Cliff Diving & Jumping in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania cliff jumping revolves around old quarries, river gorges, and creek swimming holes. The Poconos and the Lehigh Valley hold flooded quarries with deep, clear water, while the western half of the state jumps the rivers — the Youghiogheny around Ohiopyle, the Slippery Rock Creek gorge at McConnells Mill, and the Ohio River country north of Pittsburgh. Around Philadelphia, the scene is smaller creek holes in the Wissahickon and the Delaware Water Gap upriver. Be aware: swimming and jumping are prohibited in many Pennsylvania state parks and enforced with fines, and quarry access is often private — so check signage and ownership before you commit. Water is warmest July through early September.
Airville1 spot
Albrightsville1 spot
Ashland1 spot
Bath1 spot
Bear Creek Township1 spot
Benton5 spots
Berwick1 spot
Blakeslee1 spot
Dingmans Ferry1 spot
Drumore1 spot
Dushore1 spot
East Stroudsburg2 spots
Easton1 spot
Forksville3 spots
Kennerdell1 spot
Lock Haven1 spot
Loganton1 spot
Monroeton1 spot
Mount Bethel1 spot
Perkasie1 spot
Pine Grove1 spot
Port Clinton1 spot
Rimersburg1 spot
Scranton2 spots
Sheffield1 spot
Shunk2 spots
Sweet Valley3 spots
Titusville1 spot
Trout Run1 spot
Weatherly3 spots
Westport1 spot
Cliff jumping in Pennsylvania — FAQ
Where can you cliff jump in Pennsylvania?
The best-known areas are the flooded quarries of the Poconos and Lehigh Valley, the Youghiogheny River around Ohiopyle, Slippery Rock Creek at McConnells Mill, and creek swimming holes toward the Delaware Water Gap. Many spots sit on private or state-park land, so access varies spot to spot.
Is cliff jumping legal in Pennsylvania?
Often no — Pennsylvania state parks broadly prohibit swimming and jumping outside designated areas, and rangers do write citations. Quarries are frequently private property. CliffScout flags known restrictions, but always check posted signs and ownership before jumping.
When is the best time for swimming holes in Pennsylvania?
July through early September, when creeks and quarries are warmest and flows settle down. Spring water is high and cold, and quarry water stays chilly below the surface layer even in summer.