Belmont Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $8Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(631) 667-5055
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 512 acres, Belmont Lake State Park lies in Suffolk County, about 2 miles north of Babylon.
Things to do include horseback riding, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 7.6 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Sat–Sun | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Sat–Sun | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Belmont Lake State Park is open from sunrise to sunset, year-round. May 3 – June 27, 2025 Weekends & Holidays*: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (last rental at 5:00 pm, if availability permits) Weekdays: CLOSED June 28 – September 1, 2025 Open Daily: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (last rental at 5:00 pm, if availability permits) September 2 – October 13, 2025 Weekends & Holidays*: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (last rental at 4:00 pm, if availability permits) Weekdays: CLOSED Holidays include: Memorial Day (5/26), Juneteenth (6/19), Independence Day (7/4), Labor Day (9/1), & Columbus Day (10/13).
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Costs: Cars | $8 |
| Buses | $35 |
| Picnicking is | Free |
| A permit is required for groups of 50+ people | Free |
| All Buses | $35 |
| Beer or Wine only | $25 |
| By Permit Only | $40 |
Official wording
Vehicle Entrance Fee April 4 – May 17, 2026 • Weekends & Holidays*: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm • Weekdays: No Fee May 23 – September 7, 2026 • Weekends & Holidays*: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm • Weekdays: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm September 12 – October 12, 2026 • Weekends & Holidays*: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm • Weekdays: No Fee *Holidays include: Memorial Day (5/26), Juneteenth (6/19), Independence Day (7/4), Labor Day (9/1), & Columbus Day (10/13). Vehicle Costs: • Cars: $8 • Buses: $35 Picnicking • Picnicking is free • No permit is needed if the group is less than 50 persons, if you are not renting a pavilion, if you are not entering with a bus, or if you are not bringing alcohol. • Things to Note: • First-come, first-served. • No dogs allowed in picnic areas/playgrounds. • No reserving, or roping off spots. • Decorations are to remain minimal. No confetti permitted. • Nailing items to trees is prohibited. • Open tents only, no larger than 10'x 10' (One per group permitted). • Deposit hot coals in red trash cans only. • No inflatables permitted in picnic areas. Group Use Permits • A permit is required for groups of 50+ people: Free • A permit is required if you are entering with a bus: (the park will not be allowing/sell bus permits this season) • All Buses: $35.00 Alcohol Permit Beer or Wine only: $25.00 Park Use Permits Permit required for any organized event or activity, such as Walkathons, Religious Ceremonies, Wedding/Engagement Photos, Athletics/Sports, Environmental Studies, etc. *All applications must be received at least 10 business days prior to the event Metal Detecting By Permit Only: $40
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
BikingBoatingHikingHorseback ridingFishing
Boating and paddling
Rowboat, Pedal Boat, and Kayak Rentals:
- Boats are $20 per boat for two (2) hours, first-come, first-served. Patrons must be 18 years or older to rent a boat. All patrons must wear safety vests provided by Park Staff, at all times.
- Maximum four (4) persons per pedal and five (5) persons per rowboat, including children & infants. Maximum two (2) persons maximum per kayak; children must be at least 6 years old to ride kayaks.
- Pets are NOT permitted on boats, regardless of size.
- Fishing is permitted from Rowboats ONLY, Monday-Friday, 6/30-8/29, excluding holidays*.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Boat Rentals, Food, Event Rentals: Pavilions, Shelters, Playground
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Southern State Parkway Exit 38
North Babylon, NY 11703 - Nearest town
- Babylon — about 2 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.7262, -73.3368
- Phone
- (631) 667-5055
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Belmont Lake State Park shoreline with rented boats.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Bonnachoven
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology