Allowed with restrictions — day after Labor Day through May 30, ocean side of primary dune only
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Assateague State Park permits metal detectors only beginning the day after Labor Day through May 30 and only on the ocean side of the primary dune.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager written permission only for exceptions to the published seasonal rule
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — modern coins/jewelry only on an eligible designated swimming beach with Park Manager permission
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
MPS allows metal detectors for modern coins, jewelry and similar recent items on eligible designated swimming beaches, but Park Manager permission is required and seasonal/hour restrictions apply.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager permission required for modern-item searching on the eligible designated swimming beach
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Allowed with restrictions — permitted beach/swimming areas subject to seasonal hours and Park Manager controls
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Sandy Point publishes a park-specific detector schedule for its beach/swimming areas: limited early-morning access in the Memorial Day–Labor Day season and broader park-hour access in the off-season.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: Park Manager controls apply; verify current published beach schedule
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29
Prohibited — ordinary recreational detector use outside an eligible designated swimming-beach exception
Grade A · 100/100
Maryland Department of Natural Resources — Maryland Park Service
Maryland Park Service policy prohibits relic/treasure digging, prehistoric/historic artifact removal and metal-detector use without a Maryland Historical Trust Office of Archaeology permit. That archaeology permit is for qualified scientific investigation, not ordinary recreational detecting.
DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Maryland Historical Trust archaeology permit only for qualified scientific investigation; not ordinary recreational authorization
Verified: 2026-08-29