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Washington state parks
Managed by Washington State Parks. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Washington follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Designated areas only
Metal detecting is allowed only in designated areas of approved parks, during daylight, with registration.
- Permit
- Registration.
- Sources
- apps.leg.wa.gov · parks.wa.gov
- Notes
- WAC 352-32-235.
- 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
A remote-controlled aircraft permit is required for each use. Apply 60 days ahead.
- Permit
- RC aircraft permit.
- Sources
- parks.wa.gov
- Notes
- WAC 352-32-130.
- 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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