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Lake Luzerne Hudson River Swimming Spots
Here, well above the bustle of cities and industry, the river slows to a quiet, glassy stretch held calm by the presence of a downstream dam.
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24 natural swim spots within about 90 miles of Glens Falls, New York.
This page lists 24 natural swimming holes near Glens Falls, New York, sorted by straight-line distance within about 90 miles — including 4 rivers, 5 creeks, 6 waterfalls, and 3 lakes. It is a city day-trip list, not the national GPS finder. Open each listing for directions, fees, and access before you drive.
Where can you swim near Glens Falls?
Near Glens Falls, New York, our directory maps 24 natural swimming holes within about 90 miles of the city center — including 4 rivers, 5 creeks, 6 waterfalls, and 3 lakes. The closest mapped spot is Lake Luzerne Hudson River Swimming Spots (10 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — swimming holes near Glens Falls
| Central place | Glens Falls, New York |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 90 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Lake Luzerne Hudson River Swimming Spots (10 mi) |
| Water types | River (4), Creek (5), Waterfall (6), Lake (3), Quarry (1), Other (5) |
| Typical fees | 20 free · 1 fee · 3 varies |
All swimming holes near Glens Falls
24 natural swim spots in New York, sorted by distance from the city center. Statewide inventory counts are on the U.S. swimming holes dataset. For live GPS sorting from your device, use the GPS finder.
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Trout Lake
Trout Lake near Lake George, New York is a lake swimming spot on Trout Lake. What people come for: Crystal-clear spring-fed waters; Secluded Adirondack location. Access is free. Best visited in June to August. There are no lifeguards or safety patrols.
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Black Hole
Black Hole near Lake George, New York is a creek swimming spot on Mill Creek. What people come for: Crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming; Natural rock ledges for jumping. Access is free, and you will find restrooms, picnic areas and camping. Best visited in June-August. Always check water depth and for submerged obstacles before jumping or diving.
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Auger Falls
Auger Falls on the Sacandaga River near Wells and Speculator, New York — free Adirondack gorge cascade with short trails from NY-30. Viewing and careful wading; steep slick banks — swimming in the main gorge is hazardous.
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Petersburg Region Swimming Holes
Petersburg Region Swimming Holes near Troy, New York is a natural swimming spot. What people come for: Historical significance of Troy and Brunswick; Varied water depths and clarity. Access is free. Best visited in Summer. Always enter water feet first.
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Speculator Adirondack Swimming Destinations
It's an entire landscape inviting you to explore, discover, and cool off on your own terms. Whether you're a family looking for a calm lakeshore afternoon or an adventurer chasing a harder-to-reach river bend, you'll find something that fits your stride here.
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Blue Ledges Swimming Spots In The Adirondacks
Blue Ledges Swimming Spots in the Adirondacks is a river swimming spot on Upper Hudson River near Lake George, New York. What people come for: Scenic rock ledges; Sandy riverbanks. Access is free, and there are no facilities on site. Best visited in Late summer. Check river conditions and water levels before your trip.
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Canajoharie Gorge Swimming And Recreation Area
Canajoharie Gorge Swimming and Recreation Area near Utica, New York is a river swimming spot on CANAJOHARIE River. What people come for: Unique pothole formations; Warm shallow waters. Access is free, and there are no facilities on site. Best visited in Spring. Swimming and entering the gorge waters is illegal and dangerous due to currents, submerged hazards, and private property.
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Split Rock Falls Swimming Holes In The Adirondacks
Split Rock Falls near Elizabethtown, NY — free roadside Adirondack waterfall pools on the Boquet River. Tiny US-9 parking; slick rock and strong current make swimming high-risk.
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Nassau Kinderhook Creek Swimming Holes
Nassau Kinderhook Creek Swimming Holes lies in New York. These are not manicured park beaches with painted signs and entry gates.
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Stratford Region Swimming Spots In Upstate New York
Stratford Region Swimming Spots in Upstate New York is a natural swimming spot near Albany, New York. What people come for: Crystal-clear waters at Pine Lake; Diverse wildlife and serene landscapes. Access is free, and you will find restrooms, picnic areas and parking. Best visited in late spring through early autumn. Always assess water conditions yourself.
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Long Lake Adirondack Swimming Spots
Long Lake Adirondack swimming spots sit along the Raquette River in New York. A four-mile hike reaches a sandy beach at Canoe Landing with clear water and quiet forest scenery.
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Max Shaul Park Swimming Spots
Shaul State Park offer a genuinely local, off-the-beaten-path escape along the banks of a winding creek. This is not a manicured beach with snack bars and posted schedules.
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Keene Adirondack Swimming Holes
Keene Adirondack Swimming Holes is a river swimming spot on East Branch of the Ausable River near Elizabethtown, New York. What people come for: Flat-water swimming at Marcy Field; Stunning waterfall at Hulls Falls. You will find picnic areas. Best visited in May to October. Always enter unknown water feet-first.
