Wyoming state parks
Managed by Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside Wyoming follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Permit / permission needed
Metal detecting requires the superintendent's written permission, and it is prohibited at historic and archaeological sites.
- Permit
- Written permission.
- Sources
- wyoleg.gov
- Notes
- Rules were being amended in 2026.
- 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
Drones require prior written approval from the department or superintendent.
- Permit
- Written approval.
- Sources
- wyoleg.gov
- Notes
- Proposed rules; verify they've been adopted.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
⚠️ 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.
Machine-readable: /api/states/wy.json