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    Robert H Treman State Park

    4.7 (119 reviews)

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    Went to this state park for a long hike with my family. This place has some lovely views of nature! We took the trail leading to Lucifer Falls, and got to see the water up close. The path to Lucifer Falls can take some time to traverse. Personally, I'd say the trail's difficulty is on a moderate level. There's quite some uphill terrain you need to go through to get to the falls, so be careful not to overexert yourself. The trail paths might also get a bit confusing sometimes. On our way back to the entrance, another party alongside us had some trouble figuring out where they were supposed to go. If possible, keep a map of the park so that you can keep track of which way you're headed. I can't say much about the camping sites, since I didn't stay at one, but on the way back, the trail we were on led us to a few of them. While it was nice to see that you could stay here, I feel like some of the cabins didn't have much seclusion/privacy. You can also swim in the area near the lower-end waterfalls, though when you are allowed to depends on the circumstances!

    Joe C.

    It's probably been always one of my favorite hikes in Ithaca. It gives like these Lord of the rings vibes with the deep canyons and the Stone Bridges and the cliffs. It's just kind of epic with the moss. It has like a micro climate to it where it gets a little bit temperate rainforest with ferns and moss and it's just beautiful. I think there's four routes total. It's basically the upper and lower gorge or the upper and lower rim trails. We have the dog we're feeling kind of tired so we did the upper trail which is like under a mile and it takes you straight to the Falls and some epic sites. I honestly haven't done the lower trail but it's on my bucket list. It's 3 miles. I've can't come here as a tourist previously and just wanted to go for the I guess the money shot as its called definitely recommend.

    A must-visit for the trail and water hole, but avoid camping and aim for morning or early evening to avoid the heaviest afternoon crowds.
    Aly W.

    As a park, Robert H Treman is still five stars. The hike is beautiful and the swimming hole is a blast. A must-do if you're in the Finger Lakes. As far as the camping goes, it's great for easy guaranteed access to the swimming hole, but leaves a lot to be desired for such a popular destination. Three stars for camping is probably generous. Supposedly we had one of the older bathhouses when we camped at Letchworth last year, but I was happy with it. It was clean, and I liked that there was an enclosed space for your belongs just before the shower. Very much a treat for someone who previously only experienced rustic camping with outhouses only. The bathhouse and especially the restrooms nearest our campsite at Robert H Treman were nowhere near as nice as Letchworth, and very dirty. There was a mess in the ladies room by our campground, and all they did was put a wet floor warning. It was never cleaned the three days we were there, and I have no idea how long it was there before. Also, baby millipedes everywhere. I can only hope the cabins are better maintained than the restrooms. My husband wasn't happy about a noisy camper with awful bright blue lights that stayed on all night, and found people less considerate than Letchworth over all in terms of honoring quiet hours, but that's probably just luck of the draw. Regardless, you're better off staying somewhere else and coming in the morning or early evening to avoid the heaviest crowds in the afternoon. The parking lot for the swimming hole seemed a lot less busy in the evening.

    Eileen O.

    This is an extremely beautiful place!! There are stone staircases and waterfalls. It's unbelievably gorgeous!!

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    Brad M.

    A short walk from the parking lot leads you to the soothing sounds of Lucifer Falls, located in Robert Treman Park. We also noticed cabins nearby that might be available for rent. When the water level is high, a diving board is attached to the deeper pool, adding to the fun. The fish inside are quite large, making it a unique and fascinating spot to visit.

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    Marissa C.

    Beautiful! We were enjoying a day of chasing waterfalls and ended up here. The walk to Lower Falls was easy to do from the parking lot. They were still setting up for the swimming area, and it was neat to see how it was underway. We would have loved to actually go swimming, so we're going to have keep that in mind for next time! It's neat that they have this option - it seems like so many waterfalls have hidden dangers in the pools that it's nice that they can take advantage of the formation of this one. It offers a nice picnic area with tables in a wooded area too.

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    Melissa M.

    Beautiful park and great swimming. I have been multiple times over 20 years. Went to take my kids to Buttermilk, but drove an hour to find swimming closed (I swear the website said open). Truman park was PACKED in the parking lot for swimming. Life guards were attentive and respectful. The bathrooms were closed right by swimming- I'm hoping for cleaning, but made for some unhappy kids to walk way over to the 2 stall bathrooms. They survived and the bathrooms closer were open when we left.

    Jackie M.

    I entered by the old mill and really enjoyed this park. We did the rim to gorge trail loop that's around a mile. It took us about an hour but we stopped a lot to take pictures. I thought the hike was enjoyable with some challenging steps. Lucifer Falls is absolutely beautiful. Compared to Watkins Glen this is much smaller but I enjoyed it more because it far less crowded and I could really enjoy it. There are even some slot waterfalls similar to Watkins Glen. If you go to Watkins Glen this is about 30 minutes away and a good add on to that trip. I visited in July and thought that even though it was hot there was enough shade that it was still enjoyable. Highly recommend!

