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Metal Detecting at Jennings Randolph Lake — Maryland shore/project lands in Maryland
36 CFR §327.14 allows metal detectors only on designated beaches or other previously disturbed lands where specifically authorized; exact current zones require project confirmation.
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Can you metal detect at Jennings Randolph Lake — Maryland shore/project lands?
Zone confirmation required. 36 CFR §327.14 allows metal detectors only on designated beaches or other previously disturbed lands where specifically authorized; exact current zones require project confirmation.
Permit/authorization: Confirm the exact current Corps-authorized detector area with project staff before field use — Verify the exact controlling manager, current posted rules/orders, intended detector use, recovery method, protected-resource constraints and any required written authorization before field use.
Evidence freshness: verified , Grade A, confidence 100/100. Recheck the official source before travel.
Current verified decision
What the current evidence actually allows
Evidence: Grade A · 100/100 · verified 2026-08-29 · freshness Current · revalidation due 2026-12-27 · source conflict none identified.
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Legal status and controlling rule
36 CFR §327.14 allows metal detectors only on designated beaches or other previously disturbed lands where specifically authorized; exact current zones require project confirmation.
Where detecting is allowed
Only a currently designated beach or other specifically authorized previously disturbed area
Restricted or prohibited areas
Archaeological/historic resources and all non-designated/non-authorized areas
Permit and digging rules
Permit: Confirm the exact current Corps-authorized detector area with project staff before field use
Verify the exact controlling manager, current posted rules/orders, intended detector use, recovery method, protected-resource constraints and any required written authorization before field use.
Digging: Do not excavate, damage vegetation/facilities, disturb archaeological or historic resources, graves, utilities or protected natural features. Follow exact tool, hole-depth and restoration rules.
Water and artifact rules
Water detecting: Shoreline, beach, reservoir and bottomland ownership can differ from adjacent recreation access. Do not infer detector/recovery permission from swimming, fishing, boating or public access.
Historic/artifact rule: Do not disturb or remove archaeological, historic, burial or culturally protected resources. Maryland cultural-resource law and applicable federal protections remain controlling.
Verification record
This page is published only after its legal and access evidence passes the project verification checks. Its current legal/access record is Grade A with a confidence score of 100/100 and was last checked on .
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Jennings Randolph Lake — Maryland shore/project lands metal detecting FAQ
Can you metal detect at Jennings Randolph Lake — Maryland shore/project lands?
36 CFR §327.14 allows metal detectors only on designated beaches or other previously disturbed lands where specifically authorized; exact current zones require project confirmation.
Is a permit or authorization required at Jennings Randolph Lake — Maryland shore/project lands?
Confirm the exact current Corps-authorized detector area with project staff before field use Verify the exact controlling manager, current posted rules/orders, intended detector use, recovery method, protected-resource constraints and any required written authorization before field use.
Does the map show where detecting is legally allowed?
Yes. The page provides map context and address/name-based navigation even when an independently verified coordinate pin has not yet been published. Query navigation does not establish detecting permission.
How current is this Jennings Randolph Lake — Maryland shore/project lands record?
The legal/access record was last verified on 2026-08-29 with verification grade A and confidence score 100/100. Recheck the cited official source before travel because rules and closures can change.
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