Best Places to Metal Detect

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

Sawmill 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

Sinepuxent Bay 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

South Marsh 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

Speigel 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

Strider 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

Tar Bay 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

Taylors 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

Warrior 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

Welch 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

Wellington 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

Wetipquin 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

Woodbrook 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 — annual personal permit, training/certification, seasonal closure and site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Canton Waterfront Park

Baltimore · Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks operates a metal-detector permit program. The permit is personal, generally issued on a one-year rolling basis, and requires training/orientation and compliance with recovery/restoration rules.

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

Permit: Baltimore City personal metal-detector permit; minimum age/training/certification and restoration requirements apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — annual personal permit, training/certification, seasonal closure and site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Chinquapin Run Park

Baltimore · Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks operates a metal-detector permit program. The permit is personal, generally issued on a one-year rolling basis, and requires training/orientation and compliance with recovery/restoration rules.

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

Permit: Baltimore City personal metal-detector permit; minimum age/training/certification and restoration requirements apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — annual personal permit, training/certification, seasonal closure and site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Clifton Park

Baltimore · Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks operates a metal-detector permit program. The permit is personal, generally issued on a one-year rolling basis, and requires training/orientation and compliance with recovery/restoration rules.

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

Permit: Baltimore City personal metal-detector permit; minimum age/training/certification and restoration requirements apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — annual personal permit, training/certification, seasonal closure and site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Druid Hill Park

Baltimore · Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks operates a metal-detector permit program. The permit is personal, generally issued on a one-year rolling basis, and requires training/orientation and compliance with recovery/restoration rules.

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

Permit: Baltimore City personal metal-detector permit; minimum age/training/certification and restoration requirements apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — annual personal permit, training/certification, seasonal closure and site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Farring Baybrook Park

Baltimore · Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks operates a metal-detector permit program. The permit is personal, generally issued on a one-year rolling basis, and requires training/orientation and compliance with recovery/restoration rules.

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

Permit: Baltimore City personal metal-detector permit; minimum age/training/certification and restoration requirements apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — annual personal permit, training/certification, seasonal closure and site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Fort Armistead Park

Baltimore · Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks operates a metal-detector permit program. The permit is personal, generally issued on a one-year rolling basis, and requires training/orientation and compliance with recovery/restoration rules.

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

Permit: Baltimore City personal metal-detector permit; minimum age/training/certification and restoration requirements apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — annual personal permit, training/certification, seasonal closure and site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park

Baltimore · Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks operates a metal-detector permit program. The permit is personal, generally issued on a one-year rolling basis, and requires training/orientation and compliance with recovery/restoration rules.

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

Permit: Baltimore City personal metal-detector permit; minimum age/training/certification and restoration requirements apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — annual personal permit, training/certification, seasonal closure and site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Hanlon Park

Baltimore · Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks operates a metal-detector permit program. The permit is personal, generally issued on a one-year rolling basis, and requires training/orientation and compliance with recovery/restoration rules.

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

Permit: Baltimore City personal metal-detector permit; minimum age/training/certification and restoration requirements apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Allowed with restrictions — annual personal permit, training/certification, seasonal closure and site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Herring Run Park

Baltimore · Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks operates a metal-detector permit program. The permit is personal, generally issued on a one-year rolling basis, and requires training/orientation and compliance with recovery/restoration rules.

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

Permit: Baltimore City personal metal-detector permit; minimum age/training/certification and restoration requirements apply Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Aberdeen Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Acorn Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Adventure Conservation Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Agricultural History Farm Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Amity Drive Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Aquarius Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Arcola Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Arctic Neighborhood Conservation Area

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Argyle Local Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Arora Hills Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Aspen Hill Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Avenel Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Ayrlawn Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Batchellors Forest Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

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

Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29

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Permit required; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Delhi Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Dexter-Huron Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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 Grade A · 96/100

Flint State Park

Michigan Department of Natural Resources / Genesee County Parks

DNR currently lists Flint State Park as by permit only.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Hudson Mills Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Huron Meadows Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Indian Springs Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Kensington Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Lake Erie Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Lake St. Clair Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Lower Huron Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Oakwoods Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Stony Creek Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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 Grade A · 96/100

Wayne County Parks

Wayne County Parks

Wayne County Parks explicitly lists metal detector permits among services at Nankin Mills.

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; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Willow Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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Permit: yes Verified: 2026-08-30

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Permit required; park/zone specific Grade A · 96/100

Wolcott Mill Metropark

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks FAQ says metal detecting is permitted in many, but not all, areas with a permit; individual parks identify prohibited areas.

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Permit: yes Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — Corps metal-detector permit and qualifying disturbed/beach area required Grade A · 100/100

Arkabutla Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

The Vicksburg District requires a metal-detector permit. The Mississippi permit identifies Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada Lakes and limits detecting to approved beaches or other previously disturbed areas without expected archaeological, historical or paleontological…

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

Permit: Yes — signed Corps metal-detector permit required Verified: 2026-08-20

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Authorization required — Corps metal-detector permit and qualifying disturbed/beach area required Grade A · 100/100

Enid Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

The Vicksburg District requires a metal-detector permit. The Mississippi permit identifies Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada Lakes and limits detecting to approved beaches or other previously disturbed areas without expected archaeological, historical or paleontological…

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

Permit: Yes — signed Corps metal-detector permit required Verified: 2026-08-20

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Authorization required — Corps metal-detector permit and qualifying disturbed/beach area required Grade A · 100/100

Grenada Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

The Vicksburg District requires a metal-detector permit. The Mississippi permit identifies Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada Lakes and limits detecting to approved beaches or other previously disturbed areas without expected archaeological, historical or paleontological…

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

Permit: Yes — signed Corps metal-detector permit required Verified: 2026-08-20

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Authorization required — Corps metal-detector permit and qualifying disturbed/beach area required Grade A · 100/100

Sardis Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

The Vicksburg District requires a metal-detector permit. The Mississippi permit identifies Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada Lakes and limits detecting to approved beaches or other previously disturbed areas without expected archaeological, historical or paleontological…

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

Permit: Yes — signed Corps metal-detector permit required Verified: 2026-08-20

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Refuge-specific authorization required; protected-resource rules apply Grade A · 100/100

Baltimore Bottoms Unit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Big Muddy NFW Refuge

Baltimore Bottoms Unit follows the controlling U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Big Muddy NFW Refuge 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: Confirm current Big Muddy unit rules before any detector use Verified: 2026-09-02

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Refuge-specific authorization required; protected-resource rules apply Grade A · 100/100

Berger Bend Unit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Big Muddy NFW Refuge

Berger Bend Unit follows the controlling U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Big Muddy NFW Refuge 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: Confirm current Big Muddy unit rules before any detector use Verified: 2026-09-02

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Refuge-specific authorization required; protected-resource rules apply Grade A · 100/100

Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge follows the controlling U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 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: Confirm current refuge rules before any detector use Verified: 2026-09-02

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Exact project and designated-area authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Blue Springs Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / cooperative recreation manager

Blue Springs Lake follows the controlling U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / cooperative recreation manager 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: Confirm exact project parcel and current detector policy Verified: 2026-09-02

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Refuge-specific authorization required; protected-resource rules apply Grade A · 100/100

Boones Crossing Unit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Big Muddy NFW Refuge

Boones Crossing Unit follows the controlling U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Big Muddy NFW Refuge 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: Confirm current Big Muddy unit rules before any detector use Verified: 2026-09-02

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Exact facility authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

Missouri State Parks

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center follows the controlling Missouri State Parks 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: Confirm with the facility manager before detecting Verified: 2026-09-02

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