Metal Detecting at Haulover Park
Miami-Dade County · Southeast · County park
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The rules
Miami-Dade Parks Rule 8(e) (Code §26-1): no person shall make any excavation by tool or 'utilize metal detectors' on county park land unless authorized by permit. No application form is published — get authorization from the park office before detecting.
Permit: Required
📞 Call ahead: 305-947-3525 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
1.4 miles of busy county ocean beach between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles — once you hold the permit
Digging restricted here? A waterproof pinpointer finds a target's exact spot so you can check surface finds without cutting turf. The Garrett Pro-Pointer AT is the standard. See the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT → Detectors & gear by budget →
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Source: Miami-Dade Parks Rules and Regulations, Rule 8(e). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.