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Metal Detecting at Paris Mountain State Park

Greenville County · Upstate · State Park

🟡 Permit required

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The rules

SC State Parks policy requires written manager approval and a signed permit before detecting, restricted to non-sensitive designated areas with finds turned over to staff. Paris Mountain is another historic CCC-era park just outside Greenville, so its old structures and lake dams are protected ground.

Permit: Yes - signed permit / written permission from the park office

📞 Call ahead: 864-244-5565 (confirm the current rule before you go)

Why detect here

Permit-based detecting in designated areas of this historic CCC-era park near Greenville; register at the office first

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Source: SC State Parks Metal Detection Policy (southcarolinaparks.com FAQ). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.