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Lake Sebago

Haverstraw · Ramapo, New York — Rockland County.

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298Surface acres
1Public access sites
2.7 miShoreline trails

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 60458349).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Sebago is in New York

The red circle marks Lake Sebago.

Fast facts

About Lake Sebago

  • County: Rockland
  • Shore towns: Haverstraw, Ramapo
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 102 mi from Albany and 164 mi from Syracuse, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in New York

Official NYSDEC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Largemouth bass and Sunfish
  • Swimming. 2 public beach or swim spots on the map (details)
  • Walking. 2.7 mi of trail near the shore (trails)
  • Camping. 7 campgrounds within 15 mi, 3 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil, Wandering hydrilla and Carolina fanwort recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official fishing data (NYSDEC)

Fish species listed by NYSDEC for this recommended fishing water: Largemouth bass, Sunfish.

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds and Fish Stocking Lists (2011 on) on data.ny.gov, records for Lake Sebago (Rockland County). NYSDEC page.

Lake map

Lake Sebago shoreline, boat launches & beaches

ACA Camp (campground)ADK Camp (campground)Baker Camp (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1New Sebago Beach (Beach)2Old Sebago Beach (Beach)3½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeachShoreline trail Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Haverstraw
  2. 2New Sebago Beach
    Beach
  3. 3Old Sebago Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 60458349), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Shoreline trails

2.7 miTrail within 100 m of shore
About 40%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
North, south and west shoresWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 2.7 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Lake Sebago shoreline, mostly along the north, south and west shores.

Trails along the shore

Getting to the trails

No trailhead is mapped for these trails. The closest public access site is Boat ramp, 200 ft from a shoreline trail (NYSDEC boat launch data).

The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.

Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 9, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.

Campgrounds near Lake Sebago

We found 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Sebago, 6 of them within 5 miles. 3 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

1 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in New York

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (41.2036, -74.1291). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Sebago. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Sebago

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampHaverstraw—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating41.1989, -74.1301

    NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 2 beaches and swimming spots on the shore of Lake Sebago not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    New Sebago BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions
    Old Sebago BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Sebago

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Sebago

    How big is Lake Sebago?

    Lake Sebago covers about 298 acres in Haverstraw and Ramapo, New York (Rockland County).

    What fish are in Lake Sebago?

    NYSDEC fishing and stocking data lists Largemouth bass and Sunfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Sebago?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Lake Sebago?

    OpenStreetMap shows 2 public beach or swimming spots on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Sebago?

    Yes. We list 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 6 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Sebago?

    Lake Sebago touches Haverstraw and Ramapo in Rockland County, New York.

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