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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
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State TrailwayTexasSensitive-site safe public reference map search
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Franklin Mountains State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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Galveston Island State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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Garner State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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Gene Howe WMATexasNamed public place map search
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Goliad State Park & Historic SiteTexasSensitive-site safe public reference map search
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Goose Island State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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Government Canyon State Natural AreaTexasNamed public place map search
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Guadalupe Delta WMATexasNamed public place map search
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Guadalupe River State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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Gus Engeling WMATexasNamed public place map search
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Hagerman National Wildlife RefugeTexasNamed 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 Grade A · 98/100

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway

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

Franklin 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

Galveston Island 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

Garner 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

Gene Howe 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

Goliad State Park & 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

Goose Island 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

Government Canyon 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

Guadalupe Delta 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

Guadalupe River 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

Gus Engeling 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

Hagerman 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

Hill Country 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

Honey Creek 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

Hueco Tanks State Park & 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

Huntsville 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

Indian Lodge

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

Inks 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

J.D. Murphree 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

James E. Daughtrey 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

Jocelyn Nungaray 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

Justin Hurst 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

Keechi 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

Kerr 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

Kickapoo Cavern 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

Laguna Atascosa 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

Lake Arrowhead 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

Lake Bob Sandlin 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

Lake Brownwood 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

Lake Casa Blanca International 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

Lake Colorado City 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

Lake Corpus Christi 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

Lake Livingston 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

Lake Mineral Wells 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

Lake Somerville State Park – Birch 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

Lake Somerville State Park – Nails 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

Lake Tawakoni 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

Lake Whitney 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

Las Palomas 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

Lockhart 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

Longhorn Cavern 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

Lost Maples 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

Lower Neches 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

Lower Rio Grande Valley 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

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & 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 for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

M.O. Neasloney 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

Mad 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

Martin Creek 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 Grade A · 98/100

Martin Dies, Jr. 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

Mason 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 for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Matador 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

Matagorda 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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Restricted — refuge authorization required Grade A · 98/100

McFaddin 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

McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse 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

McKinney Falls 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

Meridian 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

Mission Tejas 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

Monahans Sandhills 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

Moore Plantation 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

Mother Neff 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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