Rhode Island state parks
Managed by RI DEM State Parks. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Rhode Island follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Unclear
The park rules allow metal detectors in designated areas at specified times, but the RI Historical Preservation Commission says recreational detecting on state land isn't permitted.
- Permit
- Ask the property headquarters.
- Sources
- rules.sos.ri.gov · preservation.ri.gov
- Notes
- Conflicting official sources.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
⚠️ Unclear: official sources are silent or conflicting, so we can't give a firm answer. Please check with the park directly.
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Not allowed
Drone use requires written permission, which is granted only for commercial purposes, not private use.
- Permit
- Commercial special use permit only.
- Sources
- riparks.ri.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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