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TOWNS | KINGSTON, ASHOKAN, BOICEVILLE, WEST SHOKAN, SUNDOWN |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Varies-see below |
TYPE | Varies-see below |
DESCRIPTION | Several swimming holes south of the Ashokan Reservoir in the Catskills. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. |
AREAS | Catskill Preserve |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
None |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, Jumping |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | Kenneth Wilson State Park is near Boiceville. Camping is allowed in the Catskill Nature Preserve anywhere in the preseve - spring summer and fall and below 3500 feet in winter. (Primitive camping, I assume.) |
BATHING SUITS | Customary |
DIRECTIONS | From Kingston, go west on RT 28. In Boiceville, go left on RT 28A about 2 miles to West Shokan. Then: | PEEKAMOOSE BLUE HOLE [PEEK]: A really neat swimming hole on Rondout Creek! Water rushes through gap in rock into very deep pool at end. Very cold water! PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 , PHOTO 3 , PHOTO 4 , PHOTO 5 , PHOTO 6. From Kingston, go west on RT 28. PASS THE LEFT TURN FOR RT 28A. Go another 10 miles. Then In Boiceville, go left on RT 28A about 2 miles to West Shokan. Then at the intersection of RT 28A and RT 42 in West Shokan is a series of hanging wooden signs; the top one says "Town Offices", the bottom one says "Sundown". Turn right (southwest) on county RT 42, toward Sundown. Go about 10 miles on RT 42 until you see a large parking area on the right with a sign for the Peekamoose Mountain area. Park here and cross the road to the creek and walk back the way you came a short distance then down a short path to the creek. The swimming hole is here. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=41.9182,lon=-74.4215(source: Topozone ) (accuracy: approximate). LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 7/02. Updated 10/10/05. VERNOOY FALLS [VERN]: Scenic hike (about 2 miles one way) to a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole in Vernooy Kill surrounded by pines and shrubs. LINK TO PHOTO. Here is a description by a fan:" This hole is in the Catskill nature preserve and camping is allowed anywhere in the preseve - spring summer and fall and below 3500 feet in winter. Vernooykill is a wonderful place. The water is cold all summer. The hike in has an elevation gain of about 600 feet, most of it in a one mile stretch. It will get your blood flowing." To get here from RT 28A in West Shokan: Continue on RT 28A (along the Ashokan Reservior) past the intersection with RT 213 near Olivebridge to the intersection with RT 3. Take RT 3 southwest (becomes "Sampsonville Rd.") for about 7 miles (just past Sampsonville) to the Riggsville/Palentown area. Turn right (northish) on Sundown Road. Follow Sundown Road for about half a mile, turning right at a slight fork. At the second fork (with a big tree in the middle island), turn left on Trail's End Road (the sign is hard to see from the direction you're coming from - look up and around you). Follow the steep road up, but beware of rocks and pits in the 'road.' There are a few pull-out parking spots along the way up if you are afraid to drive further. At the road's end, there are numerous parking spaces. Trails go in different directions, but take the one that crosses the creek and becomes wide and grassy immediately afterwards. (Trail shows clearly on Topozone map). This is a very easy hike - about 45 minutes with backpacks, barely a grade to the trail. Follow this main trail straight to the waterfall. Be sure to sign in so the ranger knows you've visited! LAT, LON [N83/W84]:lat=41.87194, lon= -74.37083(source: Topozone ) (accuracy: exact). LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 12/22/06.
CONFIDENCE | Varies -see above |
VERIFIED | Varies -see above |
LAST UPDATE | 12/22/2006 | |
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TOWNS | PLATTSBURGH, AU SABLE FORKS, JAY, UPPER JAY, |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Ausable River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming holes/pools in the Ausable River. See below. |
AREAS | Adirondack Park |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
Picnic Tables nearby |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | Unknown |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From way north on I-87, get off at Exit 34, Keeseville. Go south on RT 9N to Au Sable Forks, then: | THE DAM [DAMT]: Continue south on RT 9N into Au Sable Forks. Turn west (right) on Mill Rd. (County Route 9T). You will be traveling along the south shore of the Au Sable River. When you get to the dam (before Murphy Rd.) (you may need to ask locally) there is a swimming place upstream of the dam. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=44.44124, lon=-73.69054(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP Uncertain. Not verified. Updated 12/13/2002.
WILMINGTON GORGE [WILM]: Just north of where the West Branch Ausable River crosses under RT 86 is a high fall (AUSABLE FALLS - DO NOT SWIM AT THE FALLS - FATAL), but below the falls there is a gorge, then a low falls that dumps into a large deep swimming hole. There are two cliffs to jump off of into this pool. One (30ft) near the the falls, and another (20/10ft) on the other side somewhat up from the falls. To get here: Where RT 9N meets RT 86, go west on RT 86 to where it crosses the West Branch Ausable River (near Wilmington). There is a small parking area right at the bridge crossing on the south side of RT 86 about 100 yards northwest of the Gorge. Trails through the woods are well worn but require careful footing due to an abundance of roots and branches. The trails lead down to the river where bathers and picnickers stake out spots on the boulders, and fishermen cast into the small rapids. Near the base of the falls a deeper pool allows for a good swim. (Other directions I have are: From the parking area, walk north up the road along the river (Fox Farm Rd.?) to a large dirt area on the right (where some people park their cars), and then follow the trail that starts there down to the river (a few hundred feet)). Not sure which directions are best. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=44.39342, lon=-73.81003(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 11/12/2004. BIG POOL [BIGP]: Return to RT 9N and continue south to Stone House Rd. on the west (right) side of 9N before you get to Upper Jay. Park here at Stone House. Walk across RT 9N and follow the property line east about 500 feet to Wedding Corner and go down the steps at the river (if the water is low enough). This is Big Pool, a swimming area.LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=44.35713, lon=-73.74651(source: DeLorme ) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 12/13/2002. THE ROCK [ROCT]: About .1 miles SOUTH of Stonehouse Road on RT 9N, turn east on Beach Spot drive. Here there is a beach and swimming hole called "The Rock". Pretty confident. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=44.35207, lon=-73.75441(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Not verified. Updated 12/13/2002.
