Split Rock Hole

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Clove Rd, about 2 miles north from RT 299 intersection.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW PALTZNew York  United States

There is a sign that you may encounter nude bathers on a tree. You will know when you get there. Not a very deep swimming hole, but wading and sunning are nice here and bathing suits are said to be a personal choice but are NEVER worn (optional). Very confident. Verified. Updated 08/05/2013.

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Split Rock Hole

Clove Rd, about 2 miles north from RT 299 intersection.Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, New York United States

About Split Rock Hole

There is a sign that you may encounter nude bathers on a tree. You will know when you get there. Not a very deep swimming hole, but wading and sunning are nice here and bathing suits are said to be a personal choice but are NEVER worn (optional). Very confident. Verified. Updated 08/05/2013.

Split Rock Hole Directions

To get here from New Paltz, take RT 299 thru New Paltz, over a bridge and in about 6 miles from New Paltz come to the end of RT 299 at RT 44/55. Turn west (right) on RT 44/55 then go over the mountain on RT 44/55 then turn right at the 2nd road on the right after you go over the top of the mountain (Clove Rd., about 2 miles from RT 299 intersection.). Keep to the right on this dirt road, over bridges, until you get to the large, manned, parking area on the left. Pay $12 daily fee here and walk very short distance down path to swimming place.

If you walk across the bridge here at Split Rock, just past the bridge on the left there is a tree limb stairway. Go down and follow path for about 10 minute walk. Some trees are marked with yellow paint so it's easy to follow.