Hawaii state parks
Managed by Hawaii Division of State Parks (DLNR). These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Hawaii follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Designated areas only
Metal detectors are allowed only on the sand areas of beaches. They are prohibited elsewhere in state parks.
- Permit
- None on beach sand.
- Sources
- dlnr.hawaii.gov · dlnr.hawaii.gov
- Notes
- HAR 13-146.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Not allowed
Launching, landing or using aircraft, including drones, is prohibited without written permission.
- Permit
- Written permission from State Parks.
- Sources
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
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