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Peekamoose Blue Hole Cliff Diving

Sundown, New York, United States

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Height TBDJump Height

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VERIFY WATER CONDITIONS, ACCESS, DEPTH, AND EXITS BEFORE ENTERING*

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Peekamoose Blue Hole is a reported cliff / freshwater jump spot in Sundown, New York, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.

Sources emphasize permits, limited parking, frigid water, crowd pressure, slick rock, and the need to verify depth, current, and safe exits before anyone treats the ledges as usable. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.

Overview

Jumping at Peekamoose Blue Hole: At a Glance

Peekamoose Blue Hole is described as a clear Rondout Creek swimming hole in the Catskills where deep cold water, streambed rock, and popular diving platforms have made it one of the state's best-known summer plunge spots.

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Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Peekamoose Blue Hole

Water Depth

Depth is not verified by iCliffDive. Inspect from the water and never assume a reported swimming hole is deep enough for jumping.

Access

Use the permit system and designated parking for Peekamoose Blue Hole, and confirm current rules, crowd controls, and tow-away restrictions before visiting.

Approach

Approach details come from public source notes and should be checked against current trail conditions, closures, parking rules, and weather.

Hazards

Primary hazards include variable depth, current or river flow, slippery rock, submerged objects, crowding, limited exits, and posted restrictions.

Ledge Notes

Rock takeoffs can be slick, uneven, crowded, or restricted. Use only legal, stable, inspected takeoffs with a confirmed landing and exit.

Safety Notes

Sources emphasize permits, limited parking, frigid water, crowd pressure, slick rock, and the need to verify depth, current, and safe exits before anyone treats the ledges as usable.

Map location

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Peekamoose Blue Hole

Sundown, New York, United States

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Quick Facts

RegionNew York

LocationSundown area

Nearest AddressSee map

CoordinatesNot available

DirectionsGoogle Maps

Jump TypeCliff

Water TypeFreshwater

Jump HeightHeight TBD

Water DepthVerify onsite

Ledge ApproachVerify onsite

Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates

Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge

Confirm exits and swimming routes

Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards

Read posted signs and respect closures

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What to know about Cliff jumping at Peekamoose Blue Hole.

Peekamoose Blue Hole sits in Sundown, New York, United States and is described as a Rondout Creek blue-water swimming hole with rock platforms in Sundown Wild Forest. The saved sources provide enough location and usage context for a planning page, but the public copy should stay careful about what is known versus what still needs local verification. Conditions can change quickly at natural-water spots. Rain, flood release, seasonal flow, crowding, debris, algae, posted restrictions, and changing exits can make an older photo or video a poor guide for today's conditions. Before planning a jump, verify legal access, parking, current water level, landing depth, submerged hazards, footing, takeoff options, and a clean exit from the water. Walk away if depth, flow, visibility, rules, or exits cannot be checked directly.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Peekamoose Blue Hole.

Is Peekamoose Blue Hole safe for cliff jumping?+

No source can confirm current safety. Verify water depth, current, exits, rules, footing, and submerged hazards in person before entering.

How high is Peekamoose Blue Hole?+

The saved source trail does not provide a reliable current jump height. Treat takeoff heights as unknown until measured and checked locally.

What should I check before visiting Peekamoose Blue Hole?+

Check legal access, parking, weather, water level, landing depth, current, rock footing, submerged hazards, rescue options, and exit routes before entering.