Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
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TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK, NY
Book a Site at TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK, NY
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Description
Taughannock Falls State Park's namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. Campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake, with a marina, a boat launch, and a beach nearby. A multi-use trail, for hiking and cross-country skiing, winds past sledding slopes and natural skating ponds. The park also offers organized activities, including tours through the Taughannock Gorge and summer concerts along the lakefront.
Geography:
Taughannock Falls State Park is located in the town of Ulysses, in Tompkins County.
Recreation:
Considered a flagship facility, visitors can enjoy numerous activities like beach swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, picnicking, park-organized recreation programs and viewing waterfalls,
Facilities:
Many park facilities are accessible to disabled visitors, including the beach, rustic cabins, food concessions, nature trail, picnic pavilions and picnic tables, scenic viewpoints, showers, and campsites. The park also offers a year a around boat launch, a marina with available transient slips, a boat pump-out station and a campground dumping station, In season an ice skating rink, sledding hill, snowshoeing and cross country sking are available. The gorge trail to the falls is open year round.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby state parks include Robert H. Treman State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, Sampson State Park, and Watkins Glen State Park. Add "Nearby family friendly attractions include the Museum of the Earth, Cayuga Nature Center, the Sciencenter and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Sapsucker Woods. Many Finger Lakes wineries are close by as well."
Cabin
Fri Sep 20 2024 - Thu Jun 19 2025Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite
Fri Sep 20 2024 - Thu Jun 19 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Thu Oct 03 2024 - Tue Aug 19 2025Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Taughannock Falls State Park - 2024 Camping Season
Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
Taughannock Falls State Park - 2025 Camping Season
Friday, May 16, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Jet-Skiing
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Powerboating
- Restroom
- Sail Boarding
- Sail Boating
- Showers
- Swimming - Beach
- Water Skiing
- Antiquing
- Convenience Store
- First Aid Station
- Golfing
- Restaurant
- Shopping
42.54278, -76.60611
42°32'34"N, 76°36'22"W
The park is located on Route 89, 8 miles north of Ithaca.
607-387-6739
Mailing Address:
TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK1741 Taughannock Blvd.
TRUMANSBURG NY 14886