What is the policy on metal detectors?
USE OF METAL DETECTORS ON LANDS OR WATERS CONTROLLED BY THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ON B. A. STEINHAGEN/DAM B LAKE IS PROHIBITED WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS. Metal detectors will be allowed on the following designated swim beaches: Ebenezer, Mill Creek, and San Augustine Park. Metal detectors are also allowed on the East End beach area (east end of the Sam Rayburn Dam) which is not a designated beach area, but receives extensive use.
USE OF METAL DETECTORS ON LANDS OR WATERS CONTROLLED BY THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ON B. A. STEINHAGEN/DAM B LAKE IS PROHIBITED WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS. In general, Corps policy allows for use of metal detectors only at designated beaches; however, the Corps does not operate any designated beaches at the lake. The only designated beach is located in the Hen House Ridge Unit of Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. Please contact the state park (409-384-5231) before using metal detectors. Return to Top Geocaching may be allowed on public lands managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, providing the activity is performed in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations Title 36 (CFR 36) and any applicable State or local rules and regulations, and is carried out in a non obtrusive manner, following “common sense” guidelines. Given the heightened security since September 11, 2001, any geocaching activity on the Town Bluff Project requires a permit from the Project Office. There is n
