Alabama state parks
Managed by Alabama State Parks (ADCNR). These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Alabama follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Permit / permission needed
Using a metal detector in any Alabama state park is unlawful without the park manager's permission. Collecting or removing natural, historical or archaeological objects is also prohibited.
- Permit
- Get permission from the park manager.
- Sources
- admincode.legislature.state.al.us
- Notes
- Ala. Admin. Code 220-5-.08(6); 220-5-.07(6).
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Unclear
The state park rules don't specifically address drones. The only aircraft rule found bans aircraft on Gulf State Park lakes.
- Permit
- Ask the individual park.
- Sources
- admincode.legislature.state.al.us · admincode.legislature.state.al.us
- Notes
- No statewide drone rule found.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
⚠️ Unclear: official sources are silent or conflicting, so we can't give a firm answer. Please check with the park directly.
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Machine-readable: /api/states/al.json