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Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca, New YorkWaterfall pool on Buttermilk CreekDesignated area only
A seasonal lifeguarded swimming area is located in the lower park beside Buttermilk Falls.
- Water
- Waterfall pool, Buttermilk Creek
- Swim hours
- 11:00–19:00 on scheduled swimming days during the season
- Facilities
- Natural pool
- Lifeguard
- Lifeguarded swimming is available seasonally.
- Managed by
- New York State Parks
When you can swim
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Use the lower park at 106 E. Buttermilk Falls Road, off Route 13 South.
42.4161, -76.5205
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Enter the water only in designated swimming areas.
- Swim only when lifeguards are on duty.
- Do not swim in the gorge.
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