REVIEWED LOCATION

Timanfaya National Park — Islote de Hilario Volcanic Landscape Rockhounding Status & Field Guide

Timanfaya is a protected volcanic landscape with controlled visitor access; official rules explicitly prohibit collecting rocks of any type or size.

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Important: Do not remove any rock or volcanic material from the National Park.

What is here

historic lava fields, cones and volcanic deposits

Materials / interest: Volcanic Rock, Basalt

Collecting and access

Viewing only. National Park rules explicitly prohibit collecting rocks of any type or size.

Use official roads, parking and the authorized visitor route at Montañas del Fuego/Islote de Hilario.

Detailed status
prohibited
Permission
Not flagged
Permit
Not flagged
Fee
Required
Guide
Not flagged
Booking
Not flagged
Surface collecting
no
Hammering
no
Digging
no

Safety

Extreme heat, volcanic terrain and route restrictions apply; stay in authorized visitor areas.

Review status

Access reviewed: 2026-09-11 · Sources reviewed: 2026-09-11 · Next scheduled review: 2027-09-11.

Recheck access, closures, permissions and current source instructions before field travel.

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