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Pennsylvania State Parks Metal Detecting

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Pennsylvania State Parks 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.

125 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 60 records with safe map navigation
Allegheny Islands State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Archbald Pothole State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Bald Eagle State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Beltzville State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Bendigo State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Benjamin Rush State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Big Elk Creek State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Big Pocono State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Big Spring State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Black Moshannon State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Blue Knob State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation AreaPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 60 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.

Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Allegheny Islands State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Archbald Pothole State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Bald Eagle State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Beltzville State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Bendigo State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Benjamin Rush State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Big Elk Creek State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Big Pocono State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Big Spring State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Black Moshannon State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Blue Knob State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Bucktail State Park Natural Area

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Caledonia State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Canoe Creek State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Chapman State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Cherry Springs State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Clear Creek State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Codorus State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Colonel Denning State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Colton Point State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Cook Forest State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Cowans Gap State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Delaware Canal State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Denton Hill State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Elk State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Erie Bluffs State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Evansburg State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Fort Washington State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Fowlers Hollow State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Frances Slocum State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

French Creek State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Gifford Pinchot State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Gouldsboro State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Greenwood Furnace State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Hickory Run State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Hillman State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Hills Creek State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Hyner Run State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Hyner View State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Jennings Environmental Education Center

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Kettle Creek State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Keystone State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Kinzua Bridge State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Kooser State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Lackawanna State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Laurel Caverns State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Laurel Hill State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Laurel Mountain State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Laurel Ridge State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Laurel Summit State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Lehigh Gorge State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Leonard Harrison State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Linn Run State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Little Buffalo State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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Authorization required — prior park-manager approval with site restrictions Grade A · 100/100

Little Pine State Park

Pennsylvania DCNR — Bureau of State Parks

DCNR permits reasonable detector use in many state parks, but every detector user must first obtain prior approval from the specific on-site park manager; hours, beach/swimming-area seasonality, historical-resource closures, digging-tool limits and reporting/removal conditions…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior approval from the specific on-site park manager Verified: 2026-08-30
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