Boat Launch Sites for Nassau County
20 cars with trailersNote: 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.
Accessibility: The boat launch sites listed in the chart below specified as "accessible" have been designed to be wheelchair accessible.
Full Listing of DEC's Accessible Recreation Destinations
| 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 |
| Oyster Bay Harbor | Oyster Bay | Hamlet of Oyster Bay off West End Avenue | Concrete ramp | 20 cars with trailers |
Ramp users will be required to fill out an application for a permanent access permit. Accessible |
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