With so many beautiful bodies of water right at our fingertips as residents of New York, it’s not difficult to find a place to go swimming once the heat goes into full swing for the season. The one issue we will run into though is finding a beach that won’t be insanely crowded to the point where it could possibly ruin the entire relaxing adventure we had envisioned for the day. Giving you a handful of lesser-known gems and remote locations, this road trip to the best hidden beaches in New York provides you with great alternatives to the more popular swimming destinations you may be used to visiting!
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- Long Lake Town Beach - Hamilton County
Long Lake/Facebook One of our favorite reasons to head up to the town of Long Lake during this time of year, Long Lake Town Beach in Hamilton County is a great way to kick off this road trip to the best hidden beaches in New York. A town we like to consider one of our best kept secrets, not every beach up north in the Adirondacks offers what this one can. From the public beach, you can swim out to the dock where you’ll find rope swings, slides, and a trampoline to make your day in the sun all the more exciting. To find out more information about swimming at this beach, visit the website.
Address: 1258 Main Street, Long Lake, NY, 12847 1258 Main St, Long Lake, NY 12847, USA
- Schroon Lake Town Beach - Essex County
Marie D./Yelp Next, you’ll drive an hour east of Long Lake, hitting the small town of Schroon. One of many scenic towns you’ll find in Essex County, this beautiful spot offers gorgeous views of our Adirondack Mountains while you swim. Perhaps one of the best secret beaches in New York, Schroon Lake Town Beach is a favorite spot for families to visit, with lifeguards on duty and a roped-in area for you to enjoy. To find out more information about this beach, visit the website.
Address: Dock Street, Schroon Lake, NY, 12870 Schroon Lake Beach, Dock St, Schroon Lake, NY 12870, USA
- Rogers Memorial Park - Bolton Landing
cawilks2011/TripAdvisor After enjoying all that Schroon Lake has to offer, you can next head a half-hour south to Warren County! If you’re interested in enjoying a beach along the shores of Lake George that won’t be quite as populated as other well-known spots in Lake George’s Village like Million Dollar Beach or Shepard Park, this is the spot for you. Roughly 15 minutes north of the popular village, Rogers Memorial Park is tucked away within the town of Bolton Landing and offers equally amazing views of the lake and surrounding mountains. To find out more information about visiting this beach, head to the website.
Address: Rogers Memorial Park Road, Bolton, NY, 12814 Rogers Memorial Park Road, Rogers Memorial Park Rd, Bolton, NY 12814, USA
- Moreau Lake State Park - Gansevoort
Moreau Lake State Park/Facebook Once you’re finished soaking in the views of beautiful Lake George, you’ll head another half-hour south until you reach Saratoga County. Bringing you into the southern Adirondacks, Moreau Lake State Park is not only a great place to camp but features a sizable beach that’s great on any hot summer day. At the top of the Moreau Lake State Park Beach in New York, you’ll find bathrooms and a concession stand where you can grab snacks and even rent kayaks to get out on the water! To find out more information about swimming at this beach, one of the best hidden beaches in New York, visit the website.
Address: 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort, NY, 12831 Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831, USA
- Moffitt Beach - Lake Pleasant
The Mohawk Valley Through the Lens/Facebook After enjoying some shorter drives and distances between these stunning bodies of water, you’ll take an hour and a half drive back up north until you reach one of our favorite campgrounds. Surrounding you with the beautiful forests of the Adirondacks, the majority of the campsites at Moffitt Beach Campground are right on the water. At Moffitt Beach in Lake Pleasant, you can experience what it’s like to be at a more secluded swimming spot up north, a trip you won’t regret taking! To find out more information about this beach and camping, visit the website. You’ll love that this is one of the most secluded New York beaches to visit.
Address: 217 Page Street, Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108 Moffit Beach, Lake Pleasant, NY 12164, USA
- Blue Mountain Lake Public Beach - Hamilton County
tweefle/TripAdvisor Last but not least, you’ll drive for another 45 minutes up north, bringing you almost completely full circle and putting you just 15 minutes away from the very first stop on this trip. If you’ve yet to get a view of Blue Mountain Lake — whether from above, while you’re hiking, or simply driving by — you’ll be pleased to end your trip in this town. A beautiful gem of the Adirondacks, Blue Mountain Lake Public Beach in Hamilton County is one of the highest elevated public New York beaches to visit in the region! To find out more information about swimming at this beach, visit the website.
