Best Places to Metal Detect

Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Parker Dam State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Patterson State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Penn-Roosevelt State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Poe Paddy State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Poe Valley State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Point State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Presque Isle State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Promised Land State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Prompton State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Prouty Place State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Pymatuning State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Raccoon Creek State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Ralph Stover State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Ravensburg State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Raymond B. Winter State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Reeds Gap State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Ricketts Glen State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Ridley Creek State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Ryerson Station State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Salt Springs State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Samuel S. Lewis State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Sand Bridge State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Shawnee State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Shikellamy State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Simon B. Elliott State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Sinnemahoning State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Sizerville State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Susquehanna Riverlands State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Susquehanna State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Susquehannock State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Swatara State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Tobyhanna State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Trough Creek State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Tuscarora State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Tyler State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Upper Pine Bottom State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Varden Conservation Area

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Vosburg Neck State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Warriors Path State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Whipple Dam State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

White Clay Creek Preserve

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Worlds End State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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

Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Yellow Creek State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

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Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Aiken State Park

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Andrew Jackson State Park

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Baker Creek State Park

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Barnwell State Park

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Black River State Park

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Caesars Head State Park

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Calhoun Falls State Park

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Cheraw State Park

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Chester State Park

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Colleton State Park

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use Grade A · 100/100

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism — State Park Service

South Carolina State Parks require Park Manager approval before each metal-detector use and issue a signed permit specifying approved areas, dates/times and conditions; historic/prehistoric artifacts may not be removed.

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

Permit: Signed Park Manager metal-detection permit required before each use Verified: 2026-08-29

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