New York state parks
Managed by NY State Parks (OPRHP). These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside New York follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Permit / permission needed
Metal detecting requires a permit and is allowed only in designated areas. Permits are issued by region or park; for example, the Long Island permit covers designated beach areas at listed parks and expires Dec 31.
- Permit
- Regional permit.
- Sources
- parks.ny.gov · parks.ny.gov
- Notes
- 9 NYCRR 372.7(p).
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Permit / permission needed
Launching, landing or operating drones from park property requires prior written approval.
- Permit
- Written approval from the park or region.
- Sources
- parks.ny.gov
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
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