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50-state metal detecting intelligence

Pennsylvania State Forests Metal Detecting

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

Pennsylvania State Forests 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.

20 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 20 records with safe map navigation
Bald Eagle State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Buchanan State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Clear Creek State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Cornplanter State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Delaware State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Elk State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Forbes State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Gallitzin State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Loyalsock State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Michaux State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Moshannon State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Pinchot State ForestPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 20 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.

Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Bald Eagle State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
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Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Buchanan State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Clear Creek State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Cornplanter State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Delaware State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Elk State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Forbes State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Gallitzin State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Loyalsock State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Michaux State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Moshannon State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Pinchot State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Rothrock State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Sproul State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Susquehannock State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Tiadaghton State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Tioga State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Tuscarora State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
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Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

Weiser State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Manager/site confirmation required — detector use not expressly resolved; digging/removal needs written permission Grade A · 100/100

William Penn State Forest

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of Forestry

Current State Forest rules do not establish a blanket detector-use permission. Digging/disturbing protected resources and removal of rocks, soil, mineral products, historical or archaeological resources require written DCNR authorization, so exact District Forester/site confirmation…

DecisionConfirmation RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Manager Site Confirmation Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeManager Or Site Confirmation RequiredPrecisionAuthoritative scope reviewed; exact recreational detector/recovery permission remains manager/site-specific
Permit: Site-specific — written DCNR authorization is required for controlled digging/removal activities Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search