Oregon state parks
Managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Oregon follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Designated areas only
Detecting is allowed without a permit in designated 'Detecting Allowed' areas, including many ocean shores seaward of the vegetation. Elsewhere you need manager permission. Use small hand tools only.
- Permit
- None in designated areas.
- Sources
- stateparks.oregon.gov
- Notes
- OAR 736-010-0040.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Designated areas only
Since Aug 8, 2026, drones may be flown without a permit at a published list of park properties (e.g., Sunset Beach, Manhattan Beach, Bald Peak). All other Oregon State Park properties and the ocean shore are closed to drones unless permitted. FAA rules apply.
- Permit
- None at listed sites; permit elsewhere.
- Sources
- stateparks.oregon.gov · oregon.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/or.json