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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.

Caution: The currently linked map is dated March 2004.

Permission: The mapped red-shaded areas are open under the current property guidance. Written authorization is required elsewhere.
Source checks: Source checks through September 22, 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.

Caution: Complete public detector-permit terms are not available.

Permission: Authorization is required before detector use throughout the stated scope.
Source checks: Source checks through September 22, 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.
Source checks: Source checks through September 22, 2026

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Michigan · Metropark systemPermit required

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

The official FAQ supports detector use with a free park-office permit in permitted areas. The public rules separately restrict collecting objects and soil. The published sources do not explain what recovery the detector permit allows.

Caution: The detector permit’s recovery terms are not published.

Permission: Authorization is required before detector use throughout the stated scope.
Source checks: Source checks through September 22, 2026
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Michigan · State park systemAllowed with restrictions

Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas

DNR separates open parks, properties with mapped open areas, and permit-only properties. Local maps and conditions control. Flint State Park requires a permit; outside mapped open areas, written unit-manager authorization is required.

Permission: No separate detecting authorization is stated for designated open areas at open or mapped-area properties, subject to local conditions. Flint is separately permit-only. Outside mapped open areas, written unit-supervisor or manager authorization is required.
Source checks: Source checks through September 22, 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.

Caution: Use the small marked Union Bay area.

Permission: The mapped red-shaded area is open under the current property guidance. Written authorization is required elsewhere.
Source checks: Source checks through September 22, 2026
AI source audit: Source-supported with limitations

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