Fees and permits:
NYS Empire Passport--$39 last year. Allows unlimited parking/entry at any State beach/park that charges a user or parking fee.
NYS Beach Vehicle Permit--$39 last year. Allows 4x4 use at the following State Parks, in designated areas, from April 1 to Dec. 31: Gilgo, Sore Thumb Area 1, Robert Moses/Democrat Point, Napeague, Hither Hills and Montauk State Park. Also valid for night parking at Jones Beach Fields 6, 10 and West End 2, Captree (both main and Overlook lots), Robert Moses Field 2 season long and RM 5 after Sept 15, Sunken Meadow, Hither Hills, Orient Point State Park and Montauk State Park main lot, also from April 1 to Dec 31.
NYS Night Fishing Permit---$15 last season. Allows night parking for fishing purposes ONLY at the above parks.
Last year there were separate State permits for Caumset State Park and Camp Hero.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Permit---$75 + Green Key for residents, $200 for non-residents (no Green Key required), valid year round. Non-residents can also buy a "seasonal" permit valid from Sept 15 to Dec 31 for $75. Good at Smith Point County Park, Cupsogue County Park, certain sections of Southhampton town beaches west of Shinne****, Shinne**** (East) County park, and Montauk County park (Shagwong).
Suffolk County Night Fishing permit---free with purchase of Outer Beach eprmit, otherwise $10 for residents, $20 for non-residents. Valid for Night Parking at Smith Point, Cupsogue, Shinne**** West, Shinne**** East, Shinne**** Canal, and Orient Point. Also, must be displayed in vehicle on outer beaches after 10 PM and is valid for fishing purposes only.