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Best Places to Metal Detect

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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.

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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; protected-resource rules apply Grade A · 100/100

Bryan Island

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

Bryan Island 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

Cambridge Bend Unit

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

Cambridge 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

Cora Island Unit

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

Cora Island 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

Cranberry Bend Unit

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

Cranberry 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

De Witt Bend

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

De Witt Bend 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

Grand River Bend

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

Grand River Bend 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

Great River National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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

Hall's Ferry

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

Hall's Ferry 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 project and designated-area authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Harry S. Truman Lake

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

Harry S. Truman 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

Howard Bend

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

Howard Bend 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

Jackass Bend Unit

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

Jackass 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

Jameson Island Unit

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

Jameson Island 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

Lisbon Bottom Unit

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

Lisbon Bottom 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

Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Loess Bluffs National 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

Long Branch Lake (USACE)

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

Long Branch Lake (USACE) 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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Exact project and designated-area authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Longview Lake

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

Longview 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

Miller Island

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

Miller Island 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

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Mingo National 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

Missouri River Area Office Recreation Sites

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

Missouri River Area Office Recreation Sites 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

Moresi Unit

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

Moresi 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

Overton Bottoms North Unit

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

Overton Bottoms North 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

Overton Bottoms South Unit

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

Overton Bottoms South 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

Panther Creek Unit

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

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

Pomme de Terre Lake (USACE)

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

Pomme de Terre Lake (USACE) 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

Providence Bend Unit

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

Providence 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

Schmitt Unit

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

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

Smithville Lake

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

Smithville 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

St. Aubert Island Unit

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

St. Aubert Island 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 project and designated-area authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Stockton Lake (USACE)

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

Stockton Lake (USACE) 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

Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Swan Lake National 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 facility authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Trails of the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry

Missouri State Parks

Trails of the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry 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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Exact project and designated-area authorization required Grade A · 100/100

Wappapello Lake (USACE)

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

Wappapello Lake (USACE) 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

West St. Clair Unit

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

West St. Clair 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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Special-use authorization required for metal-detection field investigations that could discover, yield, or alter historic resources Grade A · 98/100

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department-Controlled Lands

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

Fish and Game public access is not converted into general relic-hunting permission; activity purpose and resource risk control.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Special Use Permit required for the regulated field-investigation pathway Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Abram S. Hewitt State Forest

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Allaire State Park

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Allamuchy Mountain State Park

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Atsion Mansion

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Atsion Recreation Area

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Bass River State Forest

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Belleplain State Forest

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Boxwood Hall

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Bulls Island Recreation Area

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Cape May Point State Park

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Centerton Golf Course

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Cheesequake State Park

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Clarke House

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Corson's Inlet State Park

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Craig House

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Cream Ridge Golf Course

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Dr. James Still Office

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Drumthwacket

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Farny State Park

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Forked River State Marina

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Fort Mott State Park

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — Superintendent/designee metal-detector permit Grade A · 100/100

Fortescue State Marina

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service

N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16 requires a Superintendent/designee permit for metal detectors on State Park Service property; permits may restrict place/time and are not issued where incompatible with historic/resource/public-use protection.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — Superintendent/designee permit required before detector use Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Grover Cleveland Birthplace

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
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