Hawaiʻi State Park Rules
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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor local surf and weather reports before your park visit.

[OʻAHU] UPDATED 2/7/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Full park closures will commence Tuesdays through Fridays beginning March 4 to March 14, and April 1 to April 11.  Partial park closures from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM occur on Monday\'s during this time.  Full park closures will also occur Monday through Thursday April 14 to April 17. 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. Partial park closures from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM will continue again Monday through Friday, (excluding weekends and holidays) on April 21. 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. During Partial park closures 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. Please check back for updates.

 

Hawaiʻi State Park Rules

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 DRONESThe use, launching or landing of drones or other types of aircraft is prohibited.
NO SMOKINGSmoking, including E-cigarettes, and the use of tobacco products is prohibited.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESThe use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
BEGGING AND SOLICITINGBegging and soliciting are prohibited, except pursuant to Section 13-7, HAR.
VESSELSVessels or any similar buoyant devices are prohibited where posted.
FIRESWhere 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.
GENERATORSOperation or use of any portable electric generator is prohibited, except with a special use permit.
PETSPets 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.
NUDITYNudity is prohibited.
NOISEDo 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.
PLANTSLeave all plant life undisturbed. Where permitted, reasonable quantities of fruits and seeds may be gathered for personal use.
REPORT OF INJURY OR DAMAGEAll 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 SKATEBOARDSSkating and skateboards are prohibited where posted.
METAL DETECTING DEVICESMetal detecting devices are allowed on sand beaches only.
VEHICLESDrive and park motor vehicles only on designated roads and parking areas provided for such usage.
WASTE DISPOSALPlace all waste in trash cans and pack out trash from wilderness parks.
NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCESLeave all plants, geological, historical, and archaeological features undisturbed.
WILDLIFELeave 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 VIOLATIONSReport 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.