Summer Cool Down: Swimming at Deep Hole Nature Sanctuary
Swimming at Deep Hole Nature Sanctuary 🏊 Accord, NY ~1.5 hrs from NYC
Come cool off with the Ladies Open Air Society at one of the Hudson Valley's most beloved swimming holes. Deep Hole is a spring fed pool on the Peters Kill in Accord, carved out over centuries into a wide, cool, clear basin about 8 feet deep.
This is a community run sanctuary, not a state park. It's privately owned and kept open to the public entirely by a small volunteer nonprofit, Deep Hole Nature Sanctuary. Please treat it with love and respect.
Getting There
Deep Hole is located in Accord, NY Carpool from NYC is strongly encouraged, parking is limited and the road is narrow. We will pair up carpoolers 24~ish hours in advance of the hike.
What to Bring
🧴 Reef-safe / mineral sunscreen only (no chemical sunscreen, it harms the creek ecosystem)
🩱 Swimsuit + towel + Plastic Bag for wet clothes
👟 Water shoes or sandals with grip -- rocks can be slippery!
🎒 Snacks and plenty of water
🗑️ Pack out everything you pack in!
Bathrooms
The woods
Suggest bringing wet wipes or TP in a ziplock bag
No trash. Pack-in-Pack-out...that means everything
After
As usual, drivers will decide with their group whether to grab a coffee or a snack somewhere before heading back into the city. Keep in mind if you have a dog with you to check if the cafe will accommodate.
Suggested Donation: $10
A portion of your donation goes directly to the Deep Hole Nature Sanctuary nonprofit to help keep this place open and clean for everyone. deepholekeepers.org/donate
Sanctuary Rules (please read)
🐾 No dogs — this is a firm rule at Deep Hole and will be enforced
🔥 No fires or grills
🎵 No loud music or speakers
🍺 No alcohol or large coolers
🚯 Leave no trace — pack out all trash including food scraps
🌿 Stay off the banks and vegetation — the ecosystem is fragile
💚 Be kind and respectful to other visitors and the stewards who volunteer here
This is a special place that almost closed. Let's keep it beautiful.
Weather policy We hike in light rain! We will only cancel in the case of dangerous conditions like severe wind, storms, or lightning. Keep an eye on for any updates closer to the date.