The Town of Hempstead maintains boat docks at four locations across the Town. They include two in Point Lookout, and one each in Freeport and Inwood.
Space is available for rent on a limited basis.
A new application must be filed every year after Labor Day. Applicants for all shellfish permits must be town residents for one year, over the age of 16 and have valid current New York State Shellfish diggers permits. Persons applying for a Commercial Mussel Permit must relinquish their town Commercial Hard Clam Permit if previously issued. Commercial clam and mussel harvesters are limited to 6 bushels a day in certified waters of the Town of Hempstead.