On state park land
Permission needed
Written permission from the Department of Natural Resources, and only on DNR property.
1. The rule, in full
Indiana – 312 IAC 8-2-10
Operative text:
"Within a DNR property (except as authorized by a license), persons must not use a metal detector, except on a sand swimming beach as approved by an authorized representative."
Scope, 312 IAC 8-1.5-6 ("DNR property" defined): land and water under the Department of Natural Resources, and an area is not exempted because the department issued a lease, license or concession to another person.
Determination: DNR property only. Does NOT reach municipal parks.
Source: Indiana Administrative Code, Title 312 Article 8. Checked 19 Sep 2026.
2. Cities in Indiana that publish a rule
Awaiting review. None of the city or county rows publishes until its status is set and its quotation chosen by hand.
3. County rules
Awaiting review. None of the city or county rows publishes until its status is set and its quotation chosen by hand.
4. Cities checked — no published rule
Awaiting review. None of the city or county rows publishes until its status is set and its quotation chosen by hand.