Missouri state parks
Managed by Missouri State Parks. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Missouri follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Designated areas only
Metal detecting is allowed only on designated beaches in 11 parks. Annual registration is required, and park hours apply.
- Permit
- Annual registration (form).
- Sources
- mostateparks.com
- Notes
- 10 CSR 90-2.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Allowed
State park rules don't prohibit drones. Keep them over open day-use areas and away from visitors. Commercial use may need approval.
- Permit
- None for hobby use.
- Sources
- mostateparks.com
- Notes
- Verify against the park.
- 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/mo.json