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Metal Detecting at New Smyrna Beach

Volusia County · Central East · City/County beach

✅ Allowed

Last verified:

The rules

Beach only — NOT in Volusia County parks; Canaveral National Seashore to the south is federal/prohibited

Permit: Not required

📞 Call ahead: 386-428-1600 (confirm the current rule before you go)

Why detect here

Popular surf beach

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Source: metaldetectingtips.com. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.