    Salma C.

    Picturesque hike with amazing waterfalls. We took the Gorge Trail. Make sure to bring bug spray as you will pass by tons of insects. Although a heavily uphill hike, seeing Lucifer Falls was worth it. Another great New York State park in the Finger Lakes region.

    Hank C.

    A lovely park that has a gorge trail along the water and the rim trail on top of the cliffside. The lower areas are where most people go first. The upper area has another parking area that includes a parking fee machine. Carry in, carry out park at the moment. You can see the rainbow trout in the river and the waterfalls and the large pool close to the lower falls is a popular swimming area when open. There are three pavilions you can rent, too. There are 9 miles of trails and some areas still under repair, so if it is rainy or wet, it could be very slippery. We also saw a snake on the trail so be careful. I love the area to the upper falls where you have stone walkways and a bridge that remind me of walking through valleys and traveling like the Fellowship of the Ring. The shale and stone here is fragile, so be careful of falling rock and don't throw stones down as people may be in the lower area below you. $8 parking if you don't have the empire pass. About 0.5mi from the upper lot is a crossover to the stairways and overlooks if you don't want to hike all the way down 2+ miles back and forth. Best water is around the spring when the winter melt occurs.

    Colette H.

    This is hands down my favorite place to hike. I've been coming here for 20+ years to hit up the trails and check out the amazing waterfall views. I love it here! You can use the first entrance (main entrance) and go for a 3 mile hike to the falls. Or, you can go in the back entrance (second entrance off of the main road), and take a shorter walk to Lucifer Falls. I love coming back here year round to see the iced over falls and the sights at all times of the year. I'll definitely be back here again soon!

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    Joe H.

    This is such a great park! Clean, not crowded, and plenty to do and see. We parked our airstream at Camp site# E004 with 30amp electric hookup which was great on the hot summer night being able to run the AC. Walking distance to the play grounds, hiking trails and swimming area this place had a verity of things to keep us busy. Add to that the close proximity to Ithaca's downtown area to eat and check out this was the perfect spot to get away.

    Jessica F.

    An absolutely magical place to visit. There is nothing like jumping off the diving board into the chilling water streaming down from a waterfall. The history of the Civilian Conservation Corps building this site adds to the uniqueness of the park. The pool was low this year due to the lack of rain which made it easier for my 3 year old nephew to wage in. The trails are so beautiful and varied. An annual spot we visit on summer trips back home to Ithaca.

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    Beautiful falls and swimming areas. Love going there every year. Wish the bathrooms were cleaner...

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    wow lower falls are a bucket list experience on a peak color October day well worth $9 entry fee

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    Beautiful falls, trails and swimming locations. Super happy with this park every time we visit.

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    Ask the Community - Robert H Treman State Park

    How far is the hike going to the lower falls if you're coming from the back entrance?

    It is very scenic. Beautiful waterfalls. There are a mix of uphill and downhills. I'd say it's easier than the reverse but still somewhat challenging depending on your level of fitness.

    I am visiting for the first time mid-September. I noticed on the website that their swimming season ends Labor Day weekend. Is swimming prohibited after Labor Day? Or is it an "at your own risk" kind of thing?

    There is no swimming allowed in the park after Labor Day, the Holiday weekend is the last time! There is No at your own risk swimming. There are other places in the area to swim that will be open.

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    Watkins Glen State Park - Beauty in a ugly stump

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    This was the main reason my wife and I came. A nice walk with a lot of scenic views and waterfalls…read more We did the Gorge Trail, went up to the Suspension Bridge, saw Rainbow Falls, made it up all the stairs at Jacob's Ladder, took the North Rim Trail back to the Suspension Bridge, and then came back out through the Gorge Trail. The hike wasn't difficult, and it was a nice way to spend 2.5 hours. The key is to come early, though. We started at around 7 am, but by the time we were back at the Spiral Tunnel, it was pretty packed with people taking in the views and taking pictures.

    This was the reason for our trip to upstate NY and was the star of the whole show - we knew parking…read moreand seeing the park in general could be a bit tough the later in the day you started but we wanted to sleep in since we were on vacation and visited on a Friday morning at 10am. It was pretty crowded when we arrived but there was parking in the main lot across the street from the park entrance. We also found street parking for free just a few streets over. The trail is stunning but can be tough when there are large crowds. There were a lot of mobility-challenged/older people out on the trail - which is wonderful - but if you are more fit and looking not to get stuck on the stairs - perhaps you should get up earlier. The Gorge is as stunning as it seems in pictures and looks like you can't even believe it is real. We did the entire Gorge from the beginning to Jacob's Ladder, went up, used the restroom and took the North Rim Trail back to Lover's Lane, then over to South Rim and down Couch's Staircase. This made all of our walking a bit different and the crowds were less bad once we hit the Mile bridge area. I think a lot of people bail on Jacob's Ladder. Honestly, I do wish that we had gone ahead and gotten up early to do it when there were less crowds - it would've made the experience more enjoyable.

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