again. Upon approval from the AG, being signed by the Governor and filed with the Lieutenant Governor, it has the effect of law. Please Note: Documents provided on this page are in PDF format. If your browser is unable to read the documents, make sure to download the latest version of Acrobat Reader from Adobe.
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
The following administrative rules are provided for general informational purposes only. These are unofficial copies. Official copies may be obtained from Division offices and the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement offices state-wide. Copies of the rules are also available for viewing in State public libraries.
DRAFT RULES & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES
Periodically revisions to administrative rules are proposed. Please see below for proposed revisions and how to submit testimony.
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To submit testimony on proposed rules changes click the following link —-> [Link Currently Disabled] Submit Testimony on Proposed Rules and Amendments
PARK RULES & GENERAL INFORMATION
Park rules are designed to help you and others have an enjoyable visit while protecting Hawaiʻi’s unique and fragile cultural and natural resources. Always observe and follow the regulations on posted signs in the parks. In addition, you can help and increase the enjoyment of others by observing the following rules.
Report suspected law and park rule violations to enforcement officers. On all islands, call 643-DLNR (643-3567), no area code required. For emergencies, dial 911.
| NO DRONES | The use, launching or landing of drones or other types of aircraft is prohibited. |
| NO SMOKING | Smoking, including E-cigarettes, and the use of tobacco products is prohibited. |
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES | The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. |
| BEGGING AND SOLICITING | Begging and soliciting are prohibited, except pursuant to Section 13-7, HAR. |
| VESSELS | Vessels or any similar buoyant devices are prohibited where posted. |
| FIRES | Where not prohibited, build fires in the fireplaces and grills provided. Portable stoves or warming devices may be used in designated camping and picnicking areas unless otherwise prohibited. Dump live coals only in designated ash pits or receptacles. |
| GENERATORS | Operation or use of any portable electric generator is prohibited, except with a special use permit. |
| PETS | Pets and other animals are prohibited wherever posted, and are not allowed in restaurants, pavilions, swimming areas, campgrounds, lodges, or on beaches. Where permitted, pets are to be crated, caged, on a 6-foot or shorter leash or otherwise under physical restrictive control at all times. Horses prohibited unless otherwise posted. Please clean up after your pet. |
| NUDITY | Nudity is prohibited. |
| NOISE | Do not operate any audio device, television, or musical instrument in such a manner and at such times so as to create excessive noise or nuisance. |
| PLANTS | Leave all plant life undisturbed. Where permitted, reasonable quantities of fruits and seeds may be gathered for personal use. |
| REPORT OF INJURY OR DAMAGE | All incidents resulting in personal injury or death, or property damage must be reported as soon as possible to the district office, and other appropriate agencies. |
| SKATING AND SKATEBOARDS | Skating and skateboards are prohibited where posted. |
| METAL DETECTING DEVICES | Metal detecting devices are allowed on sand beaches only. |
| VEHICLES | Drive and park motor vehicles only on designated roads and parking areas provided for such usage. |
| WASTE DISPOSAL | Place all waste in trash cans and pack out trash from wilderness parks. |
| NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES | Leave all plants, geological, historical, and archaeological features undisturbed. |
| WILDLIFE | Leave the wildlife and their habitat undisturbed except where hunting and fishing is permitted subject to all applicable laws and regulations. |
| LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES | Lost and found articles are to be deposited by the finder at the nearest police station, or at the park visitor facility. |
| SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS | Report suspected law and park rule violations to enforcement officers. On all islands, call 643-DLNR (643-3567), no area code required. For emergencies, dial 911. |
