The Top 11 Lakes in Nassau County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Nassau County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Nassau County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
This place is a highly popular fishing spot, regularly stocked with trout, drawing a considerable crowd on weekends. The area is rich in wildlife, with various species such as birds, …
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Nice loop through a quiet, residential area at the very Northeast end of Queens. Great views of the water.
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A 930-acre oasis of open space and recreation in the heart of Nassau County, Eisenhower Park is one of the largest public spaces in the New York metropolitan area – …
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Hempstead Lake State Park is a multi-use facility that has children's playgrounds, basketball courts, and paths for horseback riding, biking and hiking. There are also picnic areas and an observation deck overlooking Hempstead Lake.
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As you pass over the bridge you gain lovely views of both sides of Udalls Millpond. The pond widens as it comes around the bend and underneath the bridge, making it a sizeable pretty body of water.
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Hempstead Lake is a beautiful lake surrounded by scenic parkland. Covering over 100 acres, it’s a great spot for fishing, boating, and picnicking. A nice trail encircles the lake, making it perfect for a run.
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Very close to Manhasset Bay and the coastline is this small pond. You can complete a full loop around it via Mill Pond Road and Harbor Road while enjoying views of the water and the various birds that inhabit it.
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Hempstead Lake State Park is a multi-use facility that has children's playgrounds, basketball courts, and paths for horseback riding, biking and hiking. There are also picnic areas and an observation deck overlooking Hempstead Lake.
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Enjoy all the Park has to offer! Besides the baseball field, basketball court, tennis courts, and .22 mile running track, a volleyball court has been set up on the grass …
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You have St. John's Upper and Lower Ponds, but you can only cycle past Upper Pond. This is a nice cycle section too; you are right next to this tree-lined …
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