Metal Detecting at Fort Macon State Park
Carteret County · Crystal Coast · State park
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The rules
07 NCAC 13B .0203 bars metal detectors in all park areas except to locate lost personal property under a Special Use Permit (Rule .0104). Chapter 13 applies to every area administered by the NC Division of Parks and Recreation, which includes Fort Macon State Park.
Permit: Special Use Permit only, to locate lost personal property (Rule .0104); not available for recreational detecting
📞 Call ahead: 252-726-3775 (confirm the current rule before you go)
This spot is off-limits — try one of the allowed North Carolina spots instead, then gear up below.
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Source: NC Administrative Code 07 NCAC 13B .0203. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.