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Taughannock Falls State Park – Taughannock Creek upstream of Taughannock Falls NY 20200723 100336📷 G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 3.0

Taughannock Falls State Park

Trumansburg, NY

Nature

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.

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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 CampgroundCampsite
    9 mi from Taughannock Falls State Park
    TentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Robert H. Treman State Park Camping AreaCampsite
    10 mi from Taughannock Falls State Park
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Blueberry Patch CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Taughannock Falls State Park
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Backbone Horse CampCampsite
    10 mi from Taughannock Falls State Park
    TentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Fillmore Glen State ParkCampsite
    16 mi from Taughannock Falls State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Park Station Campground and Recreation CenterCampsite
    21 mi from Taughannock Falls State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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)