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Lake Placid Region Swimming Holes
This is not a manicured beach or a roped-off lake swim. It's raw, cold, crystalline mountain water carving its way through a glacially-sculpted landscape, pooling into spots that feel like they were placed there just for you.
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Au Sable River Swimming Holes
Au Sable (Ausable) River swimming holes in New York’s Adirondacks near Au Sable Forks, Jay, and Upper Jay offer clear mountain-river pools. Free informal access — currents can be strong near dams; never dive blind.
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Saranac Lakes Adirondack Swimming Destinations
These are not groomed beaches with snack bars and lifeguard chairs. They are raw, glacially carved lakes fringed by hemlock and white pine, where the call of a common loon carries across still water in the early morning and bald eagles circle overhead without a second glance at the humans below.
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Durham Catskills Swimming Holes
Fed by mountain streams and shaded by dense woodland canopy, the creeks here run cold and clear even deep into summer, offering a refreshing escape from the heat that feels entirely earned once you've made the descent to reach them.
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Kaaterskill Area
Set along Cook Brook in the historic Kaaterskill region, this informal natural pool draws those willing to earn their swim with a short hike across rocky, uneven terrain.
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Mosquito Point
Mosquito Point in New York is a free riverside swimming spot with informal access. Scout depth and current; no lifeguards.
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Ore Pit Pond
Ore Pit Pond near Tahawus / Newcomb, New York is a flooded quarry pond swim in the Adirondacks with day-use fees. About $6 day-use historically — confirm current DEC / site rates.
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Bash Bish Falls
The falls earn their reputation honestly. Twin cascades thunder down through a deep, shadowed gorge, split apart by a bold wedge of ancient rock before reuniting in a plunge pool below.
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Plattekill Falls
Plattekill Falls in Platte Clove / Catskills near Palenville, New York — free hike to a scenic cascade. Steep clove terrain; swimming is limited and hazardous near drops — treat primarily as a waterfall hike.
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Red Hook Hudson Valley Swimming Spots
Red Hook Hudson Valley Swimming Spots is a creek swimming spot near Rhinebeck, New York. What people come for: Stony Creek Falls' cascading pools; Twin Lakes' floating dock and grassy beach. Access is free, and there are no facilities on site. Best visited in May to September. There are no lifeguards or official safety services.
View detailsTypes of swimming holes near Glens Falls
Browse by water type in New York — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
River (4)
Looking for rivers near you to swim? A river swimming hole is moving water deep enough to swim or wade — often a bend, pool, or slack-water pocket. Browse river spots below, or start with GPS near-me sorting, then confirm access and flow the day you go.
Creek (5)
Looking for swimming creeks near you? Creek swimming holes are smaller stream and brook pools — usually cooler, shallower, and tucked into forests or hollows. Use the list below (or near-me GPS), then confirm water level after rain.
Waterfall (6)
Waterfall swimming holes are plunge pools and cascades fed by falls. Flow is often seasonal; check depth, cold water, and slippery rock before you enter.
Lake (3)
Looking for swimming lakes near you? Only swim where it is allowed — many reservoirs and drinking-water lakes ban body contact. This catalog is lakes, ponds, and reservoirs with documented public swim access: beaches, fees, and no-swim warnings on each listing.
Quarry (1)
Looking for quarry swimming near you? Quarry swimming holes are deep, clear pools in former extraction sites. Depth can change suddenly — never dive without checking, respect posted access rules, and prefer documented public sites over fenced pits.
Other (5)
Mixed or unique water types that do not fit a single category — review each listing for access and conditions.
Creeks, lakes, and water holes near Glens Falls
People search for this in a dozen different ways. Here is what each one means around Glens Falls, with the counts from our directory.
- creeks near me
- Within about 90 miles of Glens Falls we map 5 creek swimming holes. The closest is Black Hole, about 26 mi out. Also searched as: swimming creeks near me, water streams near me. Sort creek swimming holes by distance from you.
- river swimming near me
- Within about 90 miles of Glens Falls we map 4 river swimming holes. The closest is Blue Ledges Swimming Spots In The Adirondacks, about 43 mi out. Also searched as: rivers you can swim in near me. Sort river swimming holes by distance from you.
- swimming lakes near me
- Within about 90 miles of Glens Falls we map 3 swimming lakes. The closest is Lake Luzerne Hudson River Swimming Spots, about 10 mi out. Also searched as: lakes to swim near me, swimmable lakes near me. Sort swimming lakes by distance from you.
- swimming quarries near me
- Within about 90 miles of Glens Falls we map 1 quarry swimming hole. The closest is Ore Pit Pond, about 82 mi out. Also searched as: quarry lake near me. Sort quarry swimming holes by distance from you.
