Buttermilk Falls State Park — RV Camping in Ithaca, NY

Buttermilk Falls State Park is a scenic destination nestled in Ithaca in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes Region. The park centers around the spectacular Buttermilk Falls waterfall, where Buttermilk Creek cascades toward Cayuga Lake, providing stunning natural scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities. The campground offers well-equipped sites with essential amenities including shower facilities, dump stations, water hookups, and pull-through sites available for RVs and trailers. Pet-friendly accommodations make it ideal for traveling with furry companions. The park features diverse amenities such as picnic areas and a playground. Outdoor enthusiasts will find extensive hiking trails through wooded gorges and rim paths, with the upper park offering woodland trails around a small lake and natural wetland areas in Larch Meadows. Visitors can enjoy fishing and explore the park's natural features including natural water areas in the lower park. Nearby attractions include Bonavista State Park with its 9-hole golf course and Two Rivers State Recreation Area featuring additional hiking and biking trails. This combination of natural beauty, accessible amenities, and proximity to other Finger Lakes attractions makes Buttermilk Falls an excellent base for RV camping and nature exploration in central New York.