This area has public access that abuts private property, so ensure that you don’t trespass onto private land. There is a very small parking area at the end of East Catlin Street, and from here you can see the water, and you follow the small path to the fall. The bottom fall has a small […]
This is a small town beach and RV park. The water was clear, but the park was closed and the swimming area wasn’t set up during our visit, so we can’t really evaluate it. http://www.watkinsglen.us/clute-park-campground
This is a fantastic swimming area at the base of a waterfall. There are dozens of waterfalls on the trails above the swimming area, and this is one of the most beautiful state parks that we encountered. The swimming area is by the parking lot, but the waterfall trail will take you at least an […]
This is a popular swimming area, with a pretty jade lagoon surrounded by forest. The parking area is just a road side pull off, and Casablanca Lane is very close to it, so you can keep an eye out for that. Once you park, you follow a well worn trail down to the water. There […]
This beach was a huge surprise for us, and we were not expecting it to be so beautiful. It is next door to Rye Playland, which is a theme park, but seems to be nicer than most. It is sort of like a small version of Disney World, and they also have swimming available there. […]
There are two fees for this area-one to park and one to use the beach. The beach seems to be more of a wading area near the marina, though there is a playground and splash ground, so it is great for kids. They have swans here as well, which we haven’t seen anywhere else. They […]
There is a massive sand beach with a large swimming area. The water looked clear, and there are beautiful views. There are multiple picnic areas and grills. This beach does get crowded on weekends. There are no dogs allowed anywhere on the beaches the Harriman State park. http://parks.ny.gov/parks/134/details.aspx
This is one of my favorite lakes in New York. It has crystal clear blue water, and large rocks that are perfect for lounging. I heard somewhere that this lake is fed by a spring, and that is why it’s so clear. It’s fairly remote, so even though spectacular, there weren’t too many people there. The clear […]
UDATE- We’ve been told that swimming in the lake isn’t allowed, so this is now a “See” location to enjoy a hike. We also recommend picking up or printing out a trail map before you begin your hike. This lake has crystal clear blue water, and is surrounded by forests and hills. It is fairly […]
UPDATE 7/8/18- We have been told that swimming is no longer allowed here, and that rangers will come and forbid it. So this area can now be considered a “See” location for viewing enjoyment. This is the message we received: Hi! Thanks for the great info you have shared! I don’t know if you […]