Maryland state parks
Managed by Maryland Park Service (DNR). These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Maryland follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Designated areas only
Detecting for modern coins and jewelry is allowed on designated swimming beaches (except Point Lookout and Calvert Cliffs) with Park Service permission, and not 9 a.m. to dusk from May 30 through Labor Day. Other detecting needs a Maryland Historical Trust/DNR permit.
- Permit
- Park Service permission; MHT permit for anything else.
- Sources
- dnr.maryland.gov
- Notes
- COMAR 08.07.06.18.
- 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
Follow FAA rules and contact the park manager before flying. Drones are prohibited at Assateague.
- Permit
- Contact the park manager.
- Sources
- dnr.maryland.gov
- 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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