CONFIDENCE | See above |
VERIFIED | No |
LAST UPDATE | 12/13/2002 | |
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TOWNS | LAKE GEORGE, WARRENSBURG, WEVERTON | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=43.63397, lon=-73.90511(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP STATE | NY | WATER | Mill Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | Deep hole in creek with jumping rocks (always check depth first). |
AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unknown |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, jumping |
PHONE | none |
CAMPING | Unknown |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From the town of Lake George, take RT 9 (not 9N) north then RT 28 north toward Weverton. You will cross the Hudson River at The Glen then continue north on RT 28 about 3 miles more and turn east (right) on Harrington Rd.. Go a bit more than 1 mile on Harrington Rd. to where it intersects Mill Creek. The swimming hole is near here (cars parked on warm days)- no better directions. |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
LAST UPDATE | 11/15/2004 | |
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TOWNS | LAKE GEORGE, WEVERTOWN |
LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=43.8175, lon=-74.1380(source: DeLorme-p) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | NY |
WATER | Upper Hudson River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Two mile hike to swimming and picnicing place in Upper Hudson River. Truly a beautiful spot, with sandy beaches and rock ledges. CAUTION: Spring water levels make this a dangerous, Class 5 rapids. Swim later in the summer, do not swim or stand in fast currents. | AREAS | Adirondack Park |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | None at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From town of Lake George, take RT 9 north about 9 miles then RT 28 northwest, then: | BLUE LEDGES [BLUL]: Two mile hike to swimming and picnicing place in Upper Hudson River. Truly a beautiful spot, with sandy beaches and rock ledges. CAUTION: Spring water levels make this a dangerous, Class 5 rapids. Swim later in the summer, do not swim or stand in fast currents. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=43.8175, lon=-74.1380(source: DeLorme-p) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from RT 28, go about 16 miles from RT 9 on RT 28 to North Creek (if you get to North River, you've gone too far). Turn right on RT 28N for about 9.5 miles to a few miles past Minerva (past Murdie's General Store) then go west (left) on Northwoods Club Rd.. Follow this road about 6 miles to Huntley Pond and the trailhead on the left. The trailhead is signed as 2.5 miles to destination. Parking on right side for 4-5 vehicles. Hike down this trail about 2.5 miles (maybe less) to the Upper Hudson River. The swimming hole and picnic area are here. There is primitive camping near a brook 3 miles back down the road. Very confident. Verified by W. Brunner, 7/02. Updated 12/10/2002 CEDAR RIVER [CEDA]: Swimming place with sand beach and popular picnic place on Cedar River. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=43.79286, lon=-74.28958(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from RT 28, continue on RT 28 past North Creek (above) and past North River. Just past where RT 30 goes off to the south, at Indian Lake, turn north(right) onto Pelon Rd and keep left at the fork onto Benton Rd.. Go to the end of Benton Rd. where the picnic area and swimming place are. Uknown if there is a fee. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 12/10/2002
CONFIDENCE | Varies- see above |
VERIFIED | Varies- see above |
LAST UPDATE | 10/31/2007 | |
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TOWNS | ITHACA |
LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.41125, lon=-76.51300(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | NY |
WATER | Buttermilk Creek |
TYPE | Falls |
DESCRIPTION | Official swimming in large, deep pool at bottom of Buttermilk
Falls. Lifeguard, diving board. Close to highway; not as scenic as Treman (see Treman). Signs
say "NO SWIMMING" in stream in gorge above falls, but there is evidence that some do swim
there. |
AREAS | Buttermilk Falls S.P. |
SANCTION | Official in pool below falls |
FEE | Yes |
FACILITIES |
Toilet, Picnic tables, changing room, showers |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, diving (in pool below falls) |
PHONE | (607)-273-5761 |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Required in pool below falls |
DIRECTIONS | From Ithaca, go SW on RT 96/13 about 3 miles, follow signs to
Buttermilk Falls S.P. |
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | Yes |
LAST UPDATE | 8/31/1999 | |
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TOWNS | UTICA, AMSTERDAM, CANAJOHARIE |
LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.89228, lon=-74.56492(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | NY |
WATER | CANAJOHARIE River |
TYPE | River/Falls |
DESCRIPTION | Various swimming holes along a spectacular gorge area. Layered slate-like rocks make flat surfaces near water. There are two access points here, I am told that one is OK with the town and the other is not permitted. See DIRECTIONS below for details of the two.
| AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
At Wintergreen Park: Picnic tables, toilets, volleyball, horseshoes, ballfield |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, jumping |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | None at site |
BATHING SUITS | Customary |
DIRECTIONS | From Albany, take I-90 west to Exit 29 (Canajoharie). Take RT 10 south a short distance then east (left) on RT 5S to the first right turn onto Cunningham Rd. Continue uphill on Cunningham Rd., then: | First, recommended location: Floral Park. Unique "Pothole" formation at lower park within village of Cahanjoharie. Has rope swing and jumping possibilities. Water often warm due to shallow shale bed within canyon. To get here from Cunningham Rd., go right onto Maple St. (CR 93) then right onto Floral St.. The park and swimming hole are off of Floral St. Second, not recommended location: Wintergreen Park. There are "no swimming" signs posted here but people are said to swim here regardless. Continue on Cunnignham Rd. (careful not to take any forks)to the stop sign. Continue straight onto Carlisle Road. Where Carlisle Rd. goes sharply to the left, keep straight onto Old Sharon Rd. Go into Wintergreen Park to the lowest level, near the creek, then walk downstream along the creek. Along this walk, there are several fine swimming holes. There is a falls at about .75 miles downstream, but it is VERY UNSAFE to jump, dive or swim at the falls and there have been many accidents here. Police enforce traffic and drinking rules here very vigorously, but perhaps not the no swimming rule. CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | Yes |
LAST UPDATE | 10/10/2005 | |
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TOWNS | BUFFALO, ERIE (PA), WESTFIELD |
LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.25181, lon=-79.57414(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP STATE | NY | WATER | Chautauqua Creek |
TYPE | Creek/Falls |
DESCRIPTION | Chautauqua Gorge is a very scenic site with a clothing-optional area located near Westfield in the westernmost part of New York. There are several small waterfalls which are very refreshing after hiking on a warm day. There are also small pools for soaking or swimming a few strokes and level space along the creek for sunbathing. Sandals are recommended as you may have to cross the creek a number of times along the way. | CAUTION We received this email report "A 10 year old boy was hospitalized recently (in the last couple of years) for E.coli poisoning contracted from the chatauqua gorge. you may want to tell your readers not to drink the water." Maybe no longer a danger, but keep your head out of the water to be safe. CAUTION We received this email caution:"The chautauqua gorge is a great place to visit, but you should warn your visitors about climbing there. Quite a few people have been injured and killed trying to climb up the loose shale walls of the gorge. Almost every year the local fire departments are called out to rescue people who are stuck too.(Imagine how embarrasing that would be!!) NO PLACE IN THE GORGE IS SAFE FOR CLIMBING! Come visit & have fun, but stick to the paths or the floor of the gorge ."
AREAS | Chautauqua Gorge |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
None |
ACTIVITIES |
Skinny dipping, Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | Primtive camping in the gorge |
BATHING SUITS | Optional (very) |
DIRECTIONS | From the New York State Thruway (I-90) in far western NY, take the Westfield exit (Exit 60). Follow RT 394 a short distance south to the center of Westfield. (see also, "another way", below) Turn right onto RT 20. After crossing a bridge, turn left at the first street, Chestnut Street (county road 21). Follow C.R. 21 south for about 3.3 miles and then turn left onto Ogden Road. Follow Ogden road 1.5 miles and then turn left onto Taylor Road (a gravel road). Follow Taylor Road a short distance to the dead end sign where there is a small parking area on the left. A very rough road continues down into a deep valley. Follow this until you reach the creek, then turn left (downstream). Soon you will see a sign painted on a rock saying "nudist area next one mile". From there, if you follow the creek, you will pass several small waterfalls until you get to Skinny Dip Falls. FIRST HOLE,SECOND HOLE, THIRD HOLE , ANOTHER SPOT. | ANOTHER WAY: An easier way to get into the gorge (but which is futher south, i.e., upstream, of the way above and, while it takes you to the gorge and swimming holes, these are not the popular places mentioned above): Stay on RT 394 through Westfield. When you get to Mayville, turn west (right) on RT 430. Go a short distance then turn west (right) on Hannum Rd.. Continue to where there is a sign for the gorge and a picnic area. You can walk about .5 miles into the gorge at this point. Not sure about swimming holes here but it is a beautiful part of the gorge.
