New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces the following dashboard permits available for now through March 31, 2023, for the upcoming 2023 season: 4×4 Fishing, 4×4 Surfing, Stargazing, Night/Sport Fishing, Camp Hero Fishing, Nighttime Photography, and Regional SCUBA-Diving. Applications will only be accepted online, there will be no in-person sales. All permits will be mailed to the applicant once processed.
Purchase online through New York State Parks Reserve America: visit the New York State Parks Reserve America website. A valid email is required, and credit card is required for payment. Applications will be processed in the order received and permit(s) will be mailed to the applicant once processed. Please allow 10 – 14 business days for your permit(s) to arrive in the mail.
Details on each permit is as follows:
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE BEACH VEHICLE FISHING PERMIT – available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2023.
Fee: $80.00 in state, $125.00-Out of State
Requirements: Valid vehicle registration, driver’s license, and valid NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/Marine Fishing ID #
Permit is ONLY valid for FISHING at:
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Hither Hills (Year-round)
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Montauk Point (Year-round)
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Napeague (Year-round)
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Robert Moses (Democrat Point, Gilgo and Sore Thumb) – April 1 – December 31, hours vary
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE BEACH VEHICLE SURFING/WINDSURFING PERMIT – available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2023.
Fee: $80.00 in state, $125.00-Out of State
Requirements: Valid vehicle registration and driver’s license. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase.Permit is ONLY valid for DAYTIME SURFING and WINDSURFING at:
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Hither Hills and Napeague (Year-round)
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Montauk Point – January 1 – March 31 only
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Robert Moses (Democrat Point and Gilgo) – January 1 – December 31, hours vary & Fields 3 &
4 from September 15-December 31
STARGAZING PERMIT – available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2023.
Fee: $35.00 in state, $60.00-Out of State
Requirements: Valid vehicle registration and driver’s licensePermit allows after sunset parking for STARGAZING ONLY, valid January 1 – December 31 at:
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Hither Hills – Except July & August
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Jones Beach – West End 2 and Field 6
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Montauk Point – Upper Parking Lot
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Robert Moses – Field 2
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Sunken Meadow – Field 1 & Field 3
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Wildwood – Main Parking Lot
NIGHT/SPORT FISHING PERMIT – available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2023.
Fee: $35.00 in state, $60.00-Out of State
Requirements: Valid vehicle registration, driver’s license, NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/Marine Fishing ID #
Permit is valid ONLY for FISHING after sunset from April 1-December 31, except where noted:
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Captree – Main field, Overlook, Launch Parking Field (September 15 to December 31 only) and
Captree Drawbridge (north side only – 24 hr. access)
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Hallock – Main Field, Main Beach, Sunset to 7am access
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Hither Hills – Except Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
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Jones Beach – Fields 6, 10, West End 2, West End Boat Basin, West End Dock Area (24 hr.
access) & Green Island (24 hr. access)
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Montauk Point – Lower Parking Lot ONLY
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Orient Beach – Main Field
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Robert Moses – Field 2 April 1 to December 31 (24 hr. access), Field 3 September 15 to
December 31 (24 hr. access), Field 4 April 1 to June 23 (7pm-7am) and September 15 to
December 31 (24 hr. access)
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Sunken Meadow – Field 1 and Field 3 (24 hr. access)
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Wildwood – Main Field
CAMP HERO FISHING PERMIT – available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2023.
Fee: $40.00 in state, $75.00-Out of State
Requirements: Valid vehicle registration, driver’s license, NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/Marine Fishing ID #Permit is ONLY valid for FISHING after sunset at:
• Camp Hero State Park, April 1 – December 31
NIGHTTIME PHOTOGRAPHY PERMIT – available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2023.
Fees: $35.00 in state, $60.00-Out of State
Requirements: Vehicle Registration and Driver’s License
Permit allows after sunset parking for the purpose of NIGHTTIME PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY, valid January 1 – December 31 at:
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Hither Hills – Except July & August
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Jones Beach – West End 2 and Field 6
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Montauk Point – Upper Parking Lot
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Robert Moses – Field 2
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Sunken Meadow – Field 1 & Field 3
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Wildwood – Main Parking Lot
REGIONAL SCUBA-DIVING PERMIT – Sold year-round. Permit is valid April 1 to December 31, 2023, hours vary.
Fee: $80.00 in state, $125.00-Out of State
Requirements: Vehicle Registration and Divers Certification cardValid for SCUBA-DIVING only:
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Caumsett – Fisherman’s parking lot only – 24 hr. access
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Jones Beach – East End of Field 10 only, 24 hr. access
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Orient Beach – 8am to sunset
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Robert Moses – *Democrat Point (four-wheel drive needed to access this area; hours vary)
For more detailed information on Dashboard Permits, please review the Long Island Permit Guide.
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by 78 million people annually. A recent study found that New York State Parks generates $5 billion in park and visitor spending, which supports nearly 54,000 jobs and over $2.8 billion in additional state GDP.
For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit www.parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer mobile app or call 518-474-0456. Also, connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
