Taughannock Falls State Park
Trumansburg, NY
A 215-foot plunge waterfall, taller than Niagara, at the end of a flat gorge trail of under a mile, plus a rim overlook off Taughannock Park Road. Parking fee in season; swimming at the Cayuga Lake end.
Taughannock Falls State Park is a state park in New York, about 10 miles north of Ithaca in the Finger Lakes region. Its main attraction is a waterfall that drops about 215 feet (65 meters).
The park offers two major hiking trails, canoe rental on the lake, and campsites and cabins for overnight stays. That makes it a practical base for campers in the region too. Other sights such as Buttermilk Falls and Robert H. Treman State Park are nearby.
Hours, fees and camping season change; please check the New York State Parks website before you go.
- Nearest town
- Trumansburg, NY
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 42.5345, -76.6143
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Pinecreek CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Taughannock Falls State ParkTentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Robert H. Treman State Park Camping AreaCampsite10 mi from Taughannock Falls State ParkTentsCaravans
- Blueberry Patch CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Taughannock Falls State ParkTentsCaravans
- Backbone Horse CampCampsite10 mi from Taughannock Falls State ParkTentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
- Fillmore Glen State ParkCampsite16 mi from Taughannock Falls State Park
- Park Station Campground and Recreation CenterCampsite21 mi from Taughannock Falls State Park
All campsites in New York · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Taughannock Falls State Park?
Taughannock Falls State Park is in Trumansburg, NY, at GPS 42.5345, -76.6143. It is about 8 mi from Ithaca.
Can you camp near Taughannock Falls State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Barton BSA, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Taughannock Falls State Park?
Taughannock Falls State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Letchworth, Seneca Falls and the northern Finger Lakes.
What is there to see near Taughannock Falls State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Watkins Glen gorge (18 mi), Women’s Rights National Historical Park (28 mi), Skaneateles (30 mi) and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (31 mi).
When is the best time to visit Taughannock Falls State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)