Thread: metal detecting the beach

can folks metal detect on the beaches here in Perdido Key?

Yup, done quite a bit all along the coast.

thanks I didn't want to get off on the wrong foot down here...........our first winter here at Perdido Key, we had been at Cape Canaveral where you can detect anywhere from the waters edge to the dunes. Some of the beaches in front of the Condo's are posted. Its kinda confusing. Thanks for your help

All the beach here is public except having to cross properties to get there. You do need to stay off the dunes though, but anywhere from the dunes to the water is fair game. Good hunting.

Originally Posted by fshntime

All the beach here is public except having to cross properties to get there. You do need to stay off the dunes though, but anywhere from the dunes to the water is fair game. Good hunting.

F'time, not to side track this thread but what kind of detector do you use on the beach?

Be sure not to cross onto the National Sea Shore property cause they will fine you. Other than that it should not be a problem, I hunt around the public access points once a week or so.

Florida Division of Recreation and Parks

Metal detectors are prohibited in the Florida State Parks, with the exception of the coastal (Atlantic and Gulf) State Parks. The reasons for this are to ensure any archaeological preservation and resource protection.

Under the Park Manager discretion, metal detecting is permitted ONLY in the coastal state parks on the sandy beach in the zone between the water line up until the toe of the dune.

Your best bet is to contact the coastal park of interest prior to arrival to determine if they have an area appropriate for metal detecting.

Thank you for your interest.

Colin M. Dooley
Information Specialist
Florida Division of Recreation & Parks
Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd. MS535
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
Phone (850) 245-2157