Swimming Holes in New York
111 natural swimming holes
New York has 111 natural swimming holes in our directory — lakes, ocean coves, rivers scattered from the backcountry to roadside favorites. Favorites include Split Rock Falls, Chapel Pond, Mirror Lake Beach. Every listing includes location details, fees, reservation info, and safety notes where known. Conditions change with weather and seasons, so always verify before you go.
All New York swimming holes
- Buttermilk Falls State Park
- Canopus Lake
- Caroga Lake Campground & Day Use Area
- Cayuga Lake State Park
- Cedar Grove Beach
- Cedar Point County Park
- Chapel Pond
- Coney Island Beach
- Cupsogue Beach County Park
- Delta Lake State Park
- Enfield Falls (Robert H. Treman)
- Evangola State Park
- Fair Haven Beach State Park
- Fillmore Glen State Park
- Green Lakes State Park
- Heckscher State Park
- Hither Hills State Park
- Jacob Riis Park
- Jones Beach State Park
- Kershaw Park
- Lake Minnewaska
- Lake Ronkonkoma County Park
- Lake Superior State Park
- Lake Tiorati
- Lake Welch
- Long Lake Town Beach
- Manhattan Beach
- Meschutt Beach County Park
- Midland Beach
- Million Dollar Beach
- Mirror Lake Beach
- Myers Park
- Nickerson Beach Park
- Ontario Beach Park
- Orchard Beach
- Peekamoose Blue Hole
- Plattsburgh City Beach
- Robert Moses State Park
- Robert Moses State Park (Massena)
- Rockaway Beach
- Rye Town Park Beach
- Sampson State Park
- Sandy Island Beach State Park
- Saratoga Lake (Brown's Beach)
- Schroon Lake Town Beach
- Shinnecock East County Park
- Smith Point County Park
- South Beach
- Split Rock Falls
- Stony Brook State Park
- Sunken Meadow State Park
- Taughannock Falls State Park
- Vernooy Kill Falls
- Verona Beach State Park
- Wellesley Island State Park
- Wildwood State Park
- Wilmington Flume
- Wolfe's Pond Beach
- Allegany State Park (Quaker Lake Beach)
- Ausable Point Campground
- Beaverkill Campground & Day Use Area
- Belleayre Beach
- Big Deep
- Chenango Valley State Park
- Croton Point Beach
- Cumberland Bay State Park
- Darien Lakes State Park
- Delaware River (Callicoon)
- Delaware River (Narrowsburg)
- Durand Eastman Beach
- Eighteen Mile Creek
- Esopus Creek (Phoenicia)
- Fish Creek Pond Campground
- Gilbert Lake State Park
- Glen Island Beach
- Glimmerglass State Park
- Grafton Lakes State Park
- Hamlin Beach State Park
- Harbor Island Park
- Hinckley Reservoir
- Hudson Park
- Kring Point State Park
- Lake Awosting (Minnewaska State Park)
- Lake Luzerne Town Beach
- Lake Taghkanic State Park
- Lincoln Pond
- Little Pond
- Little Wolf Beach (Tupper Lake)
- Long Point State Park (Finger Lakes)
- Long Point State Park (Lake Chautauqua)
- Main Beach (East Hampton)
- Meacham Lake Campground
- Mexico Point State Park
- Moffitt Beach Campground
- Mongaup Pond
- Montauk County Park
- Moreau Lake State Park
- Neversink River
- Nicks Lake Campground
- North-South Lake
- Northampton Beach (Great Sacandaga Lake)
- Playland Beach
- Point Au Roche State Park
- Ponquogue Beach (Hampton Bays)
- Rogers Rock Campground
- Rudd Pond
- Selkirk Shores State Park
- Thompson's Lake
- Willowemoc Creek
- Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
- Woodlawn Beach State Park
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit swimming holes in New York?
Most natural swimming holes in New York are at their best from late spring through early fall, when water levels are safe and temperatures are comfortable. Spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high — check local conditions.
Do New York swimming holes require reservations?
Some do — popular spots increasingly use timed entry or day-use permits. Check each listing's reservation field and the official park link before you go.
Are swimming holes in New York free?
Many are free, but state parks and popular preserves often charge a day-use or parking fee. Each listing shows reported fee info where known.
Are natural swimming holes in New York safe?
Natural water has real risks: no lifeguards, submerged rocks, strong currents, and cold water. Never dive headfirst, check depth, and supervise children closely.
⚠️ Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026