Metal Detecting Permit Information 

It’s cold, the wind is howling, and the ground is frozen. What’s a metal detectorist to do?  Take the time to renew your permits now for Spring! See the list of locations where you may send to receive yearly metal detecting permits below.  If possible, call first for any updates or instructions.

1. Palisades Interstate Park Commission

    Permit Section 

    Bear Mountain, NY 10911-0427 ..................................$20.00

    For: Harriman State Park 845-947-2444 Lakes: Sebago, Tiorati & Welch

2. Long Island State Park Region Beaches 

    Permit Office 

    PO Box 247 

    Babylon, NY 11702.……………….................……...…..$40.00 

    631-669-1000 ext. 223

 3. City of New York Parks & Recreation 

    Arsenal North 

    1234 Fifth Ave. Room 213

    New York, NY 10029.….............................................….FREE 

    (212)360-2778 

    (MUST SEND IN COPY OF   YOUR DRIVERS LICENCE) 

 4. Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation 

    Taconic Region 

    Staatsburg, NY 12580.......................................................$10 

    (845)889-4100

    For: Lake Taghkanic, Rudd Pond & Canopus Beach

5. NY State Offices Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation 

    Central Region 

    6105 East Seneca Turnpike 

    Jamesville NY 13078-9516................................................$10

    315-492-1756