Swim in the Buck River
Distance
0.3 Miles
Elevation Gain
250 Feet
Activities
Swimming, Hiking
Skill
Beginner
Season
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Type
Out-and-Back
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This unique swimming hole is in Sandisfield, Massachusetts in the Buck River.
his swimming hole is 7 feet deep. At the top of the swimming hole is a 12-foot waterfall with slide down. There is developed camping on the NY side in Copake Falls NY - Taconic State Park. You can also swim in a water-filled quarry: there is a roped off area, complete with a diving platforms and lifeguard (and a $6 day-use fee).
Photos: Bex and Bureau of Land Management
Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations.
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