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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.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 60 records with safe map navigation
Johnston State Archaeological AreaTennesseeSensitive-site safe public reference map search
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Link Farm State Archaeological AreaTennesseeSensitive-site safe public reference map search
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Mound Bottom State Archaeological AreaTennesseeSensitive-site safe public reference map search
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Sellars Farm State Archaeological AreaTennesseeSensitive-site safe public reference map search
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Abilene State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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Alabama Creek WMATexasNamed public place map search
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Alazan Bayou WMATexasNamed public place map search
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Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural AreaTexasNamed public place map search
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Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMATexasNamed public place map search
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Aransas National Wildlife RefugeTexasNamed public place map search
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Atkinson Island WMATexasNamed public place map search
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Atlanta State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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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 — recreational detecting is not authorized; archaeological work requires permit/manager approval Grade A · 100/100

Johnston State Archaeological Area

Tennessee Division of Archaeology / Tennessee State Parks

Tennessee requires a State Archaeological Permit for archaeological work on state-owned/managed/controlled lands and expressly includes metal detecting. These sensitive archaeological identities are locator-withheld.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — controlling agency authorization/permit required before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — recreational detecting is not authorized; archaeological work requires permit/manager approval Grade A · 100/100

Link Farm State Archaeological Area

Tennessee Division of Archaeology / Tennessee State Parks

Tennessee requires a State Archaeological Permit for archaeological work on state-owned/managed/controlled lands and expressly includes metal detecting. These sensitive archaeological identities are locator-withheld.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — controlling agency authorization/permit required before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — recreational detecting is not authorized; archaeological work requires permit/manager approval Grade A · 100/100

Mound Bottom State Archaeological Area

Tennessee Division of Archaeology / Tennessee State Parks

Tennessee requires a State Archaeological Permit for archaeological work on state-owned/managed/controlled lands and expressly includes metal detecting. These sensitive archaeological identities are locator-withheld.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — controlling agency authorization/permit required before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — recreational detecting is not authorized; archaeological work requires permit/manager approval Grade A · 100/100

Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area

Tennessee Division of Archaeology / Tennessee State Parks

Tennessee requires a State Archaeological Permit for archaeological work on state-owned/managed/controlled lands and expressly includes metal detecting. These sensitive archaeological identities are locator-withheld.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — controlling agency authorization/permit required before detecting Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Abilene State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Alabama Creek WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Alazan Bayou WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Restricted — refuge authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Refuge access does not imply detector or excavation permission; cultural and natural resources remain protected and exact refuge rules control.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: refuge-specific authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Atkinson Island WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Atlanta State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Restricted — refuge authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Refuge access does not imply detector or excavation permission; cultural and natural resources remain protected and exact refuge rules control.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: refuge-specific authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Restricted — refuge authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Refuge access does not imply detector or excavation permission; cultural and natural resources remain protected and exact refuge rules control.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: refuge-specific authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Balmorhea State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Bannister WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Barton Warnock Visitor Center

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Bastrop State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Restricted — refuge authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Refuge access does not imply detector or excavation permission; cultural and natural resources remain protected and exact refuge rules control.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: refuge-specific authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Big Lake Bottom WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Big Spring State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Black Gap WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Blanco State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Bonham State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Restricted — refuge authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Refuge access does not imply detector or excavation permission; cultural and natural resources remain protected and exact refuge rules control.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: refuge-specific authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Brazos Bend State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Buescher State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Restricted — refuge authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Refuge access does not imply detector or excavation permission; cultural and natural resources remain protected and exact refuge rules control.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: refuge-specific authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Restricted — refuge authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Refuge access does not imply detector or excavation permission; cultural and natural resources remain protected and exact refuge rules control.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: refuge-specific authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Caddo Lake State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Caddo Lake WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Caddo National Grasslands WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Candy Cain Abshier WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Caprock Canyons State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Cedar Creek Islands WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Cedar Hill State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Chaparral WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Choke Canyon State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Cleburne State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Colorado Bend State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Cooper State Park – Doctors Creek Unit

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Cooper State Park – South Sulphur Unit

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Cooper WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Copper Breaks State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

D.R. Wintermann WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Daingerfield State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Davis Mountains State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area (Rocksprings Visitor Center)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Devils River State Natural Area

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Eisenhower State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Elephant Mountain WMA

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Wildlife Division

TPWD public-hunting rules prohibit disturbing or removing soil, shell, rocks, artifacts and other objects without proper authorization; recreational access is not recovery permission.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: proper authorization for disturbance/removal Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Estero Llano Grande State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Falcon State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Fort Boggy State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Fort Leaton State Historic Site

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Fort Parker State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Parks

Metal detector use in a Texas state park requires authorization by the park superintendent or designee under 31 TAC §59.134(i).

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: park superintendent/designee authorization Verified: 2026-08-30
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