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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
Locust Lake State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Lyman Run State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Marsh Creek State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Maurice K. Goddard State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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McCalls Dam State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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McConnells Mill State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Memorial Lake State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Milton State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Mont Alto State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Moraine State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Mount Pisgah State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed public place map search
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Nescopeck State ParkPennsylvaniaNamed 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

Locust Lake 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

Lyman 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

Marsh 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

Maurice K. Goddard 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

McCalls Dam 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

McConnells Mill 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

Memorial Lake 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

Milton 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

Mont Alto 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

Moraine 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

Mount Pisgah 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

Nescopeck 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

Neshaminy 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

Nockamixon 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

Nolde Forest 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

Norristown Farm 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

Ohiopyle 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

Oil 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

Ole Bull 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

Parker Dam 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

Patterson 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

Penn-Roosevelt 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

Pine Grove 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

Poe Paddy 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

Poe Valley 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

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

Presque Isle 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

Prince Gallitzin 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

Promised Land 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

Prompton 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

Prouty Place 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

Pymatuning 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

Raccoon 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

Ralph Stover 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

Ravensburg 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

Raymond B. Winter 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

Reeds 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

Ricketts Glen 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

Ridley 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

Ryerson Station 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

Salt 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

Samuel S. Lewis 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

Sand 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

Shawnee 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

Shikellamy 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

Simon B. Elliott 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

Sinnemahoning 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

Sizerville 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

Susquehanna Riverlands 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

Susquehanna 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

Susquehannock 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

Swatara 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

Tobyhanna 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

Trough 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

Tuscarora 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

Tyler 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

Upper Pine Bottom 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

Varden 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

Vosburg Neck 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

Warriors Path 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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