Metal detecting passes

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The use of metal detectors within county-owned or managed park facilities may only be performed with a permit from our office.

Cost

Upon approval, a metal detecting park pass will cost $10 (plus tax & administrative fee). Call 352-671-8560 for more information.

Pass must clearly be visible on the pass holder while metal detecting.
Metal detecting activity may only occur during the normal operating hours.
Items of archeological or cultural significance may not be kept. Discovery of such items must be reported to the park ranger immediately.
Metal detectors or digging tools are not permitted at Horseshoe Lake Park & Retreat, Fort King National Historic Landmark or any county-owned or maintained sports fields.
Metal detectors or digging tools are not permitted in areas that may be deemed significant. A significant area is one that may contain historically or culturally significant items or an area related to a crime.
If restricted items are kept, or if metal detectors or diggings tools are used in restricted areas, penalties may be enforced.
Metal detecting activity must not disturb other guests.
Where holes are made to extract found items, each hole must be backfilled & compacted to prevent injury and to prevent further damage to the site.