25 Things to do near Buttermilk Falls State Park
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Six Mile Creek Area
Skaneateles, New York
2.4 miles ESeveral swimming spots in Six Mile Creek south and east of Ithaca, New York — clothing optional in some locations; see local guides for access details.
Swim
Treman State Park
Ithaca, New York
2.5 miles SWLifeguarded swimming in a deep pool beneath a dramatic waterfall with a diving board — then hike the Gorge Trail above to the fantastically beautiful 115-foot Lucifer Falls.
Swim
Robison Disc Golf Course in Palmer Woods
Ithaca, New York
3.8 miles NEA redesigned disc golf course with rolling hills and big elevation changes on the North Campus of Cornell University, free and open to the public.
Disc Golf
Dotson Park Disc Golf Course
Ithaca, New York
4.3 miles SA dual-tee disc golf course in Ithaca designed to take advantage of unique landscape — dual tees create 18 distinct holes for different skill levels.
Disc Golf
Taughannock Falls State Park Beach
Trumansburg, New York
10.2 miles NWLifeguarded Cayuga Lake swim beach at Taughannock Falls State Park, a short walk from the gorge trail to the 215-foot falls, on NY 89 north of Ithaca.
Camp, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Panther Highlands Disc Golf Course
Dryden, New York
13.2 miles NEA free disc golf course on the Tompkins Cortland Community College campus in Dryden with varied terrain, elevation, water, and par 4s — check in at the TC3 Fitness Club and sign a waiver before playing.
Disc Golf
Fillmore Glen State Park
Moravia, New York
21.1 miles NA charming dam-formed swimming area at Fillmore Glen State Park near Moravia, New York — 6-to-7 feet deep with lifeguards, a jumping spot (no diving), grassy sunning area, and stairs to the water. $7 per car, or walk in free.
Swim
Halstead Hill
Owego, New York
21.2 miles SEA 36-hole private course on 32 wooded acres where holes 1–9 welcome beginners and holes 10–36 deliver serious technical challenges — longest hole 507 feet, shortest just 94.
Disc Golf
Cortland Skate Park
Cortland, New York
22.6 miles NEAn asphalt skatepark in Cortland, NY with a mini ramp and street course — pads required, with a membership or fee to skate.
Skateboard
Rock Stream
Rock Stream, New York
23.5 miles WSwim near Rock Stream, New York
Swim
Denison Park
Corning, New York
32.9 miles SWA mostly flat disc golf course in Corning with holes ranging from open to moderately wooded, a pond in play on holes 13–18, dual tees, and picnic and pool facilities nearby.
Disc Golf
East Coast Terminal Skatepark
Johnson City, New York
35.4 miles SEJohnson City's 40,000-sq-ft skatepark stacks mini ramps, street hips, banked walls, and quarterpipes across a sprawling facility — helmets required to drop in.
Skateboard
Binghamton University Disc Golf Course
Vestal, New York
35.4 miles SEA wooded campus disc golf course at Binghamton University with varied hole lengths and enough challenge to test both beginners and advanced players.
Disc Golf
Cayuga Lake State Park
Seneca Falls
35.7 miles NA lifeguarded state park beach on the north end of Cayuga Lake, east of Seneca Falls. Swimming runs late June through Labor Day, with a $7 vehicle fee in season and frequent algal bloom closures.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Champlin Beach
Hammondsport
35.8 miles WTown of Urbana park and lifeguarded swim beach at the south end of Keuka Lake, just east of Hammondsport on Route 54, with picnic areas, kayak rentals and no listed entry fee.
Hike, Kayak, Swim
Rattlesnake Gulf
Utica-Rome, NY, New York
36.0 miles NECLOSED. This is now private property with No Trespassing posted. A 2-mile round-trip hike to a 25-foot waterfall with a swimming hole at the base — expect downed trees, slippery rocks, and a small day-use fee at this seasonal Upstate New York spot.
Swim
Chenango Valley State Park
Chenango Forks, New York
37.1 miles EA glacier-scoured, spring-fed kettle lake hosts a beautifully developed official swim beach with a lifeguard at this popular upstate New York state park.
Swim
Skaneateles
Skaneateles, New York
37.3 miles NSwim near Skaneateles, New York
Swim
5&20 Disc Golf at Lakefront Park
Geneva, New York
39.4 miles NWA scenic disc golf course at the northern tip of Seneca Lake with long field holes, tunnel shots, wind, and two 520-foot holes that honor the lake's history.
Disc Golf
Conklin Sports Park
Conklin, New York
41.5 miles SEA disc golf course with mostly open, straight shots laid out around a defunct go-kart track — including a hanging basket on hole 8 and a mini-golf course, driving range, and ice cream stand nearby.
Disc Golf
