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Hempstead Lake

Reservoir in New York · 129 acres · near Lakeview

Hempstead Lake has 1 carry-in launch listed as public.

Invasive species

NYS DEC records Brazilian elodea (latest 2015), curly-leaf pondweed (latest 2019) and parrot feather (latest 2015) in this water. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026

Launches