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Search researched Michigan parks, park systems, and public recreation areas. Rules vary by land manager and designated area.

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Michigan · State parkAllowed with restrictions

Algonac State Park

Metal detecting is limited to the red-shaded areas on DNR’s currently linked Algonac map. Only registered campers may metal detect in campground areas. All other areas are closed unless the unit supervisor or manager gives written authorization.

Only registered campers may metal detect in campgrounds.

Permission: The mapped red-shaded areas are open under the current property guidance. Written authorization is required elsewhere.
Last reviewed: August 26, 2026

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Michigan · State parkPermit required

Flint State Park

A permit is required before metal detecting at Flint State Park; confirm the current process before visiting.

Permission: Authorization is required before detector use throughout the stated scope.
Last reviewed: August 26, 2026

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Michigan · State parkAllowed with restrictions

Grand Haven State Park

The Michigan DNR says the entire park is open to metal detecting, subject to statewide rules. Only registered campers may detect in campground areas.

Only registered campers may metal detect in campgrounds.

Permission: No separate authorization is stated for the listed scope.
Last reviewed: August 26, 2026

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Michigan · Metropark systemPermit required

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

A free park-office permit is required. The permit covers detector use, but a separate park rule prohibits collecting objects or soil. Ask the park office what recovery, if any, is allowed at the specific park.

Permission: Authorization is required before detector use throughout the stated scope.
Last reviewed: August 26, 2026

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Michigan · State park systemAllowed with restrictions

Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas

Detecting is allowed in DNR-designated open areas. No separate authorization is stated for those areas; written authorization is required outside designated open areas. Individual property restrictions and maps control.

Permission: No separate authorization is stated for DNR-designated open areas. Written authorization is required outside designated open areas.
Last reviewed: August 26, 2026

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Michigan · State parkAllowed with restrictions

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Only the small red-shaded area on the current DNR map is open by default. Only registered campers may metal detect in campground areas. Detector use elsewhere requires written authorization from the unit supervisor or manager.

Only registered campers may metal detect in campgrounds.

Permission: The mapped red-shaded area is open under the current property guidance. Written authorization is required elsewhere.
Last reviewed: August 26, 2026

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