About this spot
This unofficial jump spot sits inside Bear Mountain State Park near Fort Montgomery, a few minutes from the Bear Mountain Bridge. From the bridge-area roundabout, follow signs toward West Point/Newburgh, cross the river, turn left on Firefighter Memorial Drive then left on McCoy Road, where roadside parking fits about 4 cars. A short (under 5-minute) unmarked trail leads to a rock face with reported ledges from about 6 up to 70 feet. Depth and hazards below each ledge aren't documented by any official source — verify from the water before jumping. This sits on state park land where cliff-jumping is not an officially sanctioned activity; there's no lifeguard, signage, or facilities on site.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.