Pat McGee Trail - Salamanca Trailhead Parking
Hiking area
5 (1)
4037 Center Street Ext, Salamanca, NY 14779
Historical Urban Creek Approach With Unresolved Bathing AccessNY
Salamanca
By Hidden Swimming Holes Team · Record updated
Background: generated illustration, not a photograph of this location.
Check the old West State Street creek approach without inventing parking. Allegany's Red House beach is a separate managed summer option, not the same hole.
Swimming permission unconfirmed
Use only lawful bank access; do not jump from bridges or enter private land. At the separate state-park beach, swim only when the designated area and guard operation permit it.
Water type
Historical Urban Creek Approach With Unresolved Bathing Access
Swimming status
Swimming unconfirmed
Fee
No Little Valley Creek admission or free-public-entry status established. Red House lists a $7 vehicle-use fee during specified collection periods; confirm future rates.
Best season
No Little Valley Creek swimming season established. Red House's displayed 2026 swimming schedule was June 20 through September 7, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m
Nearby towns
Warren (Pa), Jamestown (Ny), Salamanca (Ny)
Water body
Little Valley Creek At The Historical West State Street Bridge
Status summarizes our reviewed record, not today's opening or safety. Check current rules, swimming boundaries and notices before visiting.
Location
Map & Directions
Nearby towns
Warren (Pa), Jamestown (Ny), Salamanca (Ny)
Access location not verified
SALAMANCA (NY), NY
Approximate location based on the nearest town. Confirm the exact spot and access before you go.
Sources & checks
This is a desk-researched listing. A record update or map check does not confirm current swimming permission or water conditions.
- Swimming rules
- Current swimming permission has not been independently confirmed for this listing. Check with the land manager before entering the water.
- Access location not verified
- The recorded location has no completed source check. Confirm the entrance, legal access, and parking before travelling.
- Record updated
- · This is a data update, not a field visit.
About the archived record
Historical directions are retained separately; use current manager instructions for travel.
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Salamanca Little Valley Creek
The preserved account places the old swimming report beneath a West State Street bridge over Little Valley Creek and explicitly does not know where to park. No current public bathing route or lawful parking was established. Salamanca's community center and Allegany State Park are different destinations.
The missing parking is not solved by an old turn
The original account admits it does not know where visitors can park. That uncertainty cannot be replaced with a confident instruction to descend under the bridge. Resolve the actual owner and lawful entry before travelling for a creek swim.
Red House is a named managed alternative
Allegany State Park confirms a sandy Red House Lake beach and a summer swimming schedule. Its published 2026 season ended September 7; year-round park access and later camping dates do not extend beach swimming.
Keep Salamanca's other facilities distinct
The saved Seneca Allegany Community Center record is not the Little Valley Creek bridge. Its address, services and photographs must not represent the old hole. The same separation applies to Red House's showers, camping and vehicle fees.
Plan with the named source
Getting There
Obtain current lawful parking and owner-approved bank access for the precise Little Valley Creek location before visiting. Do not descend beneath the bridge based on the archive. Use Allegany State Park's own directions for its separate Red House beach.
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Access Notes
Obtain current lawful parking and owner-approved bank access for the precise Little Valley Creek location before visiting. Do not descend beneath the bridge based on the archive. Use Allegany State Park's own directions for its separate Red House beach.
Plan Your Visit
Parking & Access
Confirm the entrance, parking arrangements, and legal access with the land manager. A map pin does not establish a public right of access. Follow posted routes and never block gates or driveways.
Regulations & Fees
Use only lawful bank access; do not jump from bridges or enter private land. At the separate state-park beach, swim only when the designated area and guard operation permit it. Public park access does not necessarily include permission to swim. Respect private property and posted restrictions.
Seasonality & Flow
Water conditions can change quickly. This listing does not provide a current safety or water-quality assessment. Check official alerts and avoid entering water when conditions or permission are uncertain.
