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Metal Detecting at Fort Pulaski National Monument

Chatham County ยท Coast ยท National Park (NPS)

๐Ÿ”ด Prohibited

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The rules

Federal NPS land โ€” possessing or using a metal detector is prohibited (36 CFR 2.1(a)(7)); the Civil War fort and Cockspur Island grounds are federally protected.

Permit: N/A

๐Ÿ“ž Call ahead: 912-219-4233 (confirm the current rule before you go)

Why detect here

DO NOT detect โ€” Civil War masonry fort near Tybee, federally protected

This spot is off-limits โ€” try one of the allowed Florida beaches instead, then gear up below.

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Source: 36 CFR 2.1(a)(7) (NPS). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.