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | Yes |
LAST UPDATE | 12/16/2006 | |
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TOWNS | BINGHAMTON, CHENANGO VALLEY | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.21306, lon=-75.84000 (source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP STATE | NY | WATER | Unknown |
TYPE | Unknown |
DESCRIPTION | There is a swimming beach here on the glacier-scoured "kettle" lake but there may also be a swimming hole in the Chenango River near the trailer sites in the campground. Not sure. |
AREAS | Chenengo Valley S.P. |
SANCTION | Unknown |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
All facilities in State Park |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | 607-648-5251 |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Binghamton, take I-88 northeast to RT 369 north. The park is 13 miles north of Binghamton.
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CONFIDENCE | Uncertain |
VERIFIED | No |
LAST UPDATE | 11/17/2004 | |
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TOWNS | OGDENSBURG, MASSENA, WADDINGTON | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=44.8903, lon=-75.1410(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP STATE | NY | WATER | Coles Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | Beach on river. |
AREAS | Coles Creek S.P. |
SANCTION | Unknown |
FEE | Yes |
FACILITIES |
Toilet,
Picnic tables |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | (315)-388-5636 |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Waddington, go east on RT 37 about 5 miles. Follow signs.
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
LAST UPDATE | 5/31/1999 | |
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| TOWNS | ALBANY, DURHAM | ||
| STATE | NY | ||
| WATER | Catskill Creek and Cornwallville Creek | ||
| TYPE | Creek | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Two river locations with a few deep pools. | ||
| AREAS | None | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | None | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, fishing | ||
| PHONE | none | ||
| CAMPING | Commercial campgrounds nearby | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary at both locations | ||
| DIRECTIONS | New York State Thruway (I-90) to exit 21 (NY 23). Take NY 23 west and bear right onto NY 145. Then: CORNWALLVILLE CREEK [CORN]: Turn right onto Green County RT 67A (Darby's Irish Pub on corner/ blinking light) and park (room for 1 - 2 cars on shoulder). Proceed along shore to right without crossing bridge to several swimming holes. There is a small falls if you wade upstream under the bridge, do not step on private shoreline on this side of bridge. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=42.36856, lon=-74.08306(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. CATSKILL CREEK [CATS]: Cross bridge over Cornwallville Creek and go to end of CR 67A. Turn left onto CR 67 and pull to park off left shoulder ( 1-2 cars). ALL OTHER AREAS ARE POSTED "NO PARKING". You can climb down steep bank to swim from rocks, or walk back over bridge to sandy beach. The limited parking make both locations users are mainly nearby residents or kids that bicycle in. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=42.37456, lon=-74.07978(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | No | ||
| LAST UPDATE | 3/13/02 |
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TOWNS | OGDENSBURG | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=44.6304, lon=-75.4761(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | NY |
WATER | Unknown |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | River swimming. |
AREAS | Eel Weir S.P. |
SANCTION | Unknown |
FEE | Yes |
FACILITIES |
Toilet,
Picnic tables |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | (315)-393-1138 |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Ogdensburg, go south on RT 812 about 4 miles, turn SW on RT
4 to park. |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
LAST UPDATE | 5/31/1999 | |
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TOWNS | SYRACUSE, AUBURN, MORAVIA | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.702, lon=-76.389
(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | NY |
WATER | Dry Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | Very nice, small swimming area created by a dam across the creek somewhat downstream from a waterfall. 6-7 feet deep, lifeguards, jumping (no diving). Stairs to enter water - no beach but grassy area for sunning. Great family place - for older kids who can swim and don't need beach entrance. |
AREAS | Fillmore Glen S.P. |
SANCTION | Official - lifeguards |
FEE | Yes. $7 fee per car, free if you park outside the park and walk in (it is not a great distance to walk in) |
FACILITIES |
Toilet, Picnic tables |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, jumping |
PHONE | (315)-497-0130 |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | from I-81 north of Cortland at HOmer, take RT 90 west to Locke then RT 38 north toward Moravia. See signs to park just south of Moravia. |
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | Yes, 7/2006 |
LAST UPDATE | 7/31/2006 | |
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| TOWNS | MANHATTAN, BROOKLYN | |
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=40.69473, lon=-74.00207(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | |
| STATE | NY | |
| WATER | Swimming Pool in East River | |
| TYPE | Swimming Pool in East River | |
| DESCRIPTION | Ann L. Buttenwieser, a former Parks Department official, had the great idea 25 years ago of putting a swimming pool on a barge and mooring it somewhere in the city's 578 miles of waterfront. in June 2007, it became a reality. "The pool is 25 meters long, or half the length of an Olympic-size pool. For swimmers who never learned the metric system, that works out to just over 82 feet. It will have seven lanes and be four feet deep. Also on board will be dressing rooms with bright-colored tops that look like outsize Legos." (excerpted from WEB SITE. ) The pool floats and it is planned to move it so we don't know where it will be in future summers (see DIRECTIONS below). See this site for more information: WEB SITE . | |
| AREAS | Unknown | |
| SANCTION | Unofficial | |
| FEE | Unknown | |
| FACILITIES | Unknown | |
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | |
| PHONE | 718-802-0603 | |
| CAMPING | None at site | |
| BATHING SUITS | Required | |
| DIRECTIONS | For summer 2008, it is at the tip of Baretto Point Park in the Bronx. Summer 2007 it was in Brooklyn. Don't know where it will be in future summers. (Our job would be a whole lot easier if these dang swimming holes would stay put!) | |
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | |
| VERIFIED | No | |
| LAST UPDATE | 6/20/2008 |
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| TOWNS | KINGSTON, SAUGERTIES, GLASCO | ||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.02036, lon=-73.98136(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| STATE | NY | ||
| WATER | Esopus Creek | ||
| TYPE | Creek | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Creek with deep holes and large sunning rocks. | ||
| AREAS | None | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | none | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, fishing, tubing, canoeing | ||
| PHONE | none | ||
| CAMPING | None at site | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | ||
| DIRECTIONS | New York State Thruway (I-90) to exit 20 (NY 32). Take NY 32 south through Saugerties (there is a nice village beach just before you take the bridge over the Esopus Creek). Keep right onto 9W when NY 32 splits to the left. Location is about 3 miles past this split at junction with Glasco Turnpike. Large dirt parking area on right just before junction. Big signs say "no dumping" but there is sometimes debris there to avoid as you exit the parking area and wend your way to the shore. Short walk down to creek. Not much of swimming hole at low water. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes, 7/02 | ||
