In order to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our visitors, Gateway National Recreation Area requires permits and in some cases fees for certain individual and group activities. Permits may be park-wide or may pertain to specific park units only.  The following information will assist you, but please check with the park for further information or with specific questions. 

Park-wide Permits

The Gateway Fishing Permit is required at all fishing sites in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, and for night fishing at Sandy Hook. It is an annual permit good for the calendar year. The cost is $50 and the permit may be purchased at any of the park Units.

At Sandy Hook it is sold at the Sandy Hook Visitor Center (10-5 daily) and the Sandy Hook Ranger Station (24 hours, daily).   More information call 732-872-5970.

Contact the Jamaica Bay Unit 718-338-3799 or the Staten Island Unit 718-987-6790 for information on permit sales at those locations.

Jamaica Bay Unit Permits

Staten Island Unit Permits

Sandy Hook Unit Permits