Park in the signed parking lot for Mulholland Wildflower Preserve, and then walk back to the bridge on Giles St. and cross over the river. You’ll see trails leading alongside the bridge; one leads to the very top of the falls, and the others just lead to the top of the gorge. Instead, go a […]
This is a popular swimming hole and the closest street has “No Parking” signs all along it, so you’ll either have to take your chances, or find somewhere to park and walk in. The trail to the swimming area is part of the Ithaca trail system, so you are allowed to be here, though swimming […]
This is a large town park with a small swimming area and a small sand beach. There are two playgrounds, pretty views, and a tiny light house on little peninsula that you can walk out on. There is a small amount of camping, but do call ahead as this area is sort of a dead […]
Ithaca Falls is part of the Ithaca Falls Natural Area, which is a small park with a view of the falls. This is a popular swimming area, though swimming is not allowed. At times the river and falls have high water and very fast currents, so if you choose to swim here, do so with […]
The entrance to this area is on Forest Home Drive, and there are two dirt parking areas directly across from the arboretum if you leave by taking Arbor Road. This area is shallow with lots of flat rocks, and reportedly popular on hot days to lie on the rocks. Not really swimming as much as […]
This park has a small swimming area with a grass beach. There is a diving float, and pretty turquoise blue water. There is very little public access to this lake and it is nice to be able to enjoy it. The park is on the smaller side, and there is no camping, but it would […]
There is a dirt parking lot for this location, just off of Route 90. It is between Great Gully Cove road, and Fire Lane 7, but on the opposite side of the road. There is a sign here explaining that access to the falls is allowed by a private owner, so please keep this area […]
There is a waterfall trail with multiple falls, and they also have a dammed swimming area, with a fall above that feeds into the pool. When we were here there had been a week of rain, and the swimming area was closed so they could test for run-off from the local farms. Since this is […]
Park in the small grass lot at the intersection of Apple Point Road and Carver Road (on Google it is listed as Appletree Point Road). From here you’ll see a trail info booth, which has a map of the area. Take the left most trail, which will lead you to the middle of the falls. […]
This location has an ENORMOUS picnic area, and a large swimming section for a town park. The water is clear blue, with a sand beach, and there are boat rentals available. There is a playground and pavilion, and everything is nicely maintained. There is a day use fee, but when we were there it was […]