High Falls (ulster County)
Swimming hole in High Falls, New York · Waterfall
High Falls (ulster County) is a waterfall swimming hole. It is near High Falls, New York. Fee notes: None for informal village creek views; private/business parking rules apply. Best season: Summer weekdays for any wading.
Typical season: Summer weekdays for any wading
About High Falls (ulster County)
**High Falls (Ulster County)** is the Hudson Valley hamlet waterfall on **Rondout Creek**. not Rochester’s falls. Searchers looking for **High Falls Ulster County NY** often want both the scenic drop and nearby swimming. Use this page for orientation, then swim at documented spots like Deep Hole or Kerhonkson-region swimming holes.
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Water body
- Rondout Creek
- Fee
- None for informal village creek views; private/business parking rules apply
- Nearest town
- High Falls
- State
- New York
- Coordinates
- 41.82700, -74.21200
- Best season
- Summer weekdays for any wading; falls viewing year-round from public overlooks.
- Access difficulty
- Easy village walking; any creek entry can be slick.
- Restrooms
- Limited — see facilities notes
- Lifeguard
- None — assume unguarded
- Camping
- Nearby Minnewaska State Park Preserve and private lodging.
- Activities
- Waterfall viewing, photography, limited wading where legal
- Facilities
- Village shops / public restrooms when businesses are open — not a park bathhouse at the falls.
- Listing last updated
- October 6, 2026
The experience
- Best time to visitSummer weekdays for any wading; falls viewing year-round from public overlooks.
- AccessEasy village walking; any creek entry can be slick.
- FacilitiesVillage shops / public restrooms when businesses are open. not a park bathhouse at the falls.
- Camping nearbyNearby Minnewaska State Park Preserve and private lodging.
Highlights & features
- Ulster County Rondout Creek falls
- New Paltz day trip
- Village waterfall landmark
- Matches “High Falls Ulster County NY” search intent
- Gateway to Shawangunk / Kerhonkson swim corridor
- Viewing-first; swim at nearby documented holes
How to get there
Navigate to the hamlet of **High Falls, NY** (Ulster County). Public views of the falls are along village streets near the creek. park in legal lots only.
Navigate to the hamlet of **High Falls, NY** (Ulster County). Public views of the falls are along village streets near the creek. park in legal lots only.
Plan your visit
Combine a short village stop with a proper swim listing. Check New Paltz nearby for distance-sorted options.
Access & fees
Village setting with mixed public/private frontage. No lifeguarded swim beach at the falls. Confirm signs before entering water.
Frequently asked questions
Where is High Falls Ulster County NY?
In the hamlet of High Falls on Rondout Creek, Ulster County — between Rosendale and Kerhonkson, day-trip range of New Paltz.
Can you swim at High Falls NY?
The cascade itself is a viewing feature beside the village. Any swimming is informal and may be restricted — read postings and prefer documented swim listings nearby (Deep Hole, Kerhonkson region, Minnewaska rules).
Is High Falls the same as Rochester NY waterfalls?
No. This page is High Falls in Ulster County (Hudson Valley). Rochester in Monroe County is a different city with different falls.
How do I find swimming holes near High Falls NY?
Use our New Paltz / Kingston nearby lists, open Deep Hole and Kerhonkson-region listings, or GPS sort on the near-me map.
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