Kentucky state parks
Managed by Kentucky State Parks. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Kentucky follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Not allowed
Metal detectors are prohibited in all state parks, except for park staff, law enforcement and utilities.
- Permit
- None.
- Sources
- apps.legislature.ky.gov
- Notes
- 304 KAR 1:050.
- 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 use requires a Kentucky State Parks permit, proof of insurance and a license. Apply through the park manager. Some parks also need Army Corps approval.
- Permit
- Park drone permit.
- Sources
- parks.ky.gov · parks.ky.gov
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Machine-readable: /api/states/ky.json