Metal Detecting at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Palm Beach County · Southeast · State Park
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The rules
Coastal state park: detecting only in a park-manager-designated beach zone between toe of dune and high-water line; never in the water; manager may refuse; anything 50+ years old must be turned in. Call ahead.
Permit: Verify with park
📞 Call ahead: 561-624-6950 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Long undeveloped Atlantic beach north of Palm Beach Inlet
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Source: FL State Parks policy (Ch. 62D-2 F.A.C.). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.