The Hudson off River Road
Lake Luzerne, New York
| Address: | Lake Luzerne, NY, USA |
| GPS: |
43°20'19.9"N 73°51'12.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New York |
Canoe, Kayak, and Swim
Off of River Road on the outskirts of Lake Luzerne, the Hudson River has several sandy access points allowing visitors to enjoy the water. The trees along the sandy bank make a perfect backdrop for a variety of relaxing adventures.
Tubing, canoeing and kayaking are popular ways of enjoying this stretch of the river. The water here is calm allowing for a relaxing float, and the small sandy shore gives perfect put in and take out points for floaters to use.
The water here is also calm enough to be used for swimming. Sandy banks provide a place to picnic and rest. The clean water and easy access make this a wonderful place to enjoy the day.
Swimmers and floaters all enter the river at their own risk and should be cautious of currents and water depth. Visitors should not follow the water too far down stream, where Rockwell Falls is. The falls are dangerous to those swimming and floating downstream.
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Find Swimming Holes and Other Hidden Gems in the Adirondacks
Don’t want to swim in the same old beach? The Adirondack Park is home to a variety of swimming holes and other hidden gems.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lake Luzerne, New York
- Head west toward Howe Rd (417 ft)
- Turn left onto Howe Rd (0.7 mi)
- Slight right onto Read Park Rd (148 ft)
- Continue straight to stay on Read Park Rd (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Lake Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Mill St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto River Rd/
Wall St Continue to follow River Rd(1.9 mi)
Other Swimming Holes, Canoeing Areas, and Kayaking Areas Nearby
Lake Luzerne
Lake Luzerne, New York
1.5 miles SETwo free public sandy beaches with gradual slopes on a scenic lake beside the Hudson River — calm water for swimming and paddling, with kayak and canoe access points throughout.
Swim
Spire Falls
Queensbury, New York
8.7 miles SEA hidden swimming hole near Moreau State Park where Spire Falls Dam calms the Hudson River into a calm, rocky-shored lake ideal for swimming and sunbathing — unofficial with no lifeguard on duty.
Swim
Trout Lake
Diamond Point, New York
16.3 miles NEVery limited public access to a scenic lake near Diamond Point — narrow path, minimal parking, and a muddy bottom that rewards a late-evening skinny dip more than a daytime swim.
Swim
Speculator Area
Skaneateles, New York
20.3 miles NWSwim near Skaneateles, New York
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Black Hole
Wevertown, New York
20.4 miles NSwim near Wevertown, New York
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St. Catherine State Park
Poultney, Vermont
34.1 miles EA Vermont state park on Lake St. Catherine with shoreline fishing, swimming, boat rentals, camping, a playground, and a seasonal 'Let's Go Fishing' workshop each June.
Camp, Canoe, Swim
Stratford Area
Dansville, New York
35.5 miles WSwim near Dansville, New York
Swim
Blue Ledges Area
Indian Lake, New York
36.0 miles NWSwim near Indian Lake, New York
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Petersburg Area
Copake Falls, New York
44.0 miles SSwim near Copake Falls, New York
Swim
