Metal Detecting Guides & Reviews

City park metal detecting rules are set locally. Here is how to find your town's ordinance, how permit programs like New York City's work, and how to dig responsibly.

Many US public beaches allow metal detecting, but national seashores do not and state rules can change at the waterline. Here is how to check beach rules and permits.

State park metal detecting rules vary from outright bans to designated areas and permit systems. Here is how to check your state's rules and what to ask the park office.