Louisiana state parks
Managed by Louisiana Office of State Parks. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Louisiana follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Not allowed
Possessing or using metal detectors on state park property is prohibited.
- Permit
- None (archaeological research permits only).
- Sources
- lastateparks.com
- Notes
- LAC 25:IX.303.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official page could not be read directly
⚠️ Needs review: we couldn't fully confirm this against the official text yet. Please check with the park directly.
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Allowed
Personal drones are allowed if they don't disturb visitors; contact the site first, especially historic sites. Commercial use needs advance approval.
- Permit
- None for personal use.
- Sources
- lastateparks.com
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official page could not be read directly
⚠️ Needs review: we couldn't fully confirm this against the official text yet. Please check with the park directly.
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
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