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50-state metal detecting intelligence

Best Places to Metal Detect

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

Verified places to metal detect

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

2,060 verified records in this scope.

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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.

Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Daisy State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Davidsonville Historic State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — signed USACE metal-detector permit required Grade A · 100/100

DeGray Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

The Vicksburg District recreation-permit page expressly states that a permit is required to use a metal detector and lists DeGray Lake, Lake Greeson and Lake Ouachita under Arkansas. A permit is not valid until…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — signed resources-manager metal-detector permit Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

DeGray Lake Resort State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Delta Heritage Trail State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Devil's Den State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Herman Davis State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Historic Washington State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Jacksonport State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Jenkins Ferry Battleground State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Lake Catherine State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Lake Chicot State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Lake Dardanelle State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Lake Fort Smith State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Lake Frierson State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — signed USACE metal-detector permit required Grade A · 100/100

Lake Greeson

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

The Vicksburg District recreation-permit page expressly states that a permit is required to use a metal detector and lists DeGray Lake, Lake Greeson and Lake Ouachita under Arkansas. A permit is not valid until…

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

Lake Ouachita

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Vicksburg District

The Vicksburg District recreation-permit page expressly states that a permit is required to use a metal detector and lists DeGray Lake, Lake Greeson and Lake Ouachita under Arkansas. A permit is not valid until…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — signed resources-manager metal-detector permit Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Lake Ouachita State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Lake Poinsett State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Logoly State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Louisiana Purchase State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Lower White River Museum State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Mammoth Spring State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Marks' Mills Battleground State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Millwood State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Mississippi River State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Moro Bay State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Mount Magazine State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Mount Nebo State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Ozark Folk Center State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Parkin Archeological State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Petit Jean State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Plantation Agriculture Museum

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Poison Springs Battleground State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Powhatan Historic State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

South Arkansas Arboretum

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Village Creek State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

White Oak Lake State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Withrow Springs State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity Grade A · 100/100

Woolly Hollow State Park

Arkansas State Parks Division

22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division Verified: 2026-08-29
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Air Line State Park Trail

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Horse Guard State Park

Avon · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

American Legion State Forest

Barkhamsted · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Peoples State Forest

Barkhamsted · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Lamentation Mountain State Park

Berlin · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Auerfarm State Park

Bloomfield · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Penwood State Park

Bloomfield · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Bolton Notch State Park

Bolton · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Minnie Island State Park

Bozrah/Montville · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Nassahegon State Forest

Burlington · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Farmington Canal Greenway State Park

Cheshire/Hamden · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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Recovery authorization required — public access does not authorize digging, soil disturbance or removal of earth/rock/resources Grade A · 100/100

Salmon River State Forest

Colchester · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Connecticut’s state park/forest rule does not provide blanket recreational recovery permission. Digging or removal that alters earth, rock, vegetation or other protected material requires DEEP authorization.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DEEP authorization is required for recovery activity that alters/removes protected park or forest material; archaeological field-study permits may separately apply Verified: 2026-08-30
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