Use of NYSDEC Managed Lands in Suffolk County requires a permit:

All access to lands managed by NYSDEC in Suffolk County requires an Access Permit. All nonhunting activities, as well as hunting on some properties require a seasonal NYSDEC-Managed Lands Access Permit. Follow the instructions below.

1. Go to: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7815.html
2. Click on “Managed Land Access Permit Link”;
3. If you have a Personal NY.gov ID go to step 7 else. Click on “Create An Account”;
4. Click on Personal;
5. Click on Sign Up for a Personal NY.gov ID and create an account;
6. Go back to: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7815.html
7. Click on “FormPortal” link on first line below green notice;
8. Log in with NY.GOV Id;
9. Click on line 5 at: https://nform-prod.dec.ny.gov/
10. Click on “Form Finder” (on left side OR bottom of page);
11. Enter “Managed Land Access Permit” in space until link appears below highlighted in yellow;
12. Click on highlighted “Managed Land Access Permit” link;
13. Read instructions and at bottom of page click on “Begin Form Entry”
14. Fill in form, click a number of possible activities INCLUDING biking;
15. Review, Certify and Submit form;
16. An email should be sent to you within a few business days;