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50-state metal detecting intelligence

Best Places to Metal Detect

Official-source rules, permission pathways, map context and practical next steps—kept separate from the rockhounding atlas.

Verified places to metal detect

These results exclude research-only records. “Permit required” means the place is not freely open without authorization.

2,060 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 60 records with safe map navigation
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife RefugeIllinoisNamed public place map search
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Two Rivers National Wildlife RefugeIllinoisNamed public place map search
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Bodine State Fish HatcheryIndianaNamed public place map search
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Cikana State Fish HatcheryIndianaNamed public place map search
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Curtis Creek Trout Rearing StationIndianaNamed public place map search
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Driftwood State Fish HatcheryIndianaNamed public place map search
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East Fork State Fish HatcheryIndianaNamed public place map search
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Fawn River State Fish HatcheryIndianaNamed public place map search
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Mixsawbah State Fish HatcheryIndianaNamed public place map search
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Heritage Park Special Use AreasKansasNamed public place map search
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Kill Creek Park Special Use AreasKansasNamed public place map search
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Shawnee Mission Park Special Use AreasKansasNamed public place map search
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 60 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.

Refuge-specific authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Refuge public access is activity-specific and does not establish permission to search for or remove protected resources.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific Verified: 2026-09-01
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Refuge-specific authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Refuge public access is activity-specific and does not establish permission to search for or remove protected resources.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific Verified: 2026-09-01
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No general detector pathway; exact DNR authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Bodine State Fish Hatchery

Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife

Bodine State Fish Hatchery follows the controlling Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to detect, excavate or remove protected resources.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Exact manager authorization Verified: 2026-09-01
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No general detector pathway; exact DNR authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Cikana State Fish Hatchery

Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife

Cikana State Fish Hatchery follows the controlling Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to detect, excavate or remove protected resources.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Exact manager authorization Verified: 2026-09-01
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No general detector pathway; exact DNR authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station

Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife

Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station follows the controlling Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to detect, excavate or remove protected resources.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Exact manager authorization Verified: 2026-09-01
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No general detector pathway; exact DNR authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Driftwood State Fish Hatchery

Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife

Driftwood State Fish Hatchery follows the controlling Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to detect, excavate or remove protected resources.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Exact manager authorization Verified: 2026-09-01
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No general detector pathway; exact DNR authorization required Grade A · 100/100

East Fork State Fish Hatchery

Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife

East Fork State Fish Hatchery follows the controlling Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to detect, excavate or remove protected resources.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Exact manager authorization Verified: 2026-09-01
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No general detector pathway; exact DNR authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Fawn River State Fish Hatchery

Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife

Fawn River State Fish Hatchery follows the controlling Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to detect, excavate or remove protected resources.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Exact manager authorization Verified: 2026-09-01
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No general detector pathway; exact DNR authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Mixsawbah State Fish Hatchery

Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife

Mixsawbah State Fish Hatchery follows the controlling Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to detect, excavate or remove protected resources.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Exact manager authorization Verified: 2026-09-01
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Permit required — designated special-use area Grade A · 99/100

Heritage Park Special Use Areas

Johnson County Park and Recreation District

JCPRD expressly permits detector use through a permit system at designated special-use areas, subject to its conservation rules and permit conditions.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — designated special-use area Grade A · 99/100

Kill Creek Park Special Use Areas

Johnson County Park and Recreation District

JCPRD expressly permits detector use through a permit system at designated special-use areas, subject to its conservation rules and permit conditions.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — designated special-use area Grade A · 99/100

Shawnee Mission Park Special Use Areas

Johnson County Park and Recreation District

JCPRD expressly permits detector use through a permit system at designated special-use areas, subject to its conservation rules and permit conditions.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — installation access or hunting access is not metal-detecting/excavation permission Grade A · 97/100

Blue Grass Army Depot

U.S. Department of Defense / installation manager

Military installation or training-area access is purpose-specific and controlled by the installation. KDFWR public-hunting listing does not grant detector use, digging or recovery rights.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — current written/issued authorization required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detector use to locate metal objects is prohibited without a valid permit Grade A · 100/100

Daniel Boone National Forest

USDA Forest Service

Daniel Boone National Forest states that use of metal detectors/electronic apparatuses to locate metal objects without a valid permit is prohibited.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Yes — current written/issued authorization required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — installation access or hunting access is not metal-detecting/excavation permission Grade A · 97/100

Fort Campbell Military Reservation — Kentucky

U.S. Department of Defense / installation manager

Military installation or training-area access is purpose-specific and controlled by the installation. KDFWR public-hunting listing does not grant detector use, digging or recovery rights.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — current written/issued authorization required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — installation access or hunting access is not metal-detecting/excavation permission Grade A · 97/100

Fort Knox Military Reservation

U.S. Department of Defense / installation manager

Military installation or training-area access is purpose-specific and controlled by the installation. KDFWR public-hunting listing does not grant detector use, digging or recovery rights.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — current written/issued authorization required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — installation access or hunting access is not metal-detecting/excavation permission Grade A · 97/100

Hidden Valley Training Area

U.S. Department of Defense / installation manager

Military installation or training-area access is purpose-specific and controlled by the installation. KDFWR public-hunting listing does not grant detector use, digging or recovery rights.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — current written/issued authorization required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — a valid permit is required for metal detector use; this recreation area is a named permit exception pathway Grade A · 100/100

