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Virginia State Parks Metal Detecting

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Virginia 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.

45 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 45 records with safe map navigation
Bear Creek Lake State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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Belle Isle State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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Caledon State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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Chippokes State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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Claytor Lake State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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Clinch River State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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Culpeper Battlefields State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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Douthat State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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Fairy Stone State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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Falling Spring Falls State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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False Cape State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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First Landing State ParkVirginiaNamed public place map search
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 45 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 — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Bear Creek Lake State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Belle Isle State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Caledon State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Chippokes State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Claytor Lake State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Clinch River State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Culpeper Battlefields State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Douthat State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Fairy Stone State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Falling Spring Falls State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

False Cape State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

First Landing State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Grayson Highlands State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Green Pastures Recreation Area

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Hayfields State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

High Bridge Trail State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Holliday Lake State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Hungry Mother State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

James River State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Kiptopeke State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Lake Anna State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Leesylvania State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Machicomoco State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Mason Neck State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Natural Bridge State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Natural Tunnel State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

New River Trail State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Occoneechee State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Pocahontas State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Powhatan State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Seven Bends State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Shenandoah River State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Shot Tower Historical State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Sky Meadows State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Staunton River Battlefield State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Staunton River State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Sweet Run State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — metal detecting only on the designated man-made beach with a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Twin Lakes State Park

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks permit metal detectors only on designated man-made beaches and only with a DCR special use permit from the park manager. The statewide rule names Bear Creek Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: DCR special use permit required from the park manager Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Westmoreland State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Widewater State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

Wilderness Road State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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Prohibited — State Park detector use is limited to designated man-made beaches under a DCR special use permit Grade A · 100/100

York River State Park

Virginia State Parks

The DCR rule does not provide general park-wide detecting. Outside a designated man-made beach at one of the named exception parks, recreational detector use is not permitted under the published State Parks rule.

DecisionProhibitedTrip readyNoPlanChoose Legal AlternativeEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionExpress detector-use prohibition or equivalent no-detecting rule
Permit: Confirm with exact manager before detector use or recovery Verified: 2026-08-29
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