| LAST UPDATE | 7/31/2002 |
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TOWNS | OGDENSBURG, COLTON, SOUTH COLTON |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Racquette River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | River swimming |
AREAS | Higley Flow S. P. nearby |
SANCTION | Varies -see below |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
Toilet,
Picnic tables (at Higley Flow S. P.) |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at Higley FLow S. P. |
BATHING SUITS | Varies -see below |
DIRECTIONS | From Ogdensburg, go southeast on RT 68 to Colton. Then | STONE VALLEY [STON]: This description from a user:"It is a dam released flow in the Raquette River near Colton that is called Stone Valley and offers about 20 different places to get in the water. There is also world class white water rafting on this area during high water. The water is super clean as it comes from the mountains, there are really only local kids that go there, and it is not really patrolled by any officials which is great." Bathing suits may be optional at remote parts. LAT, LON [N83/W84]:lat=44.56197, lon=-74.94372 (source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. This description from a user:" To get here from RT 68 near Colton, take RT 56 into the town of Colton and turn northeast (right) at the library onto Main Street then take a quick left (before the bridge) onto River Street. (This town is smaller than anything you can imagine and goggle maps don't even show the river that runs through it. There is not a stoplight in the town so people should not bother looking for anything more centrally located than the library). There is some parking in a dirt lot right along the river. After parking, walk down the dirt lane with the river along your right side continue through the gate, past the damn, and along a big green pipe until you come to a small wooden bridge that crosses the pipeline. Cross the bridge and continue along the trail. Along the trail you will find a ton of great places to swim, picnic or just lay out. Dogs are welcome and no one will bother you here with whatever you want to do. It's a great place, just please do not die here or litter, because then the officials will get uptight and that is not what anyone wants." Pretty certain. Not verified. Updated 12/22/06. HIGLEY FLOW S. P. [HIGF]: Official swimming in Raquette River. Camping and all facilities at site. Bathing suits required. LAT, LON [N83/W84]:lat=44.4995, lon=-74.9211(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from RT 68 near Colton, go south on RT 56 to South Colton then west on Cold Brook Dr. to State Park. Pretty certain. Not verified. Updated 12/22/06.
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
LAST UPDATE | 12/22/2006 | |
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TOWNS | KINGSTON, SAUGCERTIES, PALENVILLE |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Kaaterskill Creek |
TYPE | Creek/Falls |
DESCRIPTION | See below. |
AREAS | Catskill Preserve |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | Nearby at North South Lake State Park |
BATHING SUITS | See below |
DIRECTIONS | From Kingston, go north on I-87 to Exit 20. Go north on
RT 32 for 6 miles then north on RT 32A then west on RT 23A. Then: |
KAATERSKILL FALLS [KAAF]: Kaaterskill Falls are the tallest falls in New York. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 , PHOTO 3 , PHOTO 4 , PHOTO 5 , PHOTO 6 , PHOTO 7 . There are two ways to get there: BOTH WAYS ARE DANGEROUS - STAY AWAY FROM THE EDGE OF THE TRAIL NEAR THE FALLS. PEOPLE HAVE FALLEN AND BEEN INJURED AND KILLED. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=42.19342, lon=-74.06328(source:DeLorme ) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP WAY 1: Continue west on RT 23A and, before you get to the town of Haines Falls, you cross a bridge over a falls/creek then, as you climb a steep hill, there is a very large parking area on the south (left) side of the road. Park here and walk back down the road (careful, it is a narrow road with not much of a pedestrain shoulder) cross over the bridge and take the trail up to the falls. It is an easy hike to the BOTTOM of the Kaaterskill Falls, but there is no swimming place here. The swimming place is at the MID LEVEL of the falls, half way up the falls, where there is a huge pool. Bathing suits optional, depending on crowd. IT IS A TOUGH, STEEP CLIMB ON SOMETIMES LOOSE ROCKS TO GET TO THE MID LEVEL WHERE THE SWIMMING PLACE IS. The State does not advise continuing above this level, as some have fallen and been hurt. IF YOU DO CONTINUE UP, DO NOT TAKE THE APPARENT SHORT CUT PATH (on the immediate right side of the falls, looking at the falls from below), IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. TAKE THE LONGER FOOT PATH (also on the right side, but farther away). THIS PATH IS ALSO VERY STEEP BUT NOT QUITE SO DANGEROUS. Verified 7/02. Very confident. WAY 2: Continue west on RT 23A, past the Kaaterskill Falls, to the town of Haines Falls and turn right on RT 18. Head toward North-South Lake S. P.. About .5 miles BEFORE you get to the entrance to the State Park, see Scutt Road on the right. Turn right and park at the bottom of that road. (The State is discouraging this access to the falls because people have fallen and been hurt or killed. This trail is not maintained for this reason and you MUST BE VERY CAREFUL if you go this way.) It's not a hard trail but it is all up hill for the hike out. From South Lake Road park in the small turn-off and yellow gate and walk past the sewer plant (in about 200 yards) and continue past there till the trail splits. (10 minutes?) If you go right on the less traveled path signs will say "leaving park property" but you are still within the "preserve" so continue a few minutes till you see a small foot bridge on your left. Over that bridge and go right for 10 minutes to the "sign in" point. Continue down that trail till you hear the waterfall. At this point you can wander down the hill to the top of the falls (not a well marked trail but few enough trees to see the water) or continue another 10 - 15 minutes and come out below the falls. (again, not a well marked trail cut-off but visible). This trail is very steep but away from the edge and comes out well below the falls.... too far below for some I guess. There is a memorial plaque along the trail to Scutt Road with the name of a Hartwick student who perished falling over the edge a few years ago. Not verified. Pretty confident. Updated 12/10/2002.
CONFIDENCE | Varies- see above |
VERIFIED | Varies- see above |
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TOWNS | GENEVA, KASHONG POINT | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.75781, lon=-77.01642(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | NY |
WATER | Kashong Creek |
TYPE | Falls |
DESCRIPTION | Several swimming places on Kashong Creek. One is at the bottom of a falls, about 3 stories high. There is (was?) a path with a rope and handholds in the soil so people could go down to the bottom of the falls. Lovely site, and there was a little cave behind the waterfall. | Swimming here apparently is now illegal and enforced - we received this email in 2007:"I used to live in upstate NY in Wayne County and have been to Kashong many many times in Geneva, NY. As for Kashong and their swimming holes, it is "Illegal" and patrolled by the sheriffs and owners. 2 years ago there has been 2 deaths and the officials said "enough is enough". I have seen news reports both on TV and in the paper re: people being arrested for trespassing. It has posted signs all over now. Just thought you'd like to know,that once a fun beautiful place is now totally off limits!" Sounds like we lost another one - sorry folks.
AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Official |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | Unknwon |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | I am really unceratin about where these are - if you find them please tell me. Here is the best I can offer: From Geneva, at the northern end of Seneca Lake, take RT 14 south to the vicinity of Kashong Point on Seneca Lake. This is where Kashong Creek empties into Seneca Lake. BE VERY CAREFUL in trying to access places in the glen - the sides of the glen are made up of shale rock. In many cases there are shear cliffs that you can fall from if you get to close. In other places, there are steep banks you can climb, but the loose rock, which is often damp, can easily fall away. Also old roots and dead branches can easily break if you use them as hand holds. DO NOT CLIMB OR HIKE HERE if it appears at all unsafe. | There are said to be at least 4 swimming holes in Kashong Creek in this general area: (directions for all are VERY uncertain, safety NOT verified) 1. The first is most easily reached from RT-14. Look for a log cabin next to the road and the creek with a parking lot. A quick .5 hour hike up stream and you are there. PHOTO . 2. To find the second one, from RT 14 south turn west (left) onto Kashong Rd. and contune until you see a pull out with a no dumping sign. is somewhere near the Pull off point with the No Dumping sign. (very uncertain directions). 3.For the third, continue on west Kashong Rd. then turn south (left) on RT 6 and proceed to the town of Bellona. The hole is accessible just down stream from Bellona on Pre-emption Rd (County Rt 6). Park somewhere near the old Mill at the center of town and follow the sound of falling water, it's just past the mill. Bellona is a very small town (hamlet) with only about 20 houses all on both side of the little valley made by the creek. 4. Kashong Falls (with a swimmable pool at the bottom) is between the second and third places above and may require a dangerous hike down the glen to reach - do not hike here if it is unsafe. PHOTO OF FALLS.
CONFIDENCE | Very uncertain |
VERIFIED | No |
LAST UPDATE | 6/22/2007 | |
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TOWNS | ELLENVILLE, WAWARSING, ACCORD |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Varies - see below |
TYPE | Creeks |
DESCRIPTION | Several swimming holes between Ellenville and Accord in the southern Catskills. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. |
AREAS | Catskills |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | Unknown |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | I-87 to Exit 18 (New Paltz). At exit go west on RT 299 thru New Paltz. Continue on RT 299, turn right on RT 44/55 (go past MINNEWASKA AREA swimming holes) to intersection with RT 209 at Pine Bush, near Kerhonkson. Then: | ELLENVILLE HOLES [ELLE]: Along RT 209, between Ellenville and Accord, are several swimming places beside the road. Some can be seen from road. They are either in Sandbury Creek or Rondout Creek. No better directions. To get here from intersection of RT 44/55 and Rt 209, turn left toward Ellenville (or right toward Accord) on RT 209 and drive, looking for swimming places. LAT, LON [N83/W84]:lat=41.7752, lon=-74.3005(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area). LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Uncertain. Not verified. Updated 3/10/2004.
CONFIDENCE | Varies-see above |
VERIFIED | No |
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TOWNS | GLENS FALLS, SARATOGA SPRINGS, CORINTH, HADLEY |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Hudson River |
TYPE | River/Lake |
DESCRIPTION | Several swimming places in the Hudson River inthe Glens Falls/Lake Luzerne area. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. |
AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
None |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | None at site |
BATHING SUITS | Optional at places |
DIRECTIONS | From I-87 at Saratoga Springs, take RT 9N north from Saratoga Springs to the village of Corinth, then: | SPIER FALLS [SPIE]: A great swimming spot that is fine for nude sunbathing and swimming. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2. Above a dam in the upper Hudson River. Rocky ledges that are great for sunbathing and swimming. The river is clean (far north of the GE concerns) and gorgeous with little current due to the downstream dam. Though nudity is not in the majority here, it is very common and accepted. Downstream over the next mile or so are several other spots that are available for nudism. Great quiet spot that is highly recommended. NOTE: The State recently bought this land and has posted no swimming signs, though no one pays any attention and there is little if any enforcement. To get here from RT 9N in Corinth, take RT 24 east (right) (Spier Falls Rd.), stay on RT 24 as it makes a sharp left turn, then continue approx. 1 mile. Soon the Hudson River and a boat launch will come into view. Drive about .25 mile around the curve to the left where there is a parking area on the right side. Walk across the road down to several rocky ledges that are great for sunbathing and swimming. Though nudity is not in the majority here, it is very common and accepted. Downstream over the next mile or so are several other spots that are available for nudism. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=43.22269, lon=-73.76458(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 3/4/04.< HADLEY BRIDGE [HADL]:A bridge for the more daring people with about a 60 ft. drop into the Hudson River. Under are various cliffs of different heights, a 50 ft. drop, 40, and a 20 ft. drop lies just down stream. Water is very deep. Great rope swing, a good place to spend the day. PHOTO . Bathing suits customary. Water may be running fast. Do not swim or jump if currents are extremely high; inquire with local swimmers. Current has caused drownings in the area; swimming is best avoided after heavy rains. Some will jump into the water about a furlong upstream and swim down to the bridge in the strong currents, but this is only for the brave and the bold, and only if the current is low enough for safe passage. If a local tells you not to go in, don't go in. State Police occasionally drive over bridge but rarely take action underneath except for emergencies, or if there's a local complaint. This note from a local in 2002: "...as you noted in your description, this can be a very dangerous place to swim. You may want to add a note that under NO circumstances (high or low water) should one jump in above the falls just upstream from the bridge, regardless of what the locals say. I worked in the area for a few summers in the 1990's and there was at least one drowning every summer from someone trying to float down through the falls." To get here from RT 9N in Corinth, continue north on RT 9N. In Lake Luzerne, turn left onto RT 4 (toward Hadley) and you will cross the Hudson River into Warren County. After you cross the bridge, turn left at the first light (Luzerne); you will see a Stewart's to the right. Take the next left; bridge is right there. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=43.31692, lon=-73.84264(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 3/4/04. HUDSON RIVER [HUDS]: Places along the Hudson River north of Lake Luzerne where locals swim and tube in the river. River Road parallels the Hudson here so you can leave a car just north of Lake Luzerne (there is a canoe takeout and a parking area there) and float down the river in tubes or come down in a kayak or canoe. There are lots of sand bars where you can stop if you bring a lunch. NOTE: To get here from RT 9N going north in Lake Luzerne, take a left (west) on Bay Road (a traffic light just after Cumberland Farms). Bay Road turns into Main Street and if you follow it straight to it's end it turns (north) right into River Road. Follow River Road up the Hudson River about 3 to 4 miles and you can get into the river for swimming almost anywhere.
