Can you metal detect in Wyoming state parks? Wyoming prohibits metal detecting in state parks and recreation areas without written permission from the park superintendent; at historic and archaeological sites it is prohibited except for official use.
Key rules
- Contact the park superintendent first.
Federal land in Wyoming
National Park Service areas prohibit possessing or using metal detectors. National forests and BLM land generally allow low-impact detecting, but digging up or removing archaeological resources is illegal under ARPA. Federal rules →
Frequently asked
Can you metal detect in Wyoming state parks?
Wyoming prohibits metal detecting in state parks and recreation areas without written permission from the park superintendent; at historic and archaeological sites it is prohibited except for official use.
Where do these Wyoming rules come from?
From the official sources listed on this page: Wyoming State Parks – Rules & regulations; 024-1 Wyo. Code R. – Preservation of public property. Last checked 2026-10-16.
Can I metal detect on federal land in Wyoming?
Not in National Park Service areas. National forests and BLM land generally allow low-impact detecting, but archaeological resources are protected under ARPA.
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