Metal Detecting In Arkansas?

You Should Know The Law

Metal detecting in Arkansas follows the ARPA (Archeological Resources Preservation Act).

Although, the term “metal detecting” does not exist in this law, the law does specifically state that no artifacts of 100 years or older can be removed.

Please click on this link to get a better understanding of the ARPA law.

Be sure and read through the entire page. It is information that you should understand if you are going to metal detect in Arkansas.

It's important to understand that I am giving you information about the laws that deal with Arkansas State lands.

Detecting in Arkansas parks has their own set of laws. You should check with your local parks as well as

with your local villages and towns for their laws in regards to metal detecting.