Wisconsin state parks
Managed by Wisconsin DNR State Parks. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Wisconsin follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Not allowed
Hobby metal detecting isn't allowed on Wisconsin DNR lands. A detector may be used only to recover a specific lost personal item, with a written permit (Form 9400-239), in a limited area between May 1 and Oct 15.
- Permit
- Lost-item permit only.
- Sources
- dnr.wisconsin.gov
- Notes
- NR 45.
- 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
Drones and other flying activities are prohibited unless the area is posted for that use.
- Permit
- None in posted areas.
- Sources
- dnr.wisconsin.gov
- Notes
- NR 45.04.
- 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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