Buttermilk Falls State Park

Buttermilk Falls State Park is a 800-acre New York State Park in Tomkins County just outside Ithaca.  Buttermilk Falls and Creek were named for the frothy waters tumbling down towards Lake Cayuga.  Part of the land for the park was donated to the state in 1924 by Robert and Laura Tremen.  Today, the park has a campground, a small lake, picnic areas and numerous trails along the Buttermilk Creek gorge.

Contact Information:

112 E. Buttermilk Falls Rd. 

Ithaca, NY 14850

Phone: (607) 273-5761

Directions:

From Ithaca, head south on Meadow Street for about a mile and bear right on Elmira Road/NY-13 south.  In 1.1 miles, turn left onto Buttermilk Falls Road and proceed to the parking area.

Points of Interest:

Buttermilk Falls:

Buttermilk Falls is the last and largest waterfall on Buttermilk Creek and is visible from the road.

Blog Entries:

02-Sep-2021: Letchworth Falls

External Links:

NY State Parks website: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/151/