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
LAST UPDATE | 10/14/2005 | |
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TOWNS | KEENE, KEENE VALLEY, LAKE PLACID |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Varies-see below |
TYPE | Varies-see below |
DESCRIPTION | Several swimming places in the vicinity of Lake Placed. See DIRECTIONS below for details. |
AREAS | Adirondack Park |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
Varies-see below |
ACTIVITIES | Swimming,Jumping,Sliding |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | Unknown |
BATHING SUITS | Varies-see below |
DIRECTIONS | From I-87, get off at Exit 30 at RT 9. Take RT 9 north then RT 73 northwest (towards Lake Placid) to Keene Valley. Then: | JOHNS BROOK [JOHN]: Several swimming places along a heavily used trail on John's Brook - a clear,clean, cool mountain creek. To get here from RT 73 in Keene Valley: In Keene Valley, turn left at the bar in the center of town and head up the road along the creek (Interbrook Rd.? Adirondack Rd.?). Drive to the end (about 1.5 miles) to the trail head parking area (called "The Garden") for John's Brook Trail. Hike John's Brook Trail southwest, towards Mt. Marcy, along John's Brook. About .5 miles in, descend to the left on a trail which crosses the creek to the Southside Trail. Continue upstream on the Southside Trail (keep left at the fork) and in about 1.3 miles from the stream crossing you come to the first of several swimming holes. Shortly thereafter you will come to Tenderfoot Falls, a great sliding place. Continue up this trail and you will find additional swimming places, up to about 2.5 miles from the place you crossed the stream. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=44.1694, lon=-73.8400(source: DeLorme-p) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 3/4/04. ROCKY FALLS [ROCK]: Hike 4.8 miles (each way) to a scenic cascade and swimming hole on Indian Pass Brook. To get here from RT 73 in Keene: Continue on north Rt 73 through Keene and, about 5 miles before Lake Placid, at a town called North Elba, turn south (left) onto Heart Lake Rd.. Go down this road to the end, at Heart Lake. Park and hike the VanHoevenberg Trail (probably signed) southwest from the lake through the valley of Indian Passage Brook. In about 4.8 miles, you should come to a cascade-type falls and swimming hole. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=44.172, lon=-73.999(source: Delorme) (accuracy: approximate). LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 3/4/04. COPPERAS POND [COPP]: Deep clear cool water, large rocks, jumping (there are underwater rocks, check first). Nudist spot - bathing suits optional. For camping, there is a lean-to at the site. PHOTO . To get here from RT 73 in Lake Placid: At the intersection of RT 73 and RT 86 in Lake Placid, turn north on RT 86. (Set your odometer here.) Two ways from here: First way: Roughly 4.5 miles from the intersection of RT 73 and RT 86 in Lake Placid, there is a trailhead on the right for a trail marked Owen Pond -it is about a 1.5 mile easy walk up this trail to Copperas Pond. When you get to the pond you can look across and see the rocks, you just follow the pond around the to the lean-to. Second way: Roughly 6 miles from the intersection of RT 73 and RT 86 in Lake Placid, will be the Ausable River and 2 paved "Parking Areas" on the left. The first one is the main trail to Copperas Pond. It is about a .5 mile walk (uphill, strenuous) to the pond. When you get there follow the pond to the right, you will come across a lean-to. The trail stops there, but if you keep walking over to the rocks that you can see from the lean-to you can find many spots for sunning and swimming. Just follow the rocks, it looks harder than it is. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=44.332, lon= -73.89917 (source: Topozone ) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 3/4/04.
CONFIDENCE | Varies - see above |
VERIFIED | No |
LAST UPDATE | 3/4/2004 | |
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TOWNS | SARANAC LAKE, COREYS, LONG LAKE |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Varies- see below |
TYPE | Varies- see below |
DESCRIPTION | River swimming holes in Adirondack Park near Saranac Lake and Long Lake. | AREAS | Adirondack Park |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Unknown |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From I-87, get off at Exit 30 at RT 9. Take RT 9 north then RT 73 northwest through Lake Placid to the town of Saranac Lake. In Saranac Lake, take RT 3 west for about 13 miles to Coreys Rd, which goes south to the town of Coreys. Turn south (left) on Coreys Rd. and then: | CANOE LANDING [CANO]: A canoe put-in place on the Raquette River in the Adironack Park with a sandy beach and several swimming places. To get here, continue south on Coreys Rd. about 1.5 miles beyond Corey to where (near Axton Landing) there is a bridge over the Raquette River near the Stony Creek Ponds. Cross the bridge and park at the trailhead of the Stony Creek Pond Trail. Walk this trail south over a foot bridge, then bearing right, for a total of about 4 miles to a ranger cabin and canoe put in at a sandy beach. The swimming places are here. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=44.149, lon=-74.319(source: Topozone-p) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 12/13/02. BIG EDDY [BIGE]: Small falls in the Cold River cascades into a gem of a swimming hole where the water slows down. The catch is, you have to go in late June at the earliest as the water will be too high otherwise. There are several smaller little holes where the bottom is a smooth rock that feels like it was made to be sat in. The water from behind you just barrels down on your shoulders and feels great! There is also a tiny rock peninsula that heads out into the river where people have made fires. It looks pretty sweet at night! A real great spot! On the Northville/Placid trail which parallels he Cold River. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=44.098, lon=-74.234(source: Topozone) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: Continue south on Coreys Rd. from the trailhead for the Stony Creek Pond (above) about 3.5 miles to a road that goes south (right turn) (unknown name). Follow this road about 9 miles to where it crosses the Cold River. Park near here and hike the Northville/Lake Placid Trail to the northeast, upstream along the north side of the Cold River. Hike about 2 miles to the Big Eddy rapid in the Cold River. This is the swimming hole. No better directions. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 12/13/02.
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
LAST UPDATE | 12/13/2002 | |
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TOWNS | ALBANY, COBLESKILL, MIDDLEBURUGH |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Varies-see below |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming places near Max Shaul S.P.. For details, see DRIECTIONS below. | AREAS | Nearby is Max Shaul S. P. |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
Nearby at Max Shaul S. P. |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | None at site. Camping at Max Shaul S.P.; .25 mile south on RT 30. |
BATHING SUITS | Varies-see below |
DIRECTIONS | From Albany, take I-90 west then I-88 west to Central Bridge, then take RT 30 south through Middleburgh and Fultonham. Then: |
CONFIDENCE | Varies-see above |
VERIFIED | Varies-see above |
LAST UPDATE | 10/13/2005 | |
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TOWNS | BINGHAMTON, MT. UPTON, GILBERTSVILLE | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.471939, lon=-75.315325(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | NY |
WATER | Butternut Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | Clean cool water creek, favorite of locals. Great rope swing. |
AREAS | none |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
None |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming,
Jumping |
PHONE | none |
CAMPING | Gilbert Lake State Park |
BATHING SUITS | Customary |
DIRECTIONS | From Binghampton, take I-88 northeast to Sidney then take RT 8 north. At Mt. Upton, take RT 51 northeast to Gilbertsville. In Gilbertsville, take Bloom St. east to the edge of town where there is a bridge over Butternut Creek. The swimming place is near here in Butternut Creek. No better directions. |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | no | | LAST UPDATE | 3/10/2004 |
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TOWNS | BINGHAMTON, WHITNEY POINT, UPPER LISLE | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.40340, lon=-75.97507(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | NY |
WATER | Merrill Creek |
TYPE | Creek/Waterfall |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming hole in creek near road plus another upstream at the bottom of a waterfall. Excellent spring feed stream ,shale bottom. This note from a vistor in 2007:"This is a nice secluded area. I wish I knew it was there sooner.
There is a nice pool for swimming at the bridge, and an easy hike upstream produces a waterfall with another nice pool and some flat rocks for sunning.
