Taughannock Falls State Park
The campground is currently closed for the season and reopens May 15, 2026. The camping season runs through October 11, 2026. Reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance through ReserveAmerica, with a 2-night minimum stay required for all campsites.
Flood Watch issued September 2 at 12:46PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central New York, including the following areas, Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Onondaga, Otsego, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Bradford, Northern Wayne and Susquehanna. * WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several inches of rain this morning will be combined with an additional 1 to 3 inches or more of rain later today and through early Thursday morning. Training thunderstorms with heavy rain could also enhance the threat for excessive runoff and flash flooding across the region. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Taughannock Falls State Park campground sits on a bluff overlooking Cayuga Lake in the town of Ulysses, Tompkins County. The 68 wooded campsites in Camping Area A accommodate both tents and RVs, each equipped with a fire pit, picnic table, and gravel pad. Electric hookups are available at select sites, and water stations are distributed throughout the camping area. The park also offers 16 cabins with their own fire pits and picnic tables. The campground provides modern comfort stations with flush toilets and showers, along with an RV dump station. Additional facilities include a marina with transient slips, boat launch, boat rentals, swimming beach with seasonal lifeguards, playground, and picnic pavilions. Food concessions operate seasonally. The park's centerpiece is Taughannock Falls, a 215-foot waterfall that exceeds Niagara Falls in height. Hikers can access the falls via the 0.75-mile Gorge Trail or view them from the South Rim and North Rim Trails. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating. Bow and crossbow hunting for deer is permitted seasonally.
Directions
The park has two entrances off NY Route 89 on the west shore of Cayuga Lake, approximately 8 miles north of Ithaca. The lower entrance at 1740 Taughannock Blvd provides access to the marina, swimming beach, and campground check-in. The upper entrance leads to the campground, overlook, visitor center, and trail system.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $200 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (607) 539-4078 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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