Metal detecting activities are allowed on designated beaches in certain Missouri state parks, within the constraints shown below. This registration must be completed each calendar year.
Metal Detecting Locations and Hours
Metal detecting can ONLY take place on designated beaches in the following state parks and during the hours and seasons, as indicated:
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Facility |
Memorial Day to Labor Day |
Labor Day to Memorial Day |
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7 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
Daylight hours |
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7 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
Daylight hours |
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7 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
Daylight hours |
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7 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
Daylight hours |
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7 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
Daylight hours |
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10 a.m. to noon |
Closed |
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7 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
Daylight hours |
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7 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
Daylight hours |
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7 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
Closed |
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| Mark Twain State Park | 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. | Closed |
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8 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
Closed |
METAL DETECTING RULES
- Metal detectors may be used to the shoreline adjacent to the specified beaches of the above named parks.
- Any solid-faced digging or probing tool cannot exceed 12 inches in overall length and 3 inches in width. Any sand digging or sifting scoop cannot exceed 12 inches in overall length and 6 inches in width. Suction dredges and grappling hooks may not be used.
- Plants may not be dislodged or have their roots disturbed.
- Operator shall wear or carry a litter apron or bag, and all litter found must be deposited in an appropriate trash receptacle.
- Operator shall have this Proof of Registration email in his/her possession at all times while using a metal detector.
- This registration and acknowledgement is nontransferable.
- Contact the facility manager if a historic, archaeological or item valued at $10 or more is found.
- The facility manager shall have authority to evict an operator for failure to comply with these rules.
- Registration must take place each calendar year and can be done below.