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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
Muleshoe National Wildlife RefugeTexasNamed public place map search
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Mustang Island State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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Nannie M. Stringfellow WMATexasNamed public place map search
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Nature CenterTexasNamed public place map search
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Neches River National Wildlife RefugeTexasNamed public place map search
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North Toledo Bend WMATexasNamed public place map search
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Old Tunnel State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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Palmetto State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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Palo Duro Canyon State ParkTexasNamed public place map search
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Palo Pinto Mountains 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.

Restricted — refuge authorization required Grade A · 98/100

Muleshoe 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

Mustang 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 for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Nannie M. Stringfellow 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

Nature Center

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

Neches River 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

North Toledo Bend 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

Old Sabine 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

Old Tunnel 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

Palmetto 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

Palo Duro 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

Palo Pinto 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 for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Pat Mayse 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

Pat Murphy 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

Paul and Toni Fox Burns 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

Pedernales 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 for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Playa Lakes WMA Armstrong Unit

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

Playa Lakes WMA Dimmitt Unit

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

Playa Lakes WMA Taylor Lakes Unit

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

Possum Kingdom 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

Powderhorn 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

Powderhorn 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

Purtis Creek 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

Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle du Bois 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

Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch 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

Redhead Pond 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

Resaca de la Palma 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

Richland 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

Roger R. Fawcett 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

Sam Houston National Forest 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

San Angelo 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

San Bernard 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

Santa Ana 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

Sea Rim 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

Seminole Canyon 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

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning 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 for disturbance/recovery Grade A · 98/100

Sierra Diablo 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

South Llano 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 Grade A · 98/100

Stephen F. Austin 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

Tawakoni 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

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

Texas Point 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

Tony Houseman/Blue Elbow Swamp 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

Trinity River 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

Tyler 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

Village Creek 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

Welder Flats 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

White Oak 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 Grade A · 98/100

Wyler Aerial Tramway

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

Yoakum Dunes 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 — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Bear Creek Lake State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Douthat State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Fairy Stone State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — recent lost-item detecting may be lawful in suitable areas outside archaeological, historic, protected and closed locations; verify current local orders Grade A · 100/100

George Washington National Forest

USDA Forest Service

Current Forest Service policy allows recreational searching for modern lost items in suitable National Forest locations where archaeological/historic resources are absent or not reasonably expected, subject to closures, land status and other laws.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Usually no permit for ordinary recent-lost-item searching in suitable areas; verify exact district/order before travel Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Holliday Lake State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Hungry Mother State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Allowed with restrictions — recent lost-item detecting may be lawful in suitable areas outside archaeological, historic, protected and closed locations; verify current local orders Grade A · 100/100

Jefferson National Forest

USDA Forest Service

Current Forest Service policy allows recreational searching for modern lost items in suitable National Forest locations where archaeological/historic resources are absent or not reasonably expected, subject to closures, land status and other laws.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Usually no permit for ordinary recent-lost-item searching in suitable areas; verify exact district/order before travel Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Twin Lakes State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — express prior written permission of the Director is required for metal detector use Grade A · 100/100

Antioch School Community Center

Henrico County · Henrico County Recreation & Parks

Henrico park rules state that no person may use a metal detector or similar device within a park without express prior written permission of the Director, and separately protect historic artifacts/features and natural materials.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Express prior written permission of the Henrico Recreation & Parks Director required Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — express prior written permission of the Director is required for metal detector use Grade A · 100/100

Armour House & Gardens at Meadowview Park

Henrico County · Henrico County Recreation & Parks

Henrico park rules state that no person may use a metal detector or similar device within a park without express prior written permission of the Director, and separately protect historic artifacts/features and natural materials.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Express prior written permission of the Henrico Recreation & Parks Director required Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — express prior written permission of the Director is required for metal detector use Grade A · 100/100

Belmont Recreation Center

Henrico County · Henrico County Recreation & Parks

Henrico park rules state that no person may use a metal detector or similar device within a park without express prior written permission of the Director, and separately protect historic artifacts/features and natural materials.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Express prior written permission of the Henrico Recreation & Parks Director required Verified: 2026-08-29
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