Split Rock Falls
Waterfall
4.8 (125)
Elizabethtown, NY 12964
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Multi-Destination Regional Record With One Confirmed Dec Campground BeachNY
Split Rock Falls Swimming Holes In The Adirondacks
By Hidden Swimming Holes Team · Record updated
Background: generated illustration, not a photograph of this location.
Choose Lincoln Pond's designated beach and distinguish Chapel Pond, Boquet crossings and Roaring Brook hikes. Old jump heights and submerged-rock claims are withdrawn.
Swimming restriction
At Lincoln Pond swim from the designated beach within current restrictions; DEC's half-hour-before-sunset to half-hour-after-sunrise prohibition applies. Do not jump, dive under rocks, climb waterfalls or treat fishing access as bathing permission.
Water type
Multi-Destination Regional Record With One Confirmed Dec Campground Beach
Access
Informal
Fee
Lincoln Pond lists $18 per camping night plus $5 for out-of-state residents. Confirm day-use charges separately. DEC Giant Mountain land recreation is free, not an operating beach admission.
Best season
Lincoln Pond's displayed campground season is May 15 through September 7. Confirm current designated-beach operation. Wilderness trails and pond access have different seasons and restrictions
Nearby towns
Wetherbee, Underwood, Elizabethtown
Water body
Boquet River Corridor, Lincoln Pond And Chapel Pond
Location
Map & Directions
Nearby towns
Wetherbee, Underwood, Elizabethtown
Access location not verified
ELIZABETHTOWN, 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.
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Split Rock and Boquet Region
This regional archive mixes Lincoln Pond's genuine campground beach with Boquet fishing or bridge approaches, Chapel Pond and Roaring Brook Falls. Their permission and services differ. The old jump heights, underwater-rock route and cliff-climbing advice are not safe or current visitor instructions.
Lincoln Pond is the confirmed campground beach
DEC identifies a maintained bathing beach at 4363 Lincoln Pond Road, with picnic and shower facilities. Its current page says swimming is unsupervised by lifeguards and directs swimmers to the designated beach. The older campground PDF's guard wording does not replace that current operating model.
Keep Chapel Pond and Roaring Brook visits distinct
DEC identifies Chapel Pond parking along Route 73 and a separate Roaring Brook Falls trailhead. It places the top of Roaring Brook Falls along a hiking route, not a maintained bathing or waterfall-climbing entrance. Those land-access facts do not certify a pool or a safe scramble.
Retire the old bridge jumps and submerged-rock challenge
The archive includes conflicting approximate coordinates, claimed high jumps and an invitation to dive under a rock at Shoe Box Falls. None is retained as live advice. Boquet fishing and trail parking does not survey underwater obstacles or establish public bathing permission at every bank. Choose an authorized beach if the exact entry cannot be resolved.
Plan with the named source
Getting There
For the confirmed managed beach, use Lincoln Pond Campground at 4363 Lincoln Pond Road, Elizabethtown. Use DEC's separate Route 73 parking and trail guidance for Chapel Pond, Boquet and Roaring Brook land visits; parking coordinates are not water-entry pins.
Quick Navigation
Access Notes
For the confirmed managed beach, use Lincoln Pond Campground at 4363 Lincoln Pond Road, Elizabethtown. Use DEC's separate Route 73 parking and trail guidance for Chapel Pond, Boquet and Roaring Brook land visits; parking coordinates are not water-entry pins.
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
At Lincoln Pond swim from the designated beach within current restrictions; DEC's half-hour-before-sunset to half-hour-after-sunrise prohibition applies. Do not jump, dive under rocks, climb waterfalls or treat fishing access as bathing permission. 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.
What to Bring
Bring sturdy water shoes to protect your feet on rocks and slippery surfaces. A waterproof dry bag keeps your phone, keys, and valuables safe. Pack a quick-dry towel, sun protection, and drinking water - never drink from the natural water source.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Split Rock Falls Swimming Holes In The Adirondacks
Which regional stop has a confirmed maintained beach?
Lincoln Pond Campground and Day Use Area has a DEC-maintained bathing beach at 4363 Lincoln Pond Road, Elizabethtown.
Are lifeguards currently promised at Lincoln Pond?
No. DEC's current page says campground swimming is unsupervised by lifeguards, although beaches are maintained and patrolled by campground staff.
Can a fishing sign identify a public swim entrance?
Not automatically. Fishing or trail access has its own scope and does not establish bathing permission or a surveyed safe pool.
Is Chapel Pond parking a water-entry coordinate?
No. DEC's Route 73 parking location identifies land access, not a precise accessible or safe bathing entrance.
Can we use the old Boquet jumps or dive under the Shoe Box rock?
No permission or underwater-clearance assessment is established. The historical jumping and submerged-rock advice is withdrawn.
Does a Lincoln Pond camping booking cover every regional shore?
No. Its camping, beach and facilities belong to that campground. Other ponds, river banks and primitive camps follow their own current access rules.
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
Cultural & Historical Context
Historical Background
Historical directions are retained separately; use current manager instructions for travel.
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
Lincoln Pond's displayed campground season is May 15 through September 7. Confirm current designated-beach operation. Wilderness trails and pond access have different seasons and restrictions; no low-water or warm-pool guarantee is made.
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
Lincoln Pond lists $18 per camping night plus $5 for out-of-state residents. Confirm day-use charges separately. DEC Giant Mountain land recreation is free, not an operating beach admission.
Facilities
Lincoln Pond has a bathing beach, picnic area, hot showers and an accessible beach shower building. Its beach is unsupervised by lifeguards. Wilderness pull-offs and falls do not inherit those services.
Activities
Swimming only at the specifically named authorized destination during actual operation; regional creek and shoreline entries have separate access limits.
Phone
518-942-5292 (Lincoln Pond)
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
Reserve Lincoln Pond camping separately. Other primitive sites must meet the exact DEC area rules; the archive's two sites do not establish unrestricted bridge-bank camping.
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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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