Chittenango Falls State Park

New York State Park · Madison County

Entrance fee$5 / vehicle
CountyMadison
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial NY State Parks pageTrail map

About Chittenango Falls State Park

A 167-foot waterfall dropping over 400-million-year-old bedrock cut by glaciers. A winding trail descends into the gorge, crosses a footbridge below the falls and climbs the far side back to the top.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Entrance fee

$5 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: Pay Station charges from 7am-7pm, 5/23/2025 - 9/1/2025. Daily: $5/car Bus Fee: $35 *Fees collected via automated pay station. The machine does not distribute change. It accepts coins, one dollar & five dollar bills, and credit cards. BUS FEES CANNOT BE PAID THROUGH THE PAYSTATION. To pay for a bus, please contact Clark Reservation. Golden Park Pass patrons can contact Clark Reservation to obtain a parking pass for display in their vehicle. Access Pass holders can also contact Clark Reservation to obtain information about using their pass at the Falls. Know Before You Go Fee Collection Fees collected via automated pay station. The machine does not distribute change. It accepts coins, one dollar & five dollar bills, and credit cards. Golden Park Pass patrons can contact Clark Reservation Administration Headquarters to obtain a parking pass for display in their vehicle. Access Pass holders can also contact Clark Reservation to obtain information about using their pass at the Falls. Pet Policy A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals). Accessibility For additional information on accessibility at this location, please contact us at the number listed on this page.

Hours

Park Hours:

Park is open sunrise to sunset.

Park Office Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm

Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Facility hours

Shelter Rentals:

Available mid-May to Labor Day (September 1st), 9am to sunset.

Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.

Contact

Phone315-423-3744

Address5241 Gorge Rd- Route 13, Cazenovia, NY 13035

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