Buttermilk Falls State Park
Ithaca, New York
Swim
Fees: Yes
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Ithaca, New York
- Head south on N Albany St toward Esty St (0.8 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight onto W Spencer St (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Stone Quarry Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto W King Rd (0.3 mi)
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