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Delaware State Parks Metal Detecting

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Delaware State Parks Metal Detecting

These records apply only to verified locations whose written rule and site-specific recreation footprint have been verified. A map pin is a public visitor/reference point, never a permission boundary.

17 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 17 records with safe map navigation
First State Heritage ParkKent County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Killens Pond State ParkKent County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Alapocas Run State ParkNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Auburn Valley State ParkNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Bellevue State ParkNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Brandywine Creek State ParkNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Fort Delaware State ParkNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Fort DuPont State ParkNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Fox Point State ParkNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Lums Pond State ParkNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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White Clay Creek State ParkNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Wilmington State ParksNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 17 records in this scope include their own map-provider links below.

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Map meaning: verified coordinate pins identify independently grounded public visitor/access reference points. Query-only records can be resolved on demand as temporary provider search matches; sensitive records use a deliberately broader agency/locality query. Temporary search matches are not stored as verified coordinates. No map mode is a property boundary, detecting zone, archaeological target, or permission boundary.

Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

First State Heritage Park

Kent County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Killens Pond State Park

Kent County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Alapocas Run State Park

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Auburn Valley State Park

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Bellevue State Park

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Brandywine Creek State Park

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Fort Delaware State Park

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Fort DuPont State Park

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Fox Point State Park

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Lums Pond State Park

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

White Clay Creek State Park

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Wilmington State Parks

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — ocean beach east of dune line during normal park hours Grade A · 100/100

Cape Henlopen State Park

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6.1 creates the express detector exception for ocean beaches east of the dune line during normal park hours. Protected archaeological/historic material remains subject to §3.7 and statewide cultural-resource law.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general detector permit stated for the §3.6.1 ocean-beach exception; verify current park signs/closures before use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — ocean beach east of dune line during normal park hours Grade A · 100/100

Delaware Seashore State Park

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6.1 creates the express detector exception for ocean beaches east of the dune line during normal park hours. Protected archaeological/historic material remains subject to §3.7 and statewide cultural-resource law.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general detector permit stated for the §3.6.1 ocean-beach exception; verify current park signs/closures before use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — ocean beach east of dune line during normal park hours Grade A · 100/100

Fenwick Island State Park

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6.1 creates the express detector exception for ocean beaches east of the dune line during normal park hours. Protected archaeological/historic material remains subject to §3.7 and statewide cultural-resource law.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general detector permit stated for the §3.6.1 ocean-beach exception; verify current park signs/closures before use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Holts Landing State Park

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — metal detector use outside the qualifying ocean-beach exception Grade A · 100/100

Trap Pond State Park

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Parks and Recreation

7 DE Admin. Code 9201 §3.6 prohibits metal detectors on Division lands except during normal park hours on ocean beaches east of the dune line. §3.7 independently protects prehistoric/historic artifacts and human remains.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No ordinary recreational permit pathway established; only the express ocean-beach exception or written/official authorization applies Verified: 2026-08-29
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