Robert Treman State Park
Robert Treman State Park
4.5
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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Karen
Brooklyn, NY125 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We decided to pick this place after staying at Watkins Glen a few years ago and also because it’s the only thing to do in a pandemic. Cabin was absolutely awesome. Small but spacious for a family of four. Reasonably size fridge and two small shelves to place food. We parked about 75 feet away and a trolly was there you can use to take your items to the cabin. I stayed in cabin 9 right by the Rim trail, only downfall was we were on view for all to ask questions of price for the cabin and what does it have. There is grill, picnic table, bench and fire ring. In the cabin there is a ceiling fan but I recommend taking a fan it can be a little hot at times. Electrical outlet are all over for charging even outside and each bed had a night light over it. Showers are far from cabins which I cannot understand why, only restrooms are close. Take garbage bags with you to place trash in the dumpsters. Don’t leave out trash at night to attract wildlife. We did the all the trails. Beautiful views, must take water with you. Natural pool is awesome also and so is the diving board. Bonus it Walmart is about 7 min away in case you forget something. Staff was friendly.
Written July 27, 2020
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FDinger
Florida1,277 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Robert Treman State Park is absolutely gorgeous. It is essentially two parks in one. The lower area offers a natural swimming pool at the base of beautiful Lower Falls, as well as picnic tables, playing fields, hiking and camping. The upper area is primarily for hiking, but also has the historic Treman House and Mill.
For our most recent visit, we stayed in the upper area. Park entry is $9, but we had visited other state parks the day of our visit, so that admission conveyed. The large parking area has direct access to the mill and the hiking trails. There is a gorge trail and a rim trail. We started down the amazing, deep and narrow gorge trail. There are a serious of small falls, flumes, and pools. It culminates with Lucifer Falls, a 115-foot multi-tiered cascading waterfall. At the bottom of Lucifer Falls, we made the moderately strenuous climb to the rim trail. The rim trail offers a couple stunning views of the gorge below. It is about a 1 - 1 1/2 mile round trip.
Robert Treman State Park is definitely one of my favorites. I highly recommend a visit.
For our most recent visit, we stayed in the upper area. Park entry is $9, but we had visited other state parks the day of our visit, so that admission conveyed. The large parking area has direct access to the mill and the hiking trails. There is a gorge trail and a rim trail. We started down the amazing, deep and narrow gorge trail. There are a serious of small falls, flumes, and pools. It culminates with Lucifer Falls, a 115-foot multi-tiered cascading waterfall. At the bottom of Lucifer Falls, we made the moderately strenuous climb to the rim trail. The rim trail offers a couple stunning views of the gorge below. It is about a 1 - 1 1/2 mile round trip.
Robert Treman State Park is definitely one of my favorites. I highly recommend a visit.
Written August 14, 2021
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Geof J
Germantown, WI476 contributions
Jun 2020
We loved Treman State Park - with the beauty of the lower falls and the swimming area directly below the falls and the raw beauty of the gorge and Lucifer Falls from the upper falls area. This is a spectacular park. Due to the coronavirus pandemic there are a few changes that may impact you if you go during this time. The lower swimming area is limited to 50% of maximum use and when we visited in late June the park was requiring a facemask to enter the area around the swimming pond (masks not required while swimming). The lower falls is a short walk to a really nice falls and the swimming looks very enticing although we were not dressed for swimming. The upper falls area is a few miles on local roads and includes trails on both sides of the gorge. The gorge itself is spectacular with sheer rock cliffs, many small falls and the large Lucifer Falls. Due to the pandemic the gorge trail was marked as one way down gorge and the rim trail was marked for the return to the upper falls parking area. The gorge trail is a work of art that follows the river through the gorge but it has many steps if that is an issue. There is a small waterfall behind the mill building at the upper falls parking lot as well. Entry fees are $8 and are well worth it.
Written July 4, 2020
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Vacationer402719
East Aurora, NY17 contributions
Oct 2020
We came up for the weekend for a hike and revisit the park. The trails are now one way for Covid distancing. MOST follow the rules but a few choose not to. We took the Rim trail and then the Gorge trail, was an excellent hike for moderate to difficult. Would not recommend for young children or those who have difficulty walking steep inclines or stairs. The Rim trail takes you up into the woods and then the Gorge trail right into the gorge where there are many places to stop and wade in the water. Spectacular views. We have been to the park in the summer months to swim. Very special place to swim, highly memorable where you swim in the pool that the falls empties into.
Written October 11, 2020
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S B
New York City, NY29 contributions
Aug 2022
Upper Treman is the second most stunning gorge walk in the Fingerlakes. The spot, sadly to Tompkin residents, is Watkins