Taughannock Falls State Park
New York State Park · Tompkins County
Taughannock Falls State Park entrance fee
$10 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: $10 per vehicle Non-commercial bus: $35 Non-profit: $35 Profit: $75 Seasonal bus pass: $75 Collected: $10.00 Fee collection daily from sun up to sun down. Use pay stations when no gate attendant. On special event nights (concerts/movie/fireworks) an event fee of $5 vehicle, $20 bus fee is charged from 5:30-10:00pm.
Taughannock Falls State Park hours
Park is open year round from dawn to dusk.
Trails Update, as of April 17, 2026: All our trails are now fully opened
2026 Swimming Season: 6/26 - Labor Day, 11:00am - 7:00pm, daily
2026 Camping Season: 5/15 - 10/12 with existing reservations only at this time.
Cabins available 5/15 - 10/12 (prime season, week requirement: 6/27 - 8/28).
Shelters/Pavilions: Available for reservations from 5/9 through 10/26.
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Taughannock Falls State Park
A waterfall plunging 215 feet past cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge — one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Gorge and rim trails view it from below and above; campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
Camping options
- Campsites
- Cabins
Facility hours
Boat Launch:
Transient Slips: 5/15 - 10/12
Seasonal Slips: 4/15 - 10/28
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
Phone607-539-4078
Address1740 Taughannock Blvd., Trumansburg, NY 14886
🎒 Gear up for Taughannock Falls State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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