Swimming
The recreation area staffs Milford Beach PA and Smithfield Beach PA with lifeguards in summer. Swimming elsewhere is not recommended, as strong currents, sharp drop-offs, and constantly changing river conditions make many areas unsafe for swimming.
The park strongly recommends the use of PFD's (life vests) when swimming in the river or in lakes and ponds. NEVER SWIM ALONE.
NEVER try to swim across the river! Currents are deceiving -- many people have drowned attempting to swim from one side of the river to the other.
