Mississippi state parks
Managed by Mississippi State Parks (MDWFP). These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Mississippi follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Not allowed
Metal detectors are prohibited in all state parks.
- Permit
- None.
- Sources
- mdwfp.com
- Notes
- 40 Miss. Admin. Code Pt 6 R 1.2.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official page could not be read directly
⚠️ Needs review: we couldn't fully confirm this against the official text yet. Please check with the park directly.
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Not allowed
Drones are prohibited on park land or water without written permission from the Executive Director.
- Permit
- Executive Director's written permission.
- Sources
- mdwfp.com
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official page could not be read directly
⚠️ Needs review: we couldn't fully confirm this against the official text yet. Please check with the park directly.
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
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