Metal Detecting at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park (Cape San Blas)
Gulf County · Panhandle · State Park
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The rules
State-park rule: detecting only in beach zones designated by the park manager, between toe of dune and high-water line; nothing submerged; anything 50+ years old must be surrendered. Outside the park, Gulf County beaches require holes to be attended and filled same day (§8-36).
Permit: Verify with park
📞 Call ahead: 850-227-1327 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Remote Cape San Blas Gulf beach; county beaches south of the park are the easier option
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Source: FL State Parks policy (Ch. 62D-2 F.A.C.) + Gulf County Code Ch. 8 Art. II. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.