Natural swimming hole
North-South Lake
Lake · New York
Community-reported spot. Details below are compiled from public sources and are reported to be accurate — always verify locally before visiting.
About this swimming hole
North Lake Beach in the North & South Lake Campground offers a mountain-ringed swimming beach in the Catskills, with public bathrooms and changing facilities. The beach is open to the public with a summer day-use fee, and swimming runs when lifeguards are on duty. It typically closes to swimming in late August as lifeguards return to school.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Best season | June-September |
| Fees | Day-use fee in summer |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | Campground day-use lot |
| Amenities | restrooms, lifeguards, picnic tables, campground, hiking trails |
| County | Greene County |
| Nearest town | Haines Falls |
| Safety notes | Swimming only with lifeguards; closes ~Aug 29 |
Map
Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in North-South Lake?
Yes — North-South Lake is listed as a natural swimming spot in New York. Heads-up: Swimming only with lifeguards; closes ~Aug 29. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does North-South Lake require reservations?
No reservations are required at North-South Lake based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit North-South Lake?
Reported fee info: Day-use fee in summer. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit North-South Lake?
The best season is typically June-September.