Belmont Lake State Park
North Babylon, Suffolk County
In spring, hikers can see an abundance of spring azure butterflies flying low to the ground, and mourning cloak butterflies emerging from tree hollows. Each June, painted and snapping turtles come ashore to lay eggs. Walking on the park's woodland trails, you are likely to see box turtles, squirrels and eastern cottontail rabbits. As the days turn cold, a wide variety of ducks can be seen over-wintering on Belmont Lake, including canvasbacks, widgeons, pintails and mergansers. On clear winter days, painted turtles are seen sunning themselves on semi-submerged logs.
Wildlife to Watch
- Butterflies
- Yellow warbler
- Eastern gray squirrel
- Eastern cottontail rabbit
- Hooded merganser
- Northern shoveler
- Great blue heron
- Osprey
- Box turtles, snapping turtles and painted turtles
Where to Watch
- Trails
- Lookouts
- Shoreline
Recreational Opportunities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Biking
- Horseback riding
- Cross-country skiing
- Hiking
Accessible Features
This Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation site has accessible features that include boat rentals, picnic pavilions and recreation programs. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.
Size
400 acres
Closest Town
North Babylon
Directions
Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Belmont Lakes State Park. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)
Contact Information
Telephone: 631-667-5055
Address: Southern State Parkway, North Babylon, NY 11703
Website: Belmont Lake State Park (This link leaves the DEC website)
Photo Credits: Jim Clayton; Ohio Department of Natural Resources; John Williams