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    Taughannock Falls State Park Beach

    Taughannock Falls State Park, Ulysses, New YorkLake on Cayuga LakeSeasonal lake swimming

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    A seasonal public swimming beach on Cayuga Lake at Taughannock Falls State Park.

    Water
    Lake, Cayuga Lake
    Entry
    $10 per car
    Swim hours
    Park: dawn to dusk, year round. Swimming: 11:00am–7:00pm daily during the 2026 season.
    Facilities
    Swimming beach, beach access, bathhouse, showers
    Lifeguard
    Lifeguards monitor the designated swimming area.
    Managed by
    New York State Parks

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    1740 Taughannock Blvd., Trumansburg, NY 14886. The swimming beach is at Taughannock Falls State Park on Cayuga Lake.

    42.5452, -76.5957

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    Know before you go

    • Swim only in the designated swimming area.
    • Do not swim elsewhere in the park.
    • Do not swim when the beach is closed.

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    Questions about Taughannock Falls State Park Beach

    Can you swim at Taughannock Falls State Park Beach?

    Yes, at the designated Cayuga Lake swimming beach during the swimming season. Swimming is not allowed elsewhere in the park, and the beach may close for water-quality or safety reasons.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Taughannock Falls State Park Beach?

    $10 per car

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