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Buttermilk Falls State Park
Buttermilk Falls State Park (OPRHP)
Ithaca, NY (Finger Lakes)
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IMPORTANT! Buttermilk Falls has reconfigured/renumbered their campsites as of the 2018 season. Many sites have been removed or replaced with cabins. The number of site that accommodate small trailers up to 20ft has been reduced from 22 to 11. The number of total campsites has been reduced from 46 to 27, mainly because 18 new cabins have been built. Use the photos to get a general sense for what campsite look like. There are many photos that show the cabins as well.
Status: CLOSED but opens in 175 days on Fri May 16
Season 2025 Dates: Fri May 16 to Sun Oct 12, 2025
9 Month Booking Window: Thu Aug 21, 2025
Campground Overview
Buttermilk Falls State Park takes its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake. The upper park has a small lake; hiking trails through woodlands and along the gorge and rim; picnic areas; and playing fields. The lower park has a campground, stream fed water fall, and playing fields, beyond which is Larch Meadows. Larch Meadows is a moist, shady glen and wetland area, through which a nature trail winds. Park activities, including tours through Buttermilk gorge, are offered weekly from July 4th through Labor Day.
IMPORTANT! Buttermilk Falls has reconfigured/renumbered their campsites as of the 2018 season. Many sites have been removed or replaced with cabins. The number of site that accommodate small trailers up to 20ft has been reduced from 22 to 11. The number of total campsites has been reduced from 46 to 27, mainly because 18 new cabins have been built. Use the photos to get a general sense for what campsite look like. There are many photos that show the cabins as well.
Status: CLOSED but opens in 175 days on Fri May 16
Season 2025 Dates: Fri May 16 to Sun Oct 12, 2025
9 Month Booking Window: Thu Aug 21, 2025
Campground Phone: (607) 273-5761
Region: Finger Lakes
Weekend Occupancy: Very High
Minimum Nights Reservation: 1 night
View 108 Campsite Photos of Buttermilk Falls
Reservations (Reserve America)
Fees
| Base Fee | $15 |
| Out of State Surcharge | $5 |
Facilities
| Showers | single washroom/shower building |
| Washrooms | flush toilets |
| Dump Station | no |
| Recycling Station | no |
Campground Summary
| Lakeside Rating | 1 out of 5 lakeside stars. Offers a nice camping experience with no sites near water but does offer a fine waterfalls to enjoy. 2.5 miles from the south of Cayuga Lake for those looking to enjoy water activities nearby. |
| Total Campsites | 48 |
| Reservable Sites | 46 |
| Non Reservable Sites | 2 |
| Lakeside Sites | 0 |
Site Details
| 20ft Trailer Sites | 22 |
| Tent Sites | 26 |
| Pull thru sites | none |
| Hookups | no hookups, dry camping only |
| Pets Allowed | no |
Featured Activities
| soon... |
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