A Curated Hudson Valley Travel Guide

A Hudson Valley Travel Guide

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“Curated recommendations from locals who know and love the Hudson Valley.”

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Hudson Valley, NY

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Swimming holes, lakes, and pools sorted by what's closest.

Sorted by distance from Kingston, NY

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Mohonk Mountain House Day Pass

Resort Day Passes 22 min

Mohonk Mountain House Day Pass

New Paltz, NY

Hike-and-lunch day passes include lake swimming, gardens, and a buffet.

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Rocking Horse Ranch Outdoor Pool

Swimming Pools 23 min

Rocking Horse Ranch Outdoor Pool

Highland, NY

Family-favorite resort with a sprawling outdoor pool and waterslide complex.

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Lake Taghkanic State Park

Beaches 27 min

Lake Taghkanic State Park

Ancram, NY

Two sandy beaches, a sheltered swim cove, and rental kayaks.

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The Emerson Resort & Spa

Resort Day Passes 28 min

The Emerson Resort & Spa

Mount Tremper, NY

Catskills creekside resort with day-use spa & pool packages.

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Lake Minnewaska

Lakes 29 min

Lake Minnewaska

Minnewaska State Park, NY

Sky-blue glacial lake with a guarded swim beach and clifftop loop.

Lifeguard Easy Walk

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Fawn's Leap

Swimming Holes 29 min

Fawn's Leap

Kaaterskill Clove, NY

A pour-over falls into a green pool — cliff-diving for the brave.

Cliff Jumping Strong Current Use Caution No Lifeguard

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Split Rock Swimming Hole

Swimming Holes 29 min

Split Rock Swimming Hole

Gardiner, NY

Shawangunk Kill cascade with a deep pool — afternoon-dip classic.

Cold Water Easy Walk No Lifeguard

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Peekamoose Blue Hole

Swimming Holes 33 min

Peekamoose Blue Hole

Sundown Wild Forest, NY

The valley's most famous swimming hole — icy, glassy, worth the permit.

Cold Water Moderate Walk Permit Required No Lifeguard

Hudson Valley Adventures

Outdoor Adventures

Ziplines, treetop stays, paddle launches, balloons, and scenic drives — experience-first ways to spend a day in the valley.

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