Can you metal detect in Nevada state parks?


Can you metal detect in Nevada state parks? Metal detecting is permitted in designated areas with the permission of the park supervisor. Please contact the individual park directly with any questions you may have.


What secrets are buried in Lake Mead?

One of the known secrets of Lake Mead is a B-29 Superfortress, weighing in at 104,556 pounds, that crashed and sank into the lake at 9:51 a.m. July 21, 1948. It is at the bottom of the lake, so visitors need to dive to see that wreck.


Are firearms allowed in Nevada state parks?

Can I open carry my firearm? Yes. We follow all state and federal regulations regarding open carry in Nevada.


Are there barrels with human remains in Lake Mead?

On May 1, 2022, boaters at Lake Mead discovered the first set of human remains. The body was concealed in a barrel near Hemenway Harbor. County officials said the man died from a gunshot wound, with the manner of his death being homicide.


Can you use a metal detector at Lake Mead?

One activity seen often on this federal land is metal detecting. According to the National Park Service, metal detecting of any kind is forbidden within park boundaries.


Can you hunt in Nevada state parks?

Hunting is allowed during seasons established by the Nevada Division of Wildlife and in hunting zones established by the Nevada Division of State Parks. The administrator of the Nevada Division of State Parks may change the hunting zone boundaries to protect and preserve the park's resources.