Metal Detecting at Anastasia State Park
St. Johns County · Northeast · State Park
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The rules
Coastal state park — detecting allowed only in the park-manager-designated beach zone (toe of dune to high-water line); no submerged detecting; keep nothing 50+ years old; CALL AHEAD
Permit: Verify with park
📞 Call ahead: 904-461-2033 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Atlantic beach near St. Augustine — designated beach zone only
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Source: FL State Parks policy (Ch. 62D-2 F.A.C.). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.