Peekamoose Blue Hole
Peekamoose Blue Hole is a popular day-use swimming area in New York's Rondout Creek. Due to high visitor numbers, special regulations and a free permit system are in place, required daily from May 15 to September 15, limiting access to 50 permits for up to 5 people per permit.

📜 Popular day-use area in New York's Rondout Creek, part of NYC's drinking water supply.
🏞️ Formed by centuries of natural scouring, known for its deep swimming hole.

Why Go

🏊‍♀️ Refreshing swim in crystal-clear, frigid water
🌿 Explore natural beauty of Peekamoose Valley
🤸‍♀️ Enjoy rope swings and rock platforms for diving
🧺 Scenic picnic spots available

Why Avoid

🚫 Strict regulations: no fires, alcohol, glass, or loud audio devices
🐻 High bear activity, stay bear-aware
♿ Trail is not ADA accessible
🚗 Limited parking, no roadside parking
📵 No cell service
⚠️ No lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk

Tips

📝 Bring permit confirmation and photo ID
🐾 Pets allowed with rabies proof, must be attended
🗑️ Use provided portable restrooms

Cost

💰 Permits are free.

Hours

🕒 Daily, one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset. Permits required May 15 - September 15.

Parking

🅿️ Strictly limited to 60-car designated lot
🚫 No roadside parking, tow away zone
📏 No trailers or vehicles over 20 feet

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