Metal Detecting at Ninety Six National Historic Site
Greenwood County · Upstate · National Park (NPS)
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The rules
Metal detecting and digging for artifacts are strictly prohibited under 36 CFR 2.1(a)(7); removing or disturbing any resource is a federal crime. The site holds an original 1781 star fort and siege earthworks from the longest field siege of the Revolution, all actively preserved.
Permit: N/A
📞 Call ahead: 864-543-4068 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
DO NOT detect - federally protected Revolutionary War site with an intact 1781 star fort; digging and metal detecting are criminal offenses
This spot is off-limits — try one of the allowed South Carolina spots instead, then gear up below.
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Source: 36 CFR 2.1(a)(7) (NPS). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.