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Diamond Head State Monument — Geological Features Protected, Hawaii: Status, Map & Field Guide

Hawaii · Honolulu · Protected / viewing

Diamond Head State Monument — Geological Features Protected

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Diamond Head State Monument — Geological Features Protected is included as a protected or viewing-focused record in Honolulu, Hawaii. The mapped interest is tuff, volcanic ash and geological features. The recorded management context is Hawaii DLNR Division of State Parks. This entry is not a collecting recommendation. Do not remove rocks, minerals, fossils or other natural material where current protections or prohibitions apply.

Protected / viewingcurrent status
Honolulucounty / area
NoNear Me eligible
August 30, 2026last reviewed

What is Diamond Head State Monument — Geological Features Protected?

Diamond Head State Monument — Geological Features Protected is included as a protected or viewing-focused record in Honolulu, Hawaii. The mapped interest is tuff, volcanic ash and geological features. The recorded management context is Hawaii DLNR Division of State Parks.

What rocks, minerals, fossils or collecting interests are associated with it?

The record lists tuff, volcanic ash and geological features. This description is tied to this atlas entry and should be read together with the access status below.

Can I collect at Diamond Head State Monument — Geological Features Protected?

Protected / viewing. State Park rules require geological features to remain undisturbed. Diamond Head is a geology/viewing destination, not a rock-collecting site.

This entry is not a collecting recommendation. Do not remove rocks, minerals, fossils or other natural material where current protections or prohibitions apply.

Condition to resolve: State park geological features undisturbed.

Where is this record located?

Navigation uses the recorded public destination or address for Diamond Head State Monument — Geological Features Protected. The destination is a travel reference, not a specimen-level promise or a substitute for current access rules.

Recorded destination: Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu, HI

Who manages the place or provides the evidence context?

The recorded manager or context is Hawaii DLNR Division of State Parks.

What evidence supports this status?

The record was last reviewed on 2026-08-30. Evidence and management context: Hawaii DLNR Division of State Parks. State completed; record remains non-collect-now unless every location-specific authorization and access gate is resolved.

How precise is the map marker?

Navigation uses the recorded public destination or address for Diamond Head State Monument — Geological Features Protected. The destination is a travel reference, not a specimen-level promise or a substitute for current access rules.

What should I verify before going?

  • Current land ownership and the exact parcel or managed activity footprint.
  • Posted closures, seasonal restrictions, opening hours, fees and permit requirements.
  • Mining claims, mineral rights, private-property boundaries and road or trail access.
  • Whether the material and collecting method you intend to use are actually allowed.
  • Current safety conditions, including weather, fire, water, tides, unstable workings, traffic and other site-specific hazards.

When was this information last checked?

The recorded review date is August 30, 2026. Treat that date as the evidence snapshot used for this classification. Conditions can change after review, so field decisions should use the newest posted rules and manager information.

Is a map pin the same as collecting permission?

No. A map pin answers a navigation or geographic-context question. The status and evidence answer the permission question. Exact coordinates, public destination addresses and approximate county or regional context are deliberately kept separate so geographic precision is not confused with legal authority.

Field-use reminder: never infer collecting rights from proximity, a map marker or a geological occurrence. Verify the exact place, manager, current rule and collecting activity before removing material.