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Metal Detecting in Montgomery County, Maryland

Official-source rules, permission pathways, map context and practical next steps—kept separate from the rockhounding atlas.

Metal detecting in Montgomery County, Maryland

Quick answer: there is no county-wide permission assumption. These verified records show the controlling managing agency, legal status, permit/recovery pathway and verification evidence for specific places in Montgomery County, Maryland.

14 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 14 records with safe map navigation
Aberdeen ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Acorn ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Adventure Conservation ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Agricultural History Farm ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Amity Drive ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Aquarius ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Arcola ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Arctic Neighborhood Conservation AreaMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Argyle Local ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Arora Hills ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Aspen Hill ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Avenel ParkMontgomery County · MarylandNamed public place map search
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 14 records in this scope include their own map-provider links below.

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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Aberdeen Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Acorn Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Adventure Conservation Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Agricultural History Farm Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Amity Drive Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Aquarius Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Arcola Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Arctic Neighborhood Conservation Area

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Argyle Local Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Arora Hills Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Aspen Hill Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Avenel Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Ayrlawn Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — metal detector/digging allowed only when authorized by Permit or Park Directive Grade A · 100/100

Batchellors Forest Park

Montgomery County · Montgomery Parks — M-NCPPC

Current Montgomery Parks rules prohibit using a metal detector or magnet and prohibit digging into park surfaces except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Permit or Park Directive must expressly authorize metal detector use and any digging Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search