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21 rockhounding collecting destinations in Hawaii.
Hawaii rockhounding map
Interactive pins for coordinate-verified, indexable listings in Hawaii. Click a marker for the full site page.
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How many rockhounding sites are in Hawaii?
Use this page as your Hawaii rockhounding map — Hawaii has 21 rockhounding sites in our directory, including 5 quartz & crystals, 1 agate & jasper, 1 fossils, 14 other. Use rockhounding sites near me for live distance sorting or browse by city.
Near major cities: Honolulu
By specimen type: Quartz & Crystals (5) · Other (14)
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What to pack for Hawaii rockhounding trips
Compared day-trip gear for Hawaii — safety, tools, and haul essentials matched to local specimen types.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find rockhounding sites in Hawaii?
Our Hawaii rockhounding map lists 21 cataloged sites with GPS, fees, and specimen types at /states/hawaii/. Filter by type or use near-me GPS sorting from your location.
Is there a Hawaii rockhounding map?
Yes — the Hawaii state hub at /states/hawaii/ works as your rockhounding map with every listing, featured sites, and links to specimen-type subsets.
What can you find rockhounding in Hawaii?
Specimens vary by region — browse the Hawaii map for quartz, agate, geodes, fossils, and gems. Each listing notes primary targets and access rules.
All 21 listings
MixedHI
Black Coral
Black Coral is a documented rockhounding destination in HI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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QuartzHI
Haleakala National Park
Haleakala National Park is a documented mineral occurrence near HI. Reported specimens include Augite crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Haleakala Np
Haleakala NP is a documented rockhounding destination in HI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Haleakala Volcanic Cinder
Haleakala crater rim and cinder cones display classic Hawaiian volcanic minerals for observation within Haleakala National Park.
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Hawaii Volcanoes Np Map
Hawaii Volcanoes NP Map is a documented rockhounding destination in HI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Honolulu Community College Dino Exhibit
Honolulu Community College Dino Exhibit is a documented rockhounding destination in HI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Kaena Point Basalt Coast
Remote northwest Oahu coastline exposes fresh olivine basalt flows and marine terraces for geological study within a protected reserve.
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Kailua Area (north)
Kailua Area (North) is a documented mineral occurrence near HI. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Kailua Area (south)
Kailua Area (South) is a documented mineral occurrence near HI. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Kapa’a Quarry (private Area, Obtain Permission First)
Kapa’a Quarry (private area, obtain permission first) is a documented mineral occurrence near HI. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Analcime, Chabazite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Kazamura Cave
Kazamura Cave is a documented rockhounding destination in HI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Lava
Lava is a documented rockhounding destination in HI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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FossilHI
Lisianski Island, Datum A
Fossil collection site, Hawaii. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Manele Bay
Manele Bay is a documented mineral occurrence near HI. Reported specimens include Sunstone. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Olowalu Valley
Olowalu Valley is a documented mineral occurrence near HI. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Papakolea Green Sand Beach
One of few green sand beaches worldwide, colored by olivine crystals eroded from Puu Mahana cinder cone on Hawaii Island's south coast.
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Papakolea Green Sand Beach & Other Beaches
Papakolea Green Sand Beach & Other Beaches is a documented mineral occurrence near HI. Reported specimens include Olivine, Peridot. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Pohakea Pass
Pohakea Pass is a documented mineral occurrence near HI. Reported specimens include Clear Labradorite, Labradorite Yellow. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Puu Waawaa Olivine Cone
Olivine-rich cinder cones on the Big Island flank of Hualalai volcano display green crystals embedded in basalt for geological observation.
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Thurston Lava Tube
Thurston Lava Tube is a documented rockhounding destination in HI. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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AgateHI
Wahiawa
Wahiawa is a documented mineral occurrence near HI. Reported specimens include Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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