Twin Knobs Recreation Area — Daniel Boone National Forest

USDA Forest Service — Daniel Boone National Forest

Daniel Boone National Forest states that use of metal detectors/electronic apparatuses to locate metal objects without a valid permit is prohibited.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — valid permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — a valid permit is required for metal detector use; this recreation area is a named permit exception pathway Grade A · 100/100

Zilpo Recreation Area — Daniel Boone National Forest

USDA Forest Service — Daniel Boone National Forest

Daniel Boone National Forest states that use of metal detectors/electronic apparatuses to locate metal objects without a valid permit is prohibited.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — valid permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Chuck Crume Nature Park

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Covington Woods Park

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Crossings Neighborhood Park

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

H.D. Carpenter Park

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

H.P. Thomas Park

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Jennings Creek Nature Park & Playscape

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Kereiakes Park (Spero Kereiakes Park)

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Lampkin Park (C.W. Lampkin Park)

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Ogden Park

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Pedigo Park

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Preston Miller Park

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Roland Bland Park

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — eligible public park areas only; all published exclusions and current site closures remain controlling Grade A · 100/100

Weldon Peete Park

Bowling Green · Warren County · City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation

Bowling Green expressly allows metal detecting in public areas of City parks, while excluding golf courses, athletic ball fields, the aquatic center, cemeteries, historical locations and any additional Director-designated areas.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit stated for eligible public park areas; current BGPR restrictions still apply Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — signed USACE metal-detector permit required Grade A · 100/100

Bayou Bodcau — USACE Vicksburg District

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

Vicksburg District explicitly lists metal detecting as a permit-required activity and lists this Louisiana project/field-office scope.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — signed Vicksburg District metal-detector permit Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — signed USACE metal-detector permit required Grade A · 100/100

Caddo Lake — USACE Vicksburg District

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

Vicksburg District explicitly lists metal detecting as a permit-required activity and lists this Louisiana project/field-office scope.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — signed Vicksburg District metal-detector permit Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — signed USACE metal-detector permit required Grade A · 100/100

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway — USACE Vicksburg District

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

Vicksburg District explicitly lists metal detecting as a permit-required activity and lists this Louisiana project/field-office scope.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — signed Vicksburg District metal-detector permit Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — signed USACE metal-detector permit required Grade A · 100/100

Ouachita-Black River — USACE Vicksburg District

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

Vicksburg District explicitly lists metal detecting as a permit-required activity and lists this Louisiana project/field-office scope.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — signed Vicksburg District metal-detector permit Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — signed USACE metal-detector permit required Grade A · 100/100

Wallace Lake — USACE Vicksburg District

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

Vicksburg District explicitly lists metal detecting as a permit-required activity and lists this Louisiana project/field-office scope.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — signed Vicksburg District metal-detector permit Verified: 2026-08-29
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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Amherst Mountains Community Forest

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Public Lands recreation access is not converted into detector permission. Public Lands rules protect natural/cultural resources and Bureau permit guidance covers alteration/removal activities.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Confirmation dependent Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Androscoggin Riverlands State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Aroostook State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Bigelow Preserve Public Land

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Public Lands recreation access is not converted into detector permission. Public Lands rules protect natural/cultural resources and Bureau permit guidance covers alteration/removal activities.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Confirmation dependent Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Birch Point Beach State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Bradbury Mountain State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Camden Hills State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Cobscook Bay State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Crescent Beach State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Cutler Coast Public Land

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Public Lands recreation access is not converted into detector permission. Public Lands rules protect natural/cultural resources and Bureau permit guidance covers alteration/removal activities.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Confirmation dependent Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Damariscotta Lake State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Deboullie Public Land

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Public Lands recreation access is not converted into detector permission. Public Lands rules protect natural/cultural resources and Bureau permit guidance covers alteration/removal activities.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Confirmation dependent Verified: 2026-08-30
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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Dodge Point Public Land

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Public Lands recreation access is not converted into detector permission. Public Lands rules protect natural/cultural resources and Bureau permit guidance covers alteration/removal activities.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Confirmation dependent Verified: 2026-08-30
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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Donnell Pond Public Land

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Public Lands recreation access is not converted into detector permission. Public Lands rules protect natural/cultural resources and Bureau permit guidance covers alteration/removal activities.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Confirmation dependent Verified: 2026-08-30
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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Duck Lake Public Land

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Public Lands recreation access is not converted into detector permission. Public Lands rules protect natural/cultural resources and Bureau permit guidance covers alteration/removal activities.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Confirmation dependent Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Ferry Beach State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Fort Point State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Grafton Notch State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Great Heath Public Land

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Public Lands recreation access is not converted into detector permission. Public Lands rules protect natural/cultural resources and Bureau permit guidance covers alteration/removal activities.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Confirmation dependent Verified: 2026-08-30
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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Kennebec Highlands Public Land

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Public Lands recreation access is not converted into detector permission. Public Lands rules protect natural/cultural resources and Bureau permit guidance covers alteration/removal activities.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Confirmation dependent Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Kettle Cove State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Lake St. George State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Lamoine State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine State Park Rule 4 allows metal detectors outside historic sites only by written permit obtained at the park.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes Verified: 2026-08-30
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