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Metal Detecting at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Broward County · Southeast · State Park

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The rules

Coastal state park: detecting only in a manager-designated dry-sand zone (toe of dune to high-water line), not submerged; 50+ year-old finds must be surrendered. The beach across A1A may fall under City of Fort Lauderdale rules — ask the park which apply.

Permit: Verify with park

📞 Call ahead: 954-564-4521 (confirm the current rule before you go)

Why detect here

Fort Lauderdale beach access from an urban state park

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Source: FL State Parks policy (Ch. 62D-2 F.A.C.). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.