Best Places to Metal Detect

Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Lily 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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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Little Moose 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

Machias River Corridor 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

Mackworth Island State Park Trail

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

Mahoosuc 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

Moose 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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Manager confirmation / authorization required Grade A · 97/100

Moosehead Lake Shoreline 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

Mount Blue 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

Mount Kineo 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

Nahmakanta 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

Owls Head Light 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

Peaks-Kenny 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

Pineland 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

Popham 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

Quoddy Head 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

Range Pond 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

Rangeley 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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Permit required — written permit obtained at the park Grade A · 97/100

Reid 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

Rocky 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

Roque Bluffs 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

Scopan 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

Scraggly 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

Sebago 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

Seboeis 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

Seboomook Public Lands

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

Shackford Head 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

Swan 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

Tumbledown 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

Two Lights 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

Vaughan Woods 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

Warren Island 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

Wolfe's Neck Woods 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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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Aquasco Farms CWMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — day after Labor Day through May 30, ocean side of primary dune only Grade A · 100/100

Assateague State Park

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service

Assateague State Park permits metal detectors only beginning the day after Labor Day through May 30 and only on the ocean side of the primary dune.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission

Permit: Park Manager written permission only for exceptions to the published seasonal rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Avondale WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Belle Grove WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Ben Doane parcel of Nanjemoy WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Bethel MHA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Billingsley CWMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Billmeyer WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm CWMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Blossom Point CWMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationsSpecial current-access note

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Bowen WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Browns Branch WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Cedar Island WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Cedar Point WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Cheltenham WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Cherrington CWMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Chicamuxen WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Court House Point MHA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Crownsville CWMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission Grade A · 100/100

Cunningham Falls State Park

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service

MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission

Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Cunningham Swamp WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission Grade A · 100/100

Dans Mountain State Park

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service

MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission

Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Dans Mountain WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Deal Island WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission Grade A · 100/100

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service

MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission

Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Dierssen WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

E.A. Vaughn WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Office of Archaeology permit plus Service use permit before metal-detector/relic digging activity Grade A · 100/100

Earleville WMA

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife & Heritage Service

Maryland WMA rules require prior authorization before digging for relics/treasures, removing prehistoric/historic artifacts or using a metal detector. The governing framework requires Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology authorization and a Service use permit.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite

Permit: Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit plus Wildlife & Heritage Service use permit; cooperative landowner conditions may also apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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