Nearby Facilities
Nearby places from saved public map data, not necessarily facilities at the swimming spot. Confirm access, hours, fees, and amenities with the operator before you drive.
Map data retrieved 2026-06-15
Salamanca Trail
Hiking area
3.7 (3)
35 Mill St, Salamanca, NY 14779
Rock City State Forest
Nature preserve
4.8 (309)
29 Pine St, Salamanca, NY 14779
Picnic tables
Audubon Community Nature Center
Park
4.8 (436)
1600 Riverside Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701
Gender-neutral restroomPicnic tablesPublic restroom
Jellystone Park™ Chautauqua County
Campground
4.5 (229)
299 Kiantone Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701
Park and Ride
Free parking lot
4.3 (23)
2870-2874 N Main Street Ext, Jamestown, NY 14701
Downtown Parking
Parking garage
3.7 (3)
115 E 3rd St, Jamestown, NY 14701
Parking Lot
Parking lot
4 (2)
1 W 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701
Frequently Asked Questions About Salamanca
Where does the historical Salamanca report point?
It describes Little Valley Creek beneath a West State Street bridge. It does not establish current public bank access.
Where is verified parking for that creek entry?
No current lawful parking arrangement was established. The archive itself says parking was unknown.
Is the community center the same swimming destination?
No. The Seneca Allegany Community Center is a different facility and cannot establish the bridge's access or amenities.
Is there a managed beach alternative nearby?
Allegany State Park's Red House area has a genuine seasonal sandy beach. Use its own current directions and swim schedule, not the creek bridge route.
Does Red House camping extend the swimming season?
No. Camping and swimming have separate operating periods. The displayed 2026 swimming season ended September 7.
Can we jump from the West State Street bridge?
No permission or surveyed depth is established. Do not jump, dive or use an improvised bridge-bank descent.
Location & Area Map
Safety Information
Important Safety Tips
- Avoid jumping, diving, natural slides and high or rising flow
- A recreation listing or clear appearance is not a water-quality or depth guarantee
Photography Guide
Photo Opportunities
Photograph only from currently lawful viewpoints; no exact water-entry photograph is approved here.
Conservation & Ethics
Protect This Place
Follow current manager routes and fire restrictions, respect private parcels and pack out waste.
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At a Glance
Best Time to Visit
No Little Valley Creek swimming season established. Red House's displayed 2026 swimming schedule was June 20 through September 7, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; park and camping seasons are different.
Difficulty Level
Use current named entrance and route information. No general family-safe depth, easy creek descent or surveyed accessible water entry is asserted.
Fee
No Little Valley Creek admission or free-public-entry status established. Red House lists a $7 vehicle-use fee during specified collection periods; confirm future rates.
Facilities
No creekside guard, restroom or changing facilities confirmed. Red House's sandy beach, showers and park facilities belong to Allegany State Park, not the bridge.
Activities
Land-based or separately named managed recreation as described; exact historical bathing access unresolved or restricted.
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Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
Camping Information
No bridge-bank camping permission established. Red House camping requires a reservation and does not authorize a different creek entry.
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Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
- Do not swim where swimming is prohibited, unsafe, or not clearly allowed.
- Follow posted signs, local regulations, closures, and private-property boundaries.
- Assess conditions on site. Water flow, depth, temperature, and underwater hazards change quickly.
- Never jump or dive without personally confirming depth and underwater obstacles.
- Swim with a buddy and consider flotation for weak or non-swimmers.
- Pack out all trash; respect wildlife and fragile environments.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
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Joshua Havens
Founder & Editor, Hidden Swimming Holes
Joshua Havens created Hidden Swimming Holes to make it easier for people to find — and safely visit — natural freshwater swimming destinations across the United States. He researches access conditions, water quality resources, and land management rules so you don't have to start from scratch. He holds a strong belief that good outdoor recreation information should be accurate, honest about its limitations, and freely available.
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