About this spot
Dog Team Falls is a small drop — roughly 6 to 8 feet — where the New Haven River spills over a wide, sheer ledge in New Haven, Vermont, just off Route 7 near the site of the former Dog Team Tavern. Roadside pull-offs provide easy access to the pool below, and it's a well-known local swimming hole documented across multiple travel guides, swim-hole directories, and visitor video. The ledge and shallow shelf rock make footing the hazard that matters — algae-slicked stone and variable depth after rain have caused slips, so wade in rather than diving blind. Best May through October, when flow is moderate and water has warmed. Access is free, legal, and unsupervised, with no 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.