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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Metal Detecting

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Metal Detecting

These records apply only to verified locations whose written rule and site-specific recreation footprint have been verified. A map pin is a public visitor/reference point, never a permission boundary.

25 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 25 records with safe map navigation
Andrews Cove CampgroundGeorgiaNamed public place map search
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Angel Falls TrailheadGeorgiaSensitive-site safe public reference map search
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Anna Ruby Falls Recreation AreaGeorgiaSensitive-site safe public reference map search
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Barnes Creek Picnic AreaGeorgiaNamed public place map search
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Boggs Creek Recreation AreaGeorgiaNamed public place map search
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Cooper Creek Recreation AreaGeorgiaNamed public place map search
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Deep Hole Recreation AreaGeorgiaNamed public place map search
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Dockery Lake Recreation AreaGeorgiaNamed public place map search
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Fern Springs Recreation AreaGeorgiaNamed public place map search
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Frank Gross Recreation AreaGeorgiaNamed public place map search
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Keown Falls Picnic Area and TrailheadGeorgiaSensitive-site safe public reference map search
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Lake Blue Ridge Recreation AreaGeorgiaNamed public place map search
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 25 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.

Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Andrews Cove Campground

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required Grade A- · 90/100

Angel Falls Trailhead

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

The Forest Service general detector guidance cannot safely be generalized to this entire recreation property. Confirm the exact developed footprint and current site rule before use.

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm exact qualifying developed footprint Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsSensitive-site safe public reference map search
Manager/site confirmation required Grade A- · 90/100

Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

The Forest Service general detector guidance cannot safely be generalized to this entire recreation property. Confirm the exact developed footprint and current site rule before use.

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm exact qualifying developed footprint Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsSensitive-site safe public reference map search
Manager/site confirmation required Grade A- · 90/100

Barnes Creek Picnic Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

The Forest Service general detector guidance cannot safely be generalized to this entire recreation property. Confirm the exact developed footprint and current site rule before use.

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm exact qualifying developed footprint Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Boggs Creek Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Cooper Creek Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Deep Hole Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Dockery Lake Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Fern Springs Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

The general developed-recreation rule may support modern lost-item detector use in the qualifying footprint, but the site is operationally closed and therefore not trip-ready.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyNoPlanOperationally BlockedEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permissionOperationsClosed
Permit: No under general developed-recreation lost-item guidance, subject to closure Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Frank Gross Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required Grade A- · 90/100

Keown Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

The Forest Service general detector guidance cannot safely be generalized to this entire recreation property. Confirm the exact developed footprint and current site rule before use.

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm exact qualifying developed footprint Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsSensitive-site safe public reference map search
Manager/site confirmation required Grade A- · 90/100

Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

The Forest Service general detector guidance cannot safely be generalized to this entire recreation property. Confirm the exact developed footprint and current site rule before use.

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm exact qualifying developed footprint Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Lake Russell Recreation Area Campground

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Lake Sinclair Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Lake Winfield Scott Campground

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Low Gap Campground

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Morganton Point Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Mulky Campground

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Oconee River Campground

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required Grade A- · 90/100

Panther Creek Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

The Forest Service general detector guidance cannot safely be generalized to this entire recreation property. Confirm the exact developed footprint and current site rule before use.

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Confirm exact qualifying developed footprint Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Tate Branch Campground

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

The Pocket Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Upper Chattahoochee River Campground

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Allowed with restrictions Grade A- · 92/100

Warwoman Dell Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Forest Service guidance supports modern lost-item recreational detector use in appropriate developed campground/swimming/picnic settings. Permission is limited to the verified developed footprint and is not extended to the surrounding national forest.

DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No for ordinary modern lost-item searching within qualifying developed recreation setting Verified: 2026-08-19
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search