State park

Hempstead Lake State Park

The park entrance is 0.7 miles from West Hempstead. Day use costs Vehicle use fee typically $6–$10 (varies by park/season). Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Hempstead Lake State Park is a state park in Nassau County, New York.

Hempstead Lake State Park
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Hempstead Lake State Park map

Hempstead Lake State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Entry to Hempstead Lake State Park costs Vehicle use fee typically $6–$10 (varies by park/season). Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
Hempstead Lake State Park is 0.7 miles from West Hempstead.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Hempstead Lake State Park.
Yes, Hempstead Lake is open to swimming at Hempstead Lake State Park.

Before you go

Hempstead Lake State Park is 0.7 miles from West Hempstead.

  • Showers available

Trails

  • Activities Golfing Trail Named on agency park page
  • Slide Amenities Biking Boat Launches Equestrian Trail Named on agency park page
  • Fishing Grills Hiking Trail Named on agency park page
  • Maps Trail Named on agency park page

What to see

  • State park Designation in agency park name
  • State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster

Swimming

  • Hempstead Lake

Public lands next to Hempstead Lake State Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.