Buttermilk Falls State Park
New York State Park · Tompkins County
Buttermilk Falls State Park entrance fee
$10 per vehicle — Vehicle Entry Fee Collection: Cars: $10 Bus Fee: $35 Seasonal Bus Permits: $75 (arrange directly with Park Office in advance) Collected Daily: April 1 - November 30 - 6am to 6:30pm
Buttermilk Falls State Park hours
Park is open year round, dawn to dusk.
Vehicle entry fee collected from April through November.
2026 Swimming Season
Beginning July 3, swimming will be open 11am -7pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and select weekdays when Lifeguard Staffing Permits. Swimming at Buttermilk will likely be closed by mid-August.
*The swimming schedule is subject to change. Before traveling, we strongly recommend contacting the park office to confirm swimming is open.
2026 Camping Season
Shelters are available 10 am to 9 pm each day, from May 22 – October 29. 14 day advanced reservations are required.
All trails at Buttermilk Falls are open.
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Buttermilk Falls State Park
Named for the foaming cascade Buttermilk Creek makes dropping toward Cayuga Lake. Trails climb the gorge and rim to a small upper lake, while the lower park holds a campground, natural pool and the Larch Meadows wetland.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
Camping options
- Campsites
- Cabins
Contact
Phone607-273-5761
Address106 E. Buttermilk Falls Rd. (Off Rt. 13 S), Ithaca, NY 14850
🎒 Gear up for Buttermilk Falls State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Water shoes
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
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