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North Carolina Game Lands Metal Detecting

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

North Carolina Game Lands 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.

85 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 25 records with safe map navigation
Rockfish CreekNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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Rocky RunNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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SampsonNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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SandhillsNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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Sandy CreekNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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Sandy MushNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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Second CreekNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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Shocco CreekNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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Stones CreekNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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Suggs Mill PondNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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Sutton LakeNorth CarolinaNamed public place map search
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Tar RiverNorth CarolinaNamed 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.

Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Rockfish Creek

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Rocky Run

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Sampson

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Sandhills

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Sandy Creek

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Sandy Mush

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Second Creek

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Shocco Creek

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Stones Creek

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Suggs Mill Pond

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Sutton Lake

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Tar River

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Texas Plantation

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Three Top Mountain

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Thurmond Chatham

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Tillery

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Toxaway

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Upper Roanoke River Wetlands

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Van Swamp

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Vance

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Voice of America

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

White Oak River

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Whitehall Plantation

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

William H. Silver

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Confirmation required — game-land access does not establish metal-detector, excavation or recovery permission Grade A · 98/100

Yadkin River

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Current NCWRC game-land identity is verified. Hunting/fishing access is not detector authorization; resolve exact ownership, site-specific rules and archaeological/recovery restrictions before use.

DecisionUnresolvedTrip readyNoPlanReverify Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionNo decisive detector-use rule verified
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search