Address: 3464 NY-28, Blue Mountain Lake, NY, 12812 Blue Mountain Lake Beach, 3464 NY-28, Indian Lake, NY 12812, USA
Does anyone else already have one foot out the door with their bathing suit on? Tell us how many of the best hidden beaches in New York you’ve already visited! If you’re wondering what other mapped-out adventures you should take, look at these 11 Unforgettable Road Trips In New York To Take Before You Die!
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Long Lake/Facebook
One of our favorite reasons to head up to the town of Long Lake during this time of year, Long Lake Town Beach in Hamilton County is a great way to kick off this road trip to the best hidden beaches in New York. A town we like to consider one of our best kept secrets, not every beach up north in the Adirondacks offers what this one can. From the public beach, you can swim out to the dock where you’ll find rope swings, slides, and a trampoline to make your day in the sun all the more exciting. To find out more information about swimming at this beach, visit the website.
Address: 1258 Main Street, Long Lake, NY, 12847
1258 Main St, Long Lake, NY 12847, USA
Marie D./Yelp
Next, you’ll drive an hour east of Long Lake, hitting the small town of Schroon. One of many scenic towns you’ll find in Essex County, this beautiful spot offers gorgeous views of our Adirondack Mountains while you swim. Perhaps one of the best secret beaches in New York, Schroon Lake Town Beach is a favorite spot for families to visit, with lifeguards on duty and a roped-in area for you to enjoy. To find out more information about this beach, visit the website.
Address: Dock Street, Schroon Lake, NY, 12870
Schroon Lake Beach, Dock St, Schroon Lake, NY 12870, USA
cawilks2011/TripAdvisor
After enjoying all that Schroon Lake has to offer, you can next head a half-hour south to Warren County! If you’re interested in enjoying a beach along the shores of Lake George that won’t be quite as populated as other well-known spots in Lake George’s Village like Million Dollar Beach or Shepard Park, this is the spot for you. Roughly 15 minutes north of the popular village, Rogers Memorial Park is tucked away within the town of Bolton Landing and offers equally amazing views of the lake and surrounding mountains. To find out more information about visiting this beach, head to the website.
Address: Rogers Memorial Park Road, Bolton, NY, 12814
Rogers Memorial Park Road, Rogers Memorial Park Rd, Bolton, NY 12814, USA
Moreau Lake State Park/Facebook
Once you’re finished soaking in the views of beautiful Lake George, you’ll head another half-hour south until you reach Saratoga County. Bringing you into the southern Adirondacks, Moreau Lake State Park is not only a great place to camp but features a sizable beach that’s great on any hot summer day. At the top of the Moreau Lake State Park Beach in New York, you’ll find bathrooms and a concession stand where you can grab snacks and even rent kayaks to get out on the water! To find out more information about swimming at this beach, one of the best hidden beaches in New York, visit the website.
Address: 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort, NY, 12831
Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831, USA
The Mohawk Valley Through the Lens/Facebook
After enjoying some shorter drives and distances between these stunning bodies of water, you’ll take an hour and a half drive back up north until you reach one of our favorite campgrounds. Surrounding you with the beautiful forests of the Adirondacks, the majority of the campsites at Moffitt Beach Campground are right on the water. At Moffitt Beach in Lake Pleasant, you can experience what it’s like to be at a more secluded swimming spot up north, a trip you won’t regret taking! To find out more information about this beach and camping, visit the website. You’ll love that this is one of the most secluded New York beaches to visit.
Address: 217 Page Street, Lake Pleasant, NY, 12108
Moffit Beach, Lake Pleasant, NY 12164, USA
tweefle/TripAdvisor
Last but not least, you’ll drive for another 45 minutes up north, bringing you almost completely full circle and putting you just 15 minutes away from the very first stop on this trip. If you’ve yet to get a view of Blue Mountain Lake — whether from above, while you’re hiking, or simply driving by — you’ll be pleased to end your trip in this town. A beautiful gem of the Adirondacks, Blue Mountain Lake Public Beach in Hamilton County is one of the highest elevated public New York beaches to visit in the region! To find out more information about swimming at this beach, visit the website.
