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ADVISORY: Island Beach State Park Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle Permit Update

Starting now, until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the State Park Service is accepting applications to a lottery for the chance to purchase an Annual or Weekday-Only Island Beach State Park Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle Permits. No payment is required to participate in the lottery.

🎟️ Enter the lottery!

Please note: Weekday-Only permits allow 7-day access to the beach outside of peak season, Jan. 1 to May 18 and Oct. 1 to Dec 31.

After the lottery application period closes a selection process will be conducted using a computer algorithm to ensure fairness and transparency.

Selected applicants will receive a unique link via email to purchase their permit. If the permit is not purchased within 14 days, additional names will be drawn.

New Jersey's State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites

The New Jersey State Park Service administers over 452,000 acres of land comprising parks, forests, historic sites and other recreation areas actively working to manage and promote thriving natural and historic resources.

We strive to provide our visitors with a variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, camping, swimming, boating and picnicking. Our historic sites offer the visitor the opportunity to journey back through time to experience life of a foregone era.

No matter what your interest is, there is something for everyone! We invite you to take advantage of all our recreational, natural and historical resources and Open your Doorway to Adventure!

Featured Highlights

Jan. 25: Liberty State Park Revitalization Program Open House
Jan. 25: Liberty State Park Revitalization Program Open House
Greenway Plans Unveiled for Inaugural Section in Newark
Greenway Plans Unveiled for Inaugural Section in Newark
Wharton State Forest Visiting Vehicle Use Map Released
Wharton State Forest Visiting Vehicle Use Map Released
Hunting Maps of State Parks and Forests
Hunting Maps of State Parks and Forests

Reminders from the State Park Police

Smoking Prohibited in State Parks & Forests
Smoking Prohibited in State Parks & Forests
Report Environmental Emergencies 1-877-WARN-DEP
Report Environmental Emergencies to 1-877-WARN-DEP
No ATVs in State Parks
No ATVs on State Park Service Property

Popular Pages
Trail Tracker
Trail Tracker
What's Happening in our Parks
Calendar of Events
Volunteer in State Parks
Volunteer in State Parks and Forests
Special Use Permits
Special Use Permit for State Parks and Forests

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