- waterfall swimming holes near me
- Within about 90 miles of Glens Falls we map 6 waterfall plunge pools. The closest is Auger Falls, about 32 mi out. Also searched as: waterfalls to swim in near me. Sort waterfall plunge pools by distance from you.
- water holes near me
- "Water hole" and "swim spot" are the same search as swimming hole — natural outdoor water deep enough to swim or wade. We map 24 of them within about 90 miles of Glens Falls, across 6 water types. Browse the full directory.
- where to go swimming near me
- For outdoor swimming near Glens Falls, start with the 24 listings on this page sorted by distance from the city center, then read the access notes before you drive — the closest pin is not always one you are allowed to swim in. Municipal pools are not in this directory. Sort everything by GPS distance.
- free places to swim near me
- 20 of the 24 spots near Glens Falls are listed as free or no-fee access. Most are public-land creek and river access points; parking passes can still apply at trailheads. Show free swim spots near me.
What to expect at nearby spots
Highlights and safety notes from our listings — not third-party reviews. Report outdated info or share a tip.
- Lake Luzerne Hudson River Swimming SpotsCalm, clear waters of the Hudson River
- Lake Luzerne Hudson River Swimming SpotsThe river bottom is rocky and uneven
- Trout LakeCrystal-clear spring-fed waters
- Trout LakeSwim at your own risk
- Black HoleCrystal-clear waters perfect for swimming
- Black HoleAlways check water depth and for submerged obstacles before jumping or diving
- Auger FallsSacandaga River gorge falls
- Auger FallsStay back from gorge edges — fatal falls have occurred on Adirondack waterfall rims.
Natural swim spots in the Glens Falls area
Glens Falls is a practical launch point for day trips to natural swimming holes in New York. Within about 90 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Lake Luzerne Hudson River Swimming Spots about 10 mi from the city center.
The mix spans river, creek, waterfall, lake, quarry, other — related terms searchers use include creek swimming, river swimming holes, spring-fed pools, and wild swimming.
How distances work near Glens Falls
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in New York with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Glens Falls city center — not driving time. A creek swimming hole 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Wild swimming near Glens Falls includes informal river bends, spring-fed pools, waterfall plunge pools, and developed park swim areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume swimming is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and water quality near you
Natural water near Glens Falls changes after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Cold shock, currents, submerged rocks, and bacteria are real risks at creek and river swimming holes — most sites have no lifeguard. Check weather and local advisories before you enter the water.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Swimming holes near Glens Falls — FAQ
Where can you swim near Glens Falls?
Near Glens Falls, New York, our directory lists 24 natural swimming holes within about 90 miles — mainly 4 rivers, 5 creeks, 6 waterfalls, and 3 lakes. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many swimming holes are near Glens Falls, New York?
This page shows 24 mapped natural swim spots within about 90 miles of Glens Falls. The full New York directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest swimming hole to Glens Falls?
The closest open mapped spot to Glens Falls is Lake Luzerne Hudson River Swimming Spots (10 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are swimming holes near Glens Falls free?
20 listings note free or no-fee access; 1 require a fee or park admission; 3 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of swimming holes are near Glens Falls?
Near Glens Falls, documented water types include rivers, creeks, waterfalls, lakes, quarry, others. A swimming hole is a natural outdoor pool in moving or spring-fed water — not a chlorinated pool. Filter by type on the New York state page or open each card for water-body details.
When is the best time to visit swimming holes near Glens Falls?
Late spring through early fall is the usual swim season near Glens Falls, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — high water after storms can make creeks and rivers unsafe.
Is it safe to swim in rivers and creeks near Glens Falls?
Wild swimming near Glens Falls carries real risks: cold water, currents, rocks, and no lifeguards at most unofficial sites. Check weather, water level, and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our river safety guide and each listing's safety section before entering the water.
Where can I find creeks near Glens Falls?
Within about 90 miles of Glens Falls we map 5 creek swimming holes. The closest is Black Hole, about 26 mi out. Also searched as: swimming creeks near me, water streams near me.
Where can I find river swimming near Glens Falls?
Within about 90 miles of Glens Falls we map 4 river swimming holes. The closest is Blue Ledges Swimming Spots In The Adirondacks, about 43 mi out. Also searched as: rivers you can swim in near me.
Where can I find swimming lakes near Glens Falls?
Within about 90 miles of Glens Falls we map 3 swimming lakes. The closest is Lake Luzerne Hudson River Swimming Spots, about 10 mi out. Also searched as: lakes to swim near me, swimmable lakes near me.
Where can I find swimming quarries near Glens Falls?
Within about 90 miles of Glens Falls we map 1 quarry swimming hole. The closest is Ore Pit Pond, about 82 mi out. Also searched as: quarry lake near me.
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