Boat Launch Sites for Nassau County

Note: Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat.

Hard surface or concrete ramp--site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
Beach launch--no float-off or float-on trailered boat capability. Sites will accommodate the approach to the water's edge of small and light trailered boats. Boat may then be pushed on or off trailer. Usually shallow areas.
Hand launch--no trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.
Car top launch--For canoe/kayak launching. Limited parking available.

Nassau County, DEC Region 1
Water	Town	Location	Type	Parking	Comments	Agency
Hempstead Lake	Hempstead	Hempstead Lake State Park, Exit 18 Southern State Parkway	Trail leading to Lake's edge	Ample parking	Annual $50 Launch Fee - Kayaks & Canoes only	OPRHP
Hempstead Lake	Hempstead Lake State Park	Southern State Parkway, Exit 18, Eagle Avenue.	Hand launch		No trailers. No inflatables. No gas motors. State Parks permit required.	OPRHP
Jones Beach Inlet	Wantagh	Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway - Boat Basin - east of picnic area	Sandy area	50 cars, limited parking	Kayaks & Canoes Only:	OPRHP
Jones Beach Inlet	Wantagh	Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway - Field 10 - east of picnic area	Sandy area	340 cars, ample parking	Kayaks & Canoes only	OPRHP