Address: 3464 NY-28, Blue Mountain Lake, NY, 12812
Blue Mountain Lake Beach, 3464 NY-28, Indian Lake, NY 12812, USA
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Best Beaches In New York August 02, 2019 Beth Price-Williams What are the prettiest beaches in New York? New York beaches earn distinction as some of the most beautiful in the country. If you love crystal clear water and soft sand, you’ll definitely want to spend a day at Green Lakes Beach in Fayetteville. Sodus Point Beach in New York, on the other hand, boasts a beautiful wooden pier and a lighthouse in addition to a sandy beach that leads into the water. Other gorgeous beaches in New York include Beaver Island State Park Beach in Grand Island and Southwick Beach in Woodville. What are the best beach towns in New York? Plan a visit to Plattsburgh, a hidden beach town in New York that promises so much for the whole family. Drink in gorgeous views of the Green Mountains of Vermont as you sunbathe on the soft sand of Plattsburgh City Beach. You’ll also find beaches at Cumberland Bay State Park and Point Au Roche State Park. The town itself features a plethora of charming restaurants. If you’re planning a day trip or a weekend getaway, you’ll also want to check out such New York beach towns as Sodus Point, Sylvan Beach, and Sackets Harbor. What beaches have the clearest water in New York? Green Lakes Beach in Fayetteville earns props for having the clearest water in New York. It’s so clear, in fact, that you can see the fish swimming around below the surface. The clear water is perfect for swimming and for kayaking. (You must, however, rent a clear kayak from the state park to go out on the water.) For more clear water, plan a trip to Skaneateles Lake, the fourth largest of the Finger Lakes. Stop by one of the waterfront parks that offer swimming access to the crystal clear lake.
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Best Beaches In New York
August 02, 2019
Beth Price-Williams
What are the prettiest beaches in New York? New York beaches earn distinction as some of the most beautiful in the country. If you love crystal clear water and soft sand, you’ll definitely want to spend a day at Green Lakes Beach in Fayetteville. Sodus Point Beach in New York, on the other hand, boasts a beautiful wooden pier and a lighthouse in addition to a sandy beach that leads into the water. Other gorgeous beaches in New York include Beaver Island State Park Beach in Grand Island and Southwick Beach in Woodville. What are the best beach towns in New York? Plan a visit to Plattsburgh, a hidden beach town in New York that promises so much for the whole family. Drink in gorgeous views of the Green Mountains of Vermont as you sunbathe on the soft sand of Plattsburgh City Beach. You’ll also find beaches at Cumberland Bay State Park and Point Au Roche State Park. The town itself features a plethora of charming restaurants. If you’re planning a day trip or a weekend getaway, you’ll also want to check out such New York beach towns as Sodus Point, Sylvan Beach, and Sackets Harbor. What beaches have the clearest water in New York? Green Lakes Beach in Fayetteville earns props for having the clearest water in New York. It’s so clear, in fact, that you can see the fish swimming around below the surface. The clear water is perfect for swimming and for kayaking. (You must, however, rent a clear kayak from the state park to go out on the water.) For more clear water, plan a trip to Skaneateles Lake, the fourth largest of the Finger Lakes. Stop by one of the waterfront parks that offer swimming access to the crystal clear lake.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
New York beaches earn distinction as some of the most beautiful in the country. If you love crystal clear water and soft sand, you’ll definitely want to spend a day at Green Lakes Beach in Fayetteville. Sodus Point Beach in New York, on the other hand, boasts a beautiful wooden pier and a lighthouse in addition to a sandy beach that leads into the water.
Other gorgeous beaches in New York include Beaver Island State Park Beach in Grand Island and Southwick Beach in Woodville.
What are the best beach towns in New York?
Plan a visit to Plattsburgh, a hidden beach town in New York that promises so much for the whole family. Drink in gorgeous views of the Green Mountains of Vermont as you sunbathe on the soft sand of Plattsburgh City Beach. You’ll also find beaches at Cumberland Bay State Park and Point Au Roche State Park. The town itself features a plethora of charming restaurants.
If you’re planning a day trip or a weekend getaway, you’ll also want to check out such New York beach towns as Sodus Point, Sylvan Beach, and Sackets Harbor.
What beaches have the clearest water in New York?
Green Lakes Beach in Fayetteville earns props for having the clearest water in New York. It’s so clear, in fact, that you can see the fish swimming around below the surface. The clear water is perfect for swimming and for kayaking. (You must, however, rent a clear kayak from the state park to go out on the water.)
For more clear water, plan a trip to Skaneateles Lake, the fourth largest of the Finger Lakes. Stop by one of the waterfront parks that offer swimming access to the crystal clear lake.
