Spire Falls
Queensbury, New York
| Address: | Spier Falls, Lake Luzerne, NY 12822, USA |
| GPS: |
43°14'5.3"N 73°45'24.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New York |
Swim
Spire Falls is a swimming hole near Moreau State Park on the Hudson River. Created by Spire Falls Dam and surrounded by forest, this hidden swimming hole is a gem to enjoy.
Spire Falls Dam creates a small lake on the Hudson River flanked by rocky shores. The rocky shores create the perfect place for sunbathing and for entering the water to swim. The dam also calms the current, allowing for water calm enough to enjoy a leisurely swim.
Though there are often other swimmers here, Spire Falls is an unofficial swimming hole, and swimming is done at your own risk. Because of its unofficial nature, bathing suits are considered optional at Spire Falls and are often not worn by swimmers or sunbathers.
Fishing is allowed at Spire Falls Dam.
The parking area is a small pull off and can be found on the left hand side of Route 24 south of the dam. Swimmers can cross the road and follow a small path down to the water.
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Queensbury, New York
- Head southwest on Birdsall Rd toward Marley Way (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Round Pond Rd (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto US-9 N (1.0 mi)
- Turn left onto County Rte 23 (0.2 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto I-87 S (9.0 mi)
- Take exit 17S for US-9 S toward Moreau State Pk (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto US-9 S (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Old Saratoga Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Mountain Rd (0.9 mi)
- Merge onto Spier Falls Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Spier Falls Rd (3.1 mi)
- Turn right (0.2 mi)
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