8 Free Swimming Holes near Fair Haven Beach
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Fair Haven Beach near Fair Haven City, Zip, or Address
Skaneateles
Skaneateles, New York
30.7 miles SESwim near Skaneateles, New York
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Sandy Island Beach State Park
Pulaski
32.1 miles NEA guarded 1,500-foot sand beach on Lake Ontario's eastern shore near Pulaski, New York, backed by restored freshwater dunes. Lifeguards in summer; $7 vehicle entrance fee.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Lakeview Wma
Saugerties, New York
37.8 miles NEAbout five miles of undeveloped Lake Ontario sand beach extending south from Southwick Beach State Park — clothing-optional and traditionally nude near the southern end.
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Salmon River Falls
Salamanca, New York
40.4 miles ESwim near Salamanca, New York
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Rattlesnake Gulf
Utica-Rome, NY, New York
42.1 miles SECLOSED. This is now private property with No Trespassing posted. A 2-mile round-trip hike to a 25-foot waterfall with a swimming hole at the base — expect downed trees, slippery rocks, and a small day-use fee at this seasonal Upstate New York spot.
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Green Lake Beach
Fayetteville
42.1 miles SEThe lifeguarded sand beach at the north end of Green Lake, a meromictic lake near Fayetteville whose calcite whiting events turn the water a milky turquoise. It is the only legal place to swim in Green Lakes State Park, and the vehicle fee is $10 in seaso
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Kershaw Swimming Beach
Canandaigua
43.3 miles SWFree, lifeguarded city beach on the north shore of Canandaigua Lake at Kershaw Park, open daily in summer (May 24 to Aug 21 in 2026). Swimming only in the marked area with guards on duty.
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Fillmore Glen State Park
Moravia, New York
47.1 miles SA charming dam-formed swimming area at Fillmore Glen State Park near Moravia, New York — 6-to-7 feet deep with lifeguards, a jumping spot (no diving), grassy sunning area, and stairs to the water. $7 per car, or walk in free.
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