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Metal Detecting in Lake County, Florida

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Metal detecting in Lake County, Florida

Quick answer: there is no county-wide permission assumption. These verified records show the controlling managing agency, legal status, permit/recovery pathway and verification evidence for specific places in Lake County, Florida.

23 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage20 independently verified coordinate pins · 23 records with safe map navigation
Lake Dorr Recreation AreaLake County · FloridaVerified access/reference pin
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Seminole State ForestLake County · FloridaNamed public place map search
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Alexander Springs CampgroundAltoona · Lake County · FloridaVerified access/reference pin
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McTureous Memorial ParkAltoona · Lake County · FloridaSensitive-site safe public reference map search
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Lake Louisa State ParkClermont · Lake County · FloridaVerified access/reference pin
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Palatlakaha River Park & Boat RampClermont · Lake County · FloridaVerified access/reference pin
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Pine Forest ParkDeLand · Lake County · FloridaVerified access/reference pin
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Marsh Park & Boat RampEustis · Lake County · FloridaVerified access/reference pin
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Pine Meadows Conservation AreaEustis · Lake County · FloridaVerified access/reference pin
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Lake Griffin State ParkFruitland Park · Lake County · FloridaVerified access/reference pin
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Haynes Creek PreserveLeesburg · Lake County · FloridaVerified access/reference pin
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PEAR Park – GatewayLeesburg · Lake County · FloridaVerified access/reference pin
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 23 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.

Allowed with restrictions Grade A · 96/100

Lake Dorr Recreation Area

Lake County · U.S. Forest Service – National Forests in Florida

Lake Dorr Recreation Area is a developed Ocala National Forest recreation site. Forest Service policy allows ordinary recreational lost-item metal detecting without a permit in developed campgrounds, swimming areas and picnic areas, but archaeological/historic…

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited – metal detector use prohibited on Florida Forest Service managed lands Grade A · 100/100

Seminole State Forest

Lake County · Florida Forest Service

Florida Administrative Code Rule 5I-4.005 expressly prohibits using metal detectors on Florida Forest Service managed lands and separately prohibits digging, harmful disturbance and removal of soil, minerals, artifacts and other materials. This is an…

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Permit: Not applicable – recreational detector use prohibited Verified: 2026-08-19
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Allowed with restrictions Grade A · 96/100

Alexander Springs Campground

Altoona · Lake County · U.S. Forest Service – National Forests in Florida

Alexander Springs Campground is a developed Ocala National Forest recreation site. Forest Service policy allows ordinary recreational lost-item metal detecting without a permit in developed campgrounds, swimming areas and picnic areas, but archaeological/historic searching…

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

McTureous Memorial Park

Altoona · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County explicitly prohibits metal detecting on county properties, and the official Featured Parks listing identifies McTureous Memorial Park as a Lake County recreation property where metal detecting is prohibited.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited Grade A · 99/100

Lake Louisa State Park

Clermont · Lake County · Florida State Parks

Florida State Parks currently prohibits metal detecting on state park lands except for a narrow manager-designated coastal beach exception. This is an inland park, so the coastal exception does not apply.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-14
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Palatlakaha River Park & Boat Ramp

Clermont · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County explicitly prohibits metal detecting on county properties, and the official Featured Parks listing identifies Palatlakaha River Park & Boat Ramp as a Lake County recreation property where metal detecting is prohibited.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Pine Forest Park

DeLand · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County explicitly prohibits metal detecting on county properties, and the official Featured Parks listing identifies Pine Forest Park as a Lake County recreation property where metal detecting is prohibited.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Marsh Park & Boat Ramp

Eustis · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County explicitly prohibits metal detecting on county properties, and the official Featured Parks listing identifies Marsh Park & Boat Ramp as a Lake County recreation property where metal detecting is prohibited.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Pine Meadows Conservation Area

Eustis · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County's current Parks & Trails rule states that metal detecting is strictly prohibited on all county properties, and the current official county listing identifies Pine Meadows Conservation Area as a Lake County-operated property.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-14
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Prohibited Grade A · 99/100

Lake Griffin State Park

Fruitland Park · Lake County · Florida State Parks

Florida State Parks currently prohibits metal detecting on state park lands except certain coastal beach areas when designated by the park manager. No current manager-designated detecting-beach exception is established for this park record, so…

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-14
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Haynes Creek Preserve

Leesburg · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County's current Parks & Trails rule states that metal detecting is strictly prohibited on all county properties, and the current official county listing identifies Haynes Creek Preserve as a Lake County-operated property.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-14
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

PEAR Park – Gateway

Leesburg · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County explicitly prohibits metal detecting on county properties, and the official Featured Parks listing identifies PEAR Park – Gateway as a Lake County recreation property where metal detecting is prohibited.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

PEAR Park – Nature Center & Conservation Area

Leesburg · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County's current Parks & Trails rule states that metal detecting is strictly prohibited on all county properties, and the current official county listing identifies PEAR Park – Nature Center & Conservation Area as…

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-14
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead

Minneola · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County's current Parks & Trails rule states that metal detecting is strictly prohibited on all county properties, and the current official county listing identifies Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead as a Lake…

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-14
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Allowed with restrictions Grade A · 96/100

Clearwater Lake Campground

Paisley · Lake County · U.S. Forest Service – National Forests in Florida

Clearwater Lake Campground is a developed Ocala National Forest recreation site. Forest Service policy allows ordinary recreational lost-item metal detecting without a permit in developed campgrounds, swimming areas and picnic areas, but archaeological/historic searching…

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Ellis Acres Reserve

Paisley · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County's current Parks & Trails rule states that metal detecting is strictly prohibited on all county properties, and the current official county listing identifies Ellis Acres Reserve as a Lake County-operated property.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-14
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Paisley Community Park

Paisley · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County explicitly prohibits metal detecting on county properties, and the official Featured Parks listing identifies Paisley Community Park as a Lake County recreation property where metal detecting is prohibited.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

East Lake Sports & Community Complex

Sorrento · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County's current Parks & Trails rule states that metal detecting is strictly prohibited on all county properties, and the current official county listing identifies East Lake Sports & Community Complex as a Lake…

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-14
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Neighborhood Lakes Scenic Trail & Trailhead

Sorrento · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County's current Parks & Trails rule states that metal detecting is strictly prohibited on all county properties, and the current official county listing identifies Neighborhood Lakes Scenic Trail & Trailhead as a Lake…

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-14
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Prohibited Grade A · 99/100

Rock Springs Run State Reserve

Sorrento · Lake County · Florida State Parks

Florida State Parks prohibits metal detecting on state park lands except certain coastal beach areas designated by a park manager. This record has no current verified qualifying manager-designated coastal detecting beach, so ordinary recreational…

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-19
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Lake Idamere Park

Tavares · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County explicitly prohibits metal detecting on county properties, and the official Featured Parks listing identifies Lake Idamere Park as a Lake County recreation property where metal detecting is prohibited.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

Lake Jem Park & Boat Ramp

Tavares · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County explicitly prohibits metal detecting on county properties, and the official Featured Parks listing identifies Lake Jem Park & Boat Ramp as a Lake County recreation property where metal detecting is prohibited.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-11
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Prohibited Grade A · 100/100

North Lake Regional Park

Umatilla · Lake County · Lake County Office of Parks & Trails

Lake County's current Parks & Trails rule states that metal detecting is strictly prohibited on all county properties, and the current official county listing identifies North Lake Regional Park as a Lake County-operated property.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: No Verified: 2026-08-14
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