Looked to be mostly a hard rock or gravel bottom. There is also an island on the way to the falls which would be great to lay out on and get some sun."
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AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
None |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | none |
CAMPING | None at site |
BATHING SUITS | Optional at waterfall |
DIRECTIONS | From Binghamton, take I-81 north to Exit 8 at Whitney Point. Go north on RT 26 from Whitney Point for 5 miles then turn left at intersection in Upper Lisle onto CR 152 (Upper Lisle Rd, just beyond the church) . Go about 1.25 miles to Basset Rd. (may also be called Doty Rd.). Turn right and 200 Yards and your there. Park. There is a swimming hole right at the bridge and a 4 foot waterfall with a pool at the bottom is up stream about .5 mile hike.
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | no | | LAST UPDATE | 12/22/2006 |
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TOWNS | POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW PALTZ, MINNEWASKA |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Varies-see below |
TYPE | Varies-see below |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming places in the Minnewaska S. P./ Mohonk Preserve area. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. |
AREAS | Minnewaska S. P./ Mohonk Preserve |
SANCTION | Varies-see below |
FEE | Varies-see below |
FACILITIES | Varies-see below
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ACTIVITIES |
Varies-see below |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | None at site |
BATHING SUITS | Varies-see below |
DIRECTIONS | I-87 to Exit 18 (New Paltz). At exit go west on RT 299 thru New Paltz, over bridge and in about 6 miles from New Paltz come to the end of RT 299 at RT 44/55. Turn west (right) on RT 44/55, then: |
Also, if you walk across the bridge here at Split Rock, just past the bridge on the left there is a tree limb stairway. Go down and follow path for about 10 minute walk. Some trees are marked with yellow paint so it's easy to follow. There is a sign that you may encounter nude bathers on a tree. You will know when you get there. Not a very deep swimming hole, but wading and sunning are nice here and bathing suits are said to be a personal choice but rarely worn (optional). Very confident. Verified. Updated 11/11/2003. LAKE MINNEWASKA [LAKM]: This description from a fan: "Lake Minnewaska: It's a very long story but with some good news finally. This used to be prime swimming hole territory until the mid 1980's. Marriott wanted to buy the whole area to drain for a luxury conference center but intense opposition from many sectors enabled NY State to buy the whole area instead. (Original owners couldn't afford to keep it.) Unfortunately, as some of us had foreseen, the State then outlawed swimming due to fears of lawsuits. This year (2002), a pilot program has been established to permit limited swimming in one area to (adult)members of the newly-formed MDSA club, who take a swimming test for admission. The scene is still unfolding and no one knows yet what the deal will be for future years. For information about the club and swim test, see MINNEWASKA SWIMMERS CLUB. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=41.7252, lon=-74.2354(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: Go over the mountain on RT 44/55 then continue past the turn off for Split Rock Hole. At about 5 miles from the RT 299 intersection, turn south (left) on Hamilton Point Trail. Follow this to Lake Minnewaska S. P. area. The swimming beach is on the lower eastern side of the lake. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/11/2003. STONY KILL FALLS [STOK]: Spectacular, 87 foot high falls - but the swimming hole is ABOVE the falls, not below. Up there is a pool behind a rock dam that is a traditional clothing-optional place. Wikipedia info . To get here: From Hamilton Rd, above, continue west on RT 44 about 4.25 miles more and turn left on Lower Granite Rd. (there may be an error here in the Wikipedia directons - they call it Minnewaska Trail Rd.) From the Wikipeida listing:"Take the first left on Rockhaven Road and go a few miles, winding uphill. Near the end of Rockhaven Rd. bear left onto Shaft 2A road. (The road is marked by a very small piece of wood with "shaft 2A" written on it in small black letters.) Follow it to the end. There is no parking area but the area at the end of the road immediately before a gate can accommodate two cars." From here, follow the "Hiking Guide" information in the Wikipedia listing link above. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 10/31/2007.
CONFIDENCE | Varies- see above |
VERIFIED | Varies- see above |
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TOWNS | ALBANY, RENSSELEAR, NASSAU, KINDERHOOK | | STATE | NY | ||
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| WATER | Kinderhook Creek | ||||||
| TYPE | Creek | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Several swimming places in Kinderhook Creek east of Albany. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. | ||||||
| AREAS | None | ||||||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||||||
| FEE | No | ||||||
| FACILITIES | None | ||||||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, tubeing | ||||||
| PHONE | None | ||||||
| CAMPING | None at site. | ||||||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | ||||||
| DIRECTIONS | From Albany, take I-90 east (across the Hudson River), then: JACKS CORNER [JACK]: Sandy beach in Kinderhook Creek by highway overpass with rope swing. This is a "local" place. Grills are left under the bridge, strangers (especially those without children) may get the "evil eye". To get here from I-90 east of Albany, get off at RT 20 and go east to junction with RT 66. Cross over Kinderhook Creek and park in large dirt lot on left. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=42.4951, lon=-73.5093(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 3/7/04. BEAVER COTTON MILL [BEAV]:Potholes and ravine at base of dam in Kinderhook Creek. To get here from I-90 east of Albany, get off at RT 9 and go south on RT 9 to Kinderhook. Turn east (left) onto Main St. Go east through town to junction with RT 203 (Novak Rd). Follow RT 203 north about 50 feet to parking area on right. Swimming hole is under RT 203 bridge in Kinderhook Creek. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=42.39897, lon=-73.67947(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verfied by W. Brunner. Updated 3/7/04. | ||||||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||||||
| VERIFIED | No | ||||||
| LAST UPDATE | 3/4/2004 |
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TOWNS | EAST HAMPTON, SAG HARBOR, NORTH HAVEN |
LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=41.01106, lon=-72.30231(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP LAT, LON | 41.013, -72.308 (estimated) |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Unknown |
TYPE | Pond |
DESCRIPTION | Small, fresh water pond in the Hamptons on Long Island. Pretty pond, small beaches, rope swing. Local swimming place, dogs kids. Nice bike ride from Sag Harbor. | AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, rope swing |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | None at site |
BATHING SUITS | Customary |
DIRECTIONS | From East Hampton (near the eastern tip of Long Island) go northwest on RT 114 through Sag Harbor and across the bridge. The pond is just off this road, only about 5 minutes drive from downtown Sag Harbor. |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | no |
LAST UPDATE | 9/14/2001 | |
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| TOWNS | COPAKE FALLS | ||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.12239, lon=-73.51450(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| STATE | NY | ||
| WATER | pond | ||
| TYPE | flooded quarry | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Roped off area of quarry with diving platform and lifeguards | ||
| AREAS | Taconic State Park | ||
| SANCTION | official | ||
| FEE | $6.00 day use, camping depends on site type | ||
| FACILITIES | Showers, lockers, wading pool, toilets | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, fishing, camping, hiking, biking | ||
| PHONE | 518-329-3993 | ||
| CAMPING | Ground; platform tent sites, 2 sizes of RV sites, cabins; 1-800-456-CAMP | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Bottoms required, tops optional | ||
| DIRECTIONS | RT 22 to Copake Falls. Turn east onto RT 344. Park entrance is .25 mile on left. (Bash Bish Falls is 2 miles further down road) | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | By W. Brunner | ||
