North Carolina State Parks Metal Detecting

Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Bobs Creek State Natural Area

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Carolina Beach State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Carvers Creek State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Chimney Rock State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Crowders Mountain State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Dismal Swamp State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Elk Knob State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Eno River State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Fort Macon State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Goose Creek State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Gorges State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Grandfather Mountain State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Hammocks Beach State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Hanging Rock State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Haw River State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Jockey's Ridge State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Jones Lake State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Lake James State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Lake Norman State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Lake Waccamaw State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Lower Haw River State Natural Area

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Lumber River State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Mayo River State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Medoc Mountain State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Merchants Millpond State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Morrow Mountain State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Mount Mitchell State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

New River State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Pettigrew State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Pilot Mountain State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Pisgah View State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Raven Rock State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Rendezvous Mountain

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Singletary Lake State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

South Mountains State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Stone Mountain State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

William B. Umstead State Park

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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Authorization required — metal detector use requires a Special Use Permit and is limited to locating lost personal property Grade A · 100/100

Yellow Mountain State Natural Area

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation

NC State Parks expressly state that metal detectors are not allowed except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a Special Use Permit; natural-resource/artifact removal remains restricted.

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