Arizona state parks
Managed by Arizona State Parks & Trails. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Arizona follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Not allowed
Metal detecting is prohibited in all Arizona state parks.
- Permit
- None.
- Sources
- azstateparks.com
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Not allowed
Recreational drone use is prohibited in state parks. Commercial drone filming may be considered through a filming permit.
- Permit
- Filming permit for commercial/news use only.
- Sources
- azstateparks.com
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
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