In need of a cool down? If you're looking to relax somewhere other than the local public pool, try spending the day in the water at one of these lesser-known swimming spots in New York instead!

1. Nine Corner Lake - Fulton County

If you're looking to take on one of the Adirondack's lesser-known lakes, a trip to Nine Corner Lake is something you'll enjoy. A mile long hike from where you'll park off of Route 29A, you'll get to hike along a trail that follows a creek and even passes by waterfalls. Once you finally reach the lake within our beautiful forest you'll have crystal clear water and even a rope swimming at your disposal!

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2. Robert H. Treman State Park - Ithaca

Those of our residents who are lucky enough to live in or around Ithaca know that there are lots of great natural swimming spots in this area. At Robert H. Treman State Park you can explore trails that let you hike along gorgeous stone stair cases that wrap around breathtaking waterfalls while also being a great place to go camping once it's warm enough outside. The magical state park also features quite a few swimming spots, with the main pool being at the base of Enfield Falls.

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3. Split Rock Falls - Elizabethtown

Another exciting location to visit within the Adirondacks, Split Rock Falls takes you a bit more north up to Essex County. Just off of Route 9, the waterfall has two major drops with a gorgeous pool of water for you to cool off in at the base of the falls. Part of the Boquet River, this swimming spot lets you sneak away from it all for some one-on-one time with Mother Nature.

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4. Olcott Beach - Niagara Falls

The perfect town to visit if you're looking to take a family-friendly summer getaway, Olcott rests right on the shores of Lake Ontario. When you're doing strolling through the charming shopping village and Carousel Park, you can go for a swim in one of the Great Lakes at Olcott Beach.

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5. Green Lakes State Park - Onondaga County

Less than 20-minutes outside of Syracuse is one of New York's most unique and beautiful state parks. With lots to explore here, you'll want to make sure that you don't miss out on the wonderful beach that sits on the shores of Green Lake.

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6. Shelving Rock Falls - Washington County

A secluded spot that gives you two different options for swimming, Shelving Rock Falls is an adventure to be taken. Enjoy a 0.4-mile long hike to the waterfall from the trailhead and you'll quickly hear the enchanting roar of this roughly 60-foot waterfall. If you find that there are too many people hanging out around the waterfall, continue hiking and you'll eventually reach the shores of Lake George at Log Bay. A popular spot for people to bring their boats, from here you'll have even have a view of The Sagamore from across the lake.

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7. Hither Hills State Park - Montauk

Ready to enjoy the soft white sand that this one Long Island beach has to offer? Taking out to Montauk where you're away from the rest of New York, this public beach covers two-miles of shoreline. With a never-ending view of the ocean, the state park is also a popular destination for waterfront camping for when you're not ready to go home just yet.

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8. Buttermilk Falls State Park - Ithaca

Just over a 10-minute car ride from Robert H. Treman State Park, Buttermilk Falls is another state park of Ithaca that you'll want to visit. The main attraction of this particular park is the beautiful waterfall that cascades down along Buttermilk Creek. Equipped with a diving board and lifeguard, this local spot is beautiful to visit if you're also interested in doing some easy hiking as well.

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9. Kaaterskill Falls - Greene County

A spot that's not to be suggested without caution, it's around this time of year that we start to see more accidents happen at Kaaterskill Falls. With guests often making the mistake of getting too close to the edge while exploring this waterfall, the several swimming spots that you'll find here are great to enjoy as long as you're cautious. Once it starts to get warm you'll find explorers cooling off in the water all along Kaaterskill Creek and at both the top and second tiers of the waterfall. A gorgeous location that's easy to find, the size of this New York waterfall will leave you in awe.

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10. Peekamoose Blue Hole - Ulster County

A destination that's become a hot topic over the last handful of years, you might have difficulty enjoying this unique blue hole of New York. With out-of-town visitors frequently leaving trash and overcrowding this swimming spot, it's now become a location that's heavily patrolled by local law enforcement. If you are lucky enough to cool off on this ice-cold mountain water, you'll be able to experience clear blue water that's unlike anything you've ever seen in our state.

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