Rattlesnake Gulf - Swim near Utica-Rome, NY, New York
Utica-Rome,New York
42.8702, -76.1774

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This is now private property with No Trespassing posted.

46.8 miles SW of Utica-Rome, NY, New York
State: New York

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This is about a 2 mile round trip hike to 25 foot waterfall which splits and has swimming hole at bottom of right hand channel. The hike is made difficult because of downed trees, slippery places, loose rocks and holes along the way. Landslides are common here. Access to Rattlesnake Gulf on one side is via property leased by Adams Eden Camp, which is a privately-owned camp but is open to the public. The other side of Rattlesnake Gulf is private property and is posted no trespassing - so please stay off. A small fee is charged by Adams Eden Camp for day use (pay $4.00 for day use and register when you enter) and camping and other lodging is available for a fee also. Adams Eden Camp suggests you take a life guard if you go up here to swim. Adams Eden Camp web site .

We received this email in 2012: "Regarding Rattlesnake Gulf, near LaFayette/ Tully in New York State...we just visited this place today (8/27/12) and what a change from when we last visited (5/1/12 or so)! In periods of low water/ drought, this creek is completely unswimmable, with water only about 3 feet deep in the creek's deepest parts. Also it appears landslides have changed the course of the creek as well as water quality; the water is very murky and mosquito-infested!" Seems like a seasonal place.Courtesy of swimmingholes.org

Fees: Yes, small day use fee

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

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Jimbo

8/17/18 10:42 am
*Discovered this page while searching for Hall Island State Forest. Thanks for providing useful access information. 8/17/18 Rattlesnake Gulf is now officially closed to the public in terms of self-guided hiking. New ownership (as of about one year) http://mercymountainny.com. Top bar on webpage clearly states "Day hiking is CLOSED. To schedule a group hike or a guided Falls Creek hike, visit the Contact Us page. Thanks for NOT TRESPASSING and staying safe! Special request? Contact us." As a member of property's ropes/challenge course operator "Team Adventure," I have been informed of police on property to escort/arrest people parking and attempting to access property w/o consent. The family-operated business is more than happy to schedule guided outings and special requests, provided contact via w/website contact directives are followed. Jimbo Talbot facilitator, Team Adventure owner/operator, DrumQuest
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