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.

Beaches in Sodus
Midway to Rochester, Sodus is known as a family vacation destination for water recreation on the south shore of Lake Ontario.

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.

Outdoor Swimming in the Hudson Valley
Swimming spots in six counties of the Valley. There are not only beaches; these spots also offer additional water sports such as boating, rafting, and kayaking.

Swimming in Central Park
Information on swimming in Central Park at Lasker Pool.

Western New York Beaches

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