National Forest and Federal Lands -- Metal Detecting is NOT ALLOWED! Only by special permit only, acquired from the federal government. Each area has a district office.

Corp of Engineer Lakes, Shoreline, and Lands -- Permission has ben granted only on pre-disturbed sites, such as beaches and attached swimming areas. New Corp lakes and lands must be Ok'ed by main office of the Army Corp of Engineers. Each area has a district office.

State Parks and Lands -- Some state parks are open to metal detecting, yet some are not! We suggest that you check with the park ranger before attempting to use your detector.

Bureau of Land Management Lands (BLM) -- Some areas of their lands are open for use of metal detecting, and some are not. We suggest that you contact their district office to check.

City or County Park Lands -- Most all are open to metal detecting unless notice is given by a sign or city ordinance. This can be checked by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department in the city you wish to use your detector.

Public School Grounds -- Most all are open to metal detecting unless notice is given by a sign, city ordinance, law enforcement or school employee. You can check with the school office first.

Private Schools, Colleges, and Academies -- Must acquire permission! You can check with their office first. Should be viewed the same as Private Property.

Privately Owned Lands (Private Property) -- Must acquire permission! Permission is best gotten from the landowner. Also it is best to have that permission in writing.

Historically Marked Lands or Sites -- Metal detecting is NOT allowed! This site has already met what is necessary to become of historically significant and is marked so to preserve its history. Must acquire permission from owner, in special cases.

Remember, permission is always the best way. Learn proper digging tec hniques and clean the area of debris, so those that follow may also get permission and won't find the same area closed to metal detecting. Be a good treasure hunter andhelp those that need your expertise.