Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — current Forest Service closure prohibits detector use unless specifically permitted
Grade A · 100/100
USDA Forest Service
Forest Closure Order 08-12-00-25-06 prohibits metal-detector/electronic-device use to locate metal objects on Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests; a person with a permit specifically authorizing the act is exempt.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: A permit specifically authorizing metal-detector use is required under the current closure order
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — metal detecting is forbidden without express agency consent
Grade A · 100/100
South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina Forestry Commission guidance expressly forbids metal detecting, artifact collection and digging/damaging State Forest lands without express Agency consent. A general recreation permit is not detector authorization.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Express South Carolina Forestry Commission consent required
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — metal detecting is forbidden without express agency consent
Grade A · 100/100
South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina Forestry Commission guidance expressly forbids metal detecting, artifact collection and digging/damaging State Forest lands without express Agency consent. A general recreation permit is not detector authorization.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Express South Carolina Forestry Commission consent required
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — metal detecting is forbidden without express agency consent
Grade A · 100/100
South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina Forestry Commission guidance expressly forbids metal detecting, artifact collection and digging/damaging State Forest lands without express Agency consent. A general recreation permit is not detector authorization.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Express South Carolina Forestry Commission consent required
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — metal detecting is forbidden without express agency consent
Grade A · 100/100
South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina Forestry Commission guidance expressly forbids metal detecting, artifact collection and digging/damaging State Forest lands without express Agency consent. A general recreation permit is not detector authorization.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Express South Carolina Forestry Commission consent required
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — current Forest Service closure prohibits detector use unless specifically permitted
Grade A · 100/100
USDA Forest Service
Forest Closure Order 08-12-00-25-06 prohibits metal-detector/electronic-device use to locate metal objects on Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests; a person with a permit specifically authorizing the act is exempt.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: A permit specifically authorizing metal-detector use is required under the current closure order
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Authorization required — metal detecting is forbidden without express agency consent
Grade A · 100/100
South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina Forestry Commission guidance expressly forbids metal detecting, artifact collection and digging/damaging State Forest lands without express Agency consent. A general recreation permit is not detector authorization.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Express South Carolina Forestry Commission consent required
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — Park Manager approval and signed permit required before each detector use
Grade A · 100/100
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
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Amsden Lakeside Use Area follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Angostura Recreation Area follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Bear Butte State Park follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Beaver Creek Nature Area follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Big Sioux Recreation Area follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Big Stone Island Nature Area follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Burke Lake Recreation Area follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Buryanek Recreation Area follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Chief White Crane Recreation Area follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Cow Creek Recreation Area follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Custer State Park follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Farm Island Recreation Area follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Fisher Grove State Park follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Fort Sisseton Historic State Park follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02
Written GFP authorization required before metal detector use
Grade A · 100/100
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
George S. Mickelson Trail follows the controlling South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rule. Public access does not itself establish permission to metal detect, excavate or remove protected resources.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: Written authorization from site manager/department representative required
Verified: 2026-09-02