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New Jersey state parks
Managed by NJ State Park Service. These are statewide rules; individual parks may post stricter ones. Federal land inside New Jersey follows federal rules, and drones also follow FAA rules.
Metal detecting Permit / permission needed
A metal detecting permit from the park superintendent is required. It may restrict dates and places and isn't issued for historic areas.
- Permit
- Superintendent permit.
- Sources
- dep.nj.gov
- Notes
- N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.16.
- Verified
- 2026-10-21 · official text read
Confirm with the park before you go. Individual parks can post their own closures and rules.
Drones Not allowed
Drones are generally prohibited unless specifically approved for emergency, official or research uses (90 days' notice).
- Permit
- Special use permit (not for hobby use).
- Sources
- dep.nj.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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