Maine state parks
Managed by Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Maine follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Permit / permission needed
Metal detecting needs a written permit from the specific park, and it is prohibited at historic sites.
- Permit
- Written permit at the park.
- Sources
- maine.gov
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Not allowed
General drone use is prohibited in Maine state parks, historic sites and DACF boat launches unless under law-enforcement oversight or with a Special Activity Permit, which is issued only 'under certain rare circumstances' and requires liability insurance naming the State. Commercial use is prohibited.
- Permit
- Special Activity Permit (rare), applied for through the regional office.
- Sources
- maine.gov
- 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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