It's a hot one — find a swim today.
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
New Paltz, NY
Hike-and-lunch day passes include lake swimming, gardens, and a buffet.
Tip · Book the day-visitor package by phone — limited daily quota.
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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
Ancram, NY
Two sandy beaches, a sheltered swim cove, and rental kayaks.
Tip · $10/car. Beach concession serves ice cream.
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The Emerson Resort & Spa
Mount Tremper, NY
Catskills creekside resort with day-use spa & pool packages.
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Lake Minnewaska
Minnewaska State Park, NY
Sky-blue glacial lake with a guarded swim beach and clifftop loop.
Tip · Swim area open late June through Labor Day, 10am–6pm.
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Fawn's Leap
Kaaterskill Clove, NY
A pour-over falls into a green pool — cliff-diving for the brave.
Tip · Roadside pullout on Route 23A. Slippery rocks — wear water shoes.
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Split Rock Swimming Hole
Gardiner, NY
Shawangunk Kill cascade with a deep pool — afternoon-dip classic.
Tip · Free parking fills by 11am on weekends — go early.
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Peekamoose Blue Hole
Sundown Wild Forest, NY
The valley's most famous swimming hole — icy, glassy, worth the permit.
Tip · Permit required May 15–Sep 15. Reserve in advance — they sell out.
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Copake Lake
Copake, NY
A long, quiet lake with public access and lakefront dining.
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SplashDown Beach Water Park
Fishkill, NY
The valley's biggest waterpark — slides, lazy river, and a wave pool.