OwlBeDamned t1_jba0lgs wrote on March 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM

I'll be honest - even in the middle of August, a lot of that water is COLD. Also, I agree with some of the other comments about how many of the more popular/scenic spots are hard to reach, or very steep/rocky. As a grown adult, I know I've struggled to get my footing, and needed both hands to steady myself. Definitely not safe with a baby.

Not sure where you're planning to stay, but if you wanted to go somewhere relatively easy to get to that isn't too deep/dangerous, I would recommend Brewster River Gorge in Jeffersonville/Cambridge.

ziggycane OP t1_jbbhsg7 wrote on March 7, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Thank you, I'll look that up! I don't have specific area in mind so I'm open to anything. Would August be the warmest month for water temps in general? That's good to keep in mind.

OwlBeDamned t1_jbef6qh wrote on March 8, 2023 at 1:35 PM

In general, yes! I would say August is a safe bet for warmth, but even into September it stays pretty warm. It's just enough past the "summer" season, but not yet into fall, which is when many of our most popular tourist spots are at their busiest.