Idaho state parks
Managed by Idaho Parks and Recreation. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Idaho follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Permit / permission needed
Metal detecting is a 'non-traditional recreational activity' that the park manager may authorize. Digging or removing cultural or natural resources is prohibited.
- Permit
- Authorization from the park manager.
- Sources
- files.dfm.idaho.gov
- Notes
- IDAPA 26.01.20. Classification per search summary; verify wording.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Permit / permission needed
Drone flying is treated as a non-traditional activity that the park manager may authorize.
- Permit
- Authorization from the park manager.
- Sources
- files.dfm.idaho.gov
- Notes
- Same caveat as metal detecting.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
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