Cotys Hole

Castleton · Rutland County

A smaller Castleton-side ledge pool with local authority value.

Swimming

Quick dip and swi…

Access

Informal river access

Parking

Calm

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Rutland County authority coverage

People okay with smaller local pool stops

Short warm-day dips

Skip

You want a major destination swim hole

The river looks stained or pushy

You need a developed park setup

Before you go

This is a smaller local pool page.
Scout the water before treating it like a sure thing.
Use only obvious roadside parking.
Treat the water pin as approximate.
Keep expectations modest and factual.

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