| LAST UPDATE | 12/26/2002 |
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| TOWNS | TROY, EAGLE MILLS, PETERSBURG, NORTH PETERSBURG, HOOSICK | ||
| STATE | NY | ||
| WATER | Varies- see below | ||
| TYPE | Varies- see below | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Several swimming holes east of Troy. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. | ||
| AREAS | None | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | None | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | None | ||
| CAMPING | Nearby | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | ||
| DIRECTIONS | Take RT 2 east from Troy toward Eagle Mills, then: EAGLE MILLS [EAGL]: Falls in Posten Kill with potholes and large swimmable pool. NOTE: Water shoes a must as there is considerable broken glass. To get here: Continue east on RT 2 to Eagle Mills. Cross bridge over Posten Kill, park and walk back over bridge. Path on right by fire hydrant leads to very steep, badly eroded path to river. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=42.72897, lon=-73.60408(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate). LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified by W. Brunner. Updated 3/7/04. JONES HOLLOW [JONE]: Falls in Little Hoosick River with potholes. Bathing suits customary - in town location. To get here, continue east on RT 2 to Petersburg. Cross bridge over Little Hoosick River and park on right. Paths on both sides of RT 2 lead to river. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=42.74897, lon=-73.33910(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified by W. Brunner. Updated 3/7/04. HOOSICK FLATS [HOOS]: Deep section in Hoosick River. Current is swift - NOTE: avoid area after heavy rains or thunderstorms. In Petersburg, turn north (left) on RT 22. After you cross RT 7 (RT 9?) near Hoosick, on RT 22, look for dirt roads on the right. Turn onto the second one and drive to river. Most cars park on rocky bank, but be careful not to get stuck. LAT, LON [N83/W84]:lat=42.86203, lon=-73.34169(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified by W. Brunner. Updated 3/7/04. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Varies - see above | ||
| VERIFIED | Varies - see above | ||
| LAST UPDATE | 12/22/2006 |
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TOWNS | KINGSTON, PHOENICIA, BIG INDIAN, OLIVEREA |
STATE | NY |
WATER | Varies-see below |
TYPE | Varies-see below |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming and tubing places in the Catskills near Phoenicia. For details, see DIRECTIONS below.
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AREAS | Catskill Park |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | Varies-see below |
FACILITIES |
In Phoenicia |
ACTIVITIES |
Tubing, Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Very nearby at Woodland Valley State Park |
BATHING SUITS | Customary |
DIRECTIONS | From I-87, get off at Exit 19, Kingston exit, RT 28. Go northwest on RT 28 about 25 miles to Phoenicia. Then: |
Here are some suggestions from a user: "The commercial outfitters offer 2 sections of river: upstream from Phoenicia & downstream. Upstream, they take you by bus & you float back. Downstream, you float from town & take train back Kids like the train, it's kind of cute. Upstream has more current and 1 significant rapid. Downstream is much slower floating. As I recall, there was maybe 1 rather small swimmable section the entire way and it's not road accessible. Otherwise, the river is basically too shallow. If you use a tube without the board on the bottom, you end up scraping (your) bottom much of the way. The entire river is dam controlled. On release days, it's said to be quite different but I've never experienced it personally. The outfitters know the release schedules, as do the local canoe & kayak clubs (and fishermen). Note that the water comes from below the dam so it's colder than you might expect (at all times)." LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=42.08097, lon=-74.31533(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified. Updated 3/10/04. OTTER FALLS[OTTE]: In amongst rare Catskills virgin forest of Hemlock, Otter Falls cascades down about 30 feet to a large deep bowl that measures about 20-30 feet in diameter with a depth of about 6-8 feet at its center. It is on state land with a small side trail that leads to it. Otter falls is only about .5 mile from the popular Giant Ledge trail parking area (hairpin turn) which makes it an excellent stop after a hot sweaty hike. PHOTO 1 ,PHOTO 2 , PHOTO 3. To get here from RT 28 in Phoenicia: Continue west on Rt 28 through Shandaken to Big Indian. Turn south (left) on RT 47 and go through Oliverea. Go about 3.5 miles past Oliverea to a telephone pole with mile post #167 1/2 on it. Other things to look for are the state land signs (the yellow ones with the DEC logo). This state land is the only State land on the west side of Route 47 in Big Indian Valley. (If you come to the "hairpin turn", an extremely sharp right hand turn, on RT 47, you have gone about .5 mile too far.) The parking area and access to the trail is actually a little complicated to find. There is no designated parking area but once you park along the road, the trail is clear and very short. There is very limited parking at the trailhead; probably enough for once car. A good suggestion might be to park at the Giant Ledge train parking area and walk down the hill to the swimming hole, using the telephone pole numbers to find the path. It may take a few passes to find but eventually, the cascade and pool is very very easy to find. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=42.0314, lon=-74.4201(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact). LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 10/31/07.
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | Varies-see above |
LAST UPDATE | 10/31/2007 | |
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TOWNS | SAUGERTIES, CENTERVILLE, WEST SAUGERTIES, PLATT CLOVE | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=42.11292, lon=-74.04903(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | NY |
WATER | Plattekill Clove |
TYPE | Creek/Falls |
DESCRIPTION | From local fan: "Hike to absolutely beautiful area with numerous pools & waterfalls connected by a trail or thru the river. One pool had high jumping on one side (check depth first). From another fan: "This area is probably the best swimming hole in the Catskill mtns, if not the state. Many waterfalls and pools for swimming. NOTE: Also CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS, a few people have died and a few injured each year." | NOTE: Legal access to this area is difficult and very limited and there have been problems here with private property owners due to very limited parking and trespassing on private property. The way that is described below is, I think, the only really legal way into this area at this time. As this is a very beautiful area, if anyone knows of another legal way we would appreciate it.
AREAS | Catskill Park |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
None |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, Jumping (check depth first) |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | Nearby at Devil's Tombstone Campground (a Catskill Park Campground) on RT 214, 4 miles south of Hunter. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS |
From I-87, get off at Saugerties exit, Exit 20. Take RT 32 south a very short way then go west (right) on RT 212 through Veteran to Centerville. In Centerville at the firehouse, turn north (right) on RT 35 (Blue Mountain Rd) then at the general store turn west (bear left) onto RT 35 (West Saugerties Rd)(set odometer here). Continue on West Saugerties Rd. about 2.1 miles to the very small town of West Saugerties, just about 5 houses near a "T" intersection. (Some try to access the Plattekill Clove area by hiking up the creek from this point but this is not really possible nor is there much parking here nor any legal access at his point. It is private property.) | The only feasible, legal access is to continue driving straight from here, up Plattekill Clove road (paved but rough and narrow). This information is from a frequent user: "What we do is park up the hill on the first pull off past the limited use seasonal highway sign (there is an off-road /road leading up the right side of the road here). We then hike down the hill on a small steepish trail until we come to the trail. to the right are swimming holes or continue on straight down to the s |
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