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New Hampshire state parks
Managed by NH Division of Parks and Recreation. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside New Hampshire follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Designated areas only
Metal detecting is allowed along beach shorelines unless posted. It is prohibited at historic sites, natural areas and Odiorne Point. Elsewhere you need a special use permit.
- Permit
- Special use permit off-beach.
- Sources
- nhstateparks.org
- Notes
- Ncr 730 (2025).
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Permit / permission needed
Launching and landing drones on state reservations is prohibited without a special use permit or contract.
- Permit
- Special use permit.
- Sources
- nhstateparks.org
- 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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