This park is south of Lake Cayuga and Ithaca. In 1924, Robert and Laura Treman donated 164 acres along the Buttermilk Creek to the state. More land has been acquired and the park has grown to 811 acres. The churning waters that cascade down the 10 waterfalls in the steep valley give the creek its name. Visitors can also enjoy the lakefront beach and the natural rock pools. There are several trails in the park which link up with the Finger Lakes trail. The gorge trail follows the creek and the Larch Meadows takes hikers through wetlands. Facilities include cabins, campsites, picnic areas and playgrounds.
Buttermilk Falls State Park, 112 E. Buttermilk Falls Rd., (Off Rt. 13 S), Ithaca, NY 14850, Phone: 607-273-5761
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