Colorado state parks
Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (State Parks). These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Colorado follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Unclear
Colorado's state park regulations (2 CCR 405-1) contain no specific metal-detector rule. Ask the park before detecting, and don't disturb or remove natural or cultural resources.
- Permit
- Ask the park manager.
- Sources
- sos.state.co.us
- Notes
- 2 CCR 405-1 (Chapter P-1).
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Designated areas only
Operating radio-controlled models is unlawful except in designated areas (2 CCR 405-1 #24). The 'aircraft' landing ban (#15) covers manned flight only. Treat drones as allowed only where the park designates an area.
- Permit
- Use designated areas; ask the park.
- Sources
- sos.state.co.us
- Notes
- Drones aren't named; 'radio-controlled models' is the closest provision.
- 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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