Physical Activities Around New York State - Swimming, Water Holes, and Hot Springs

Beaches and Swimming Across New York

A listing of places to swim in all regions of New York.

The Best Swimming Holes in the Empire State

Swimming in the Lake Placid Area

The Adirondacks has 3,000 lakes and ponds and endless streams and rivers. There are places to dip your feet or dive right in.

Swimming Holes in the Adirondacks

A guide to 1,400 natural places for a dip in the US and Canada. Find a refreshing swimming hole or warming hot spring in a river, creek, spring, or waterfall.

Adirondack Beaches

Tubing, water slides, water falls, and beaches all found at this site.

Local Family Friendly Swimming Spots in Saranac Lake

Swimming Holes

A guide to 1,400 natural places for a dip in the US and Canada. Find a refreshing swimming hole or warming hot spring in a river, creek, spring, or waterfall.

Skaneateles Lake Park and Beaches

Westcott Beach State Park in Henderson

Beaches and Swimming Holes in the Hudson Valley 

The Valley is full of lake and river beaches, as well as public pools.

Public Swimming Pools in the Hudson Valley 

Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties public pool information.

Swimming in Central Park

Information on swimming in Central Park at Lasker Pool.

US Masters Swim Club Finder

Search by zip code for local Masters Swim Committee provides a listing of indoor places to swim.

Ontario Beach Park

Ontario Beach Park is located in the northwest quadrant of the Rochester, on the shores of Lake Ontario.

New York Swimming Holes

Road trip dips, swimming holes, and hot springs across New York.

Rochester Natural Swimming Areas