Metal Detecting at Caladesi Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Central · State Park
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The rules
State-park rule: detecting only in park-manager-designated beach zones between toe of dune and high-water line, never submerged; 50+ year-old finds are state artifacts. Island is reached by ferry from Honeymoon Island or private boat — call ahead.
Permit: Verify with park
📞 Call ahead: 727-469-6126 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Less-picked-over offshore island beach (ferry/boat access only)
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Source: FL State Parks policy (Ch. 62D-2 F.A.C.). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.