Federation of Metal Detector & Archeological Clubs, Inc

North Carolina State Regulation

Is Metal Detecting allowed:  NO, except to locate lost personal property with special permit


You can review the park regulations   HERE. 


Metal detectors are not allowed in any park area except to locate lost personal property when authorized by a special activity permit. 


FMDAC Disclaimer:  FMDAC assumes no responsibility for any person who knowingly or accidentally violates any state park regulation. Although FMDAC will try to keep this information current we cannot anticipate how each regulation will be interpreted by a specific park department, park employee or other government employee. It is the sole responsibility of each individual to know and obey the regulations of the park or area they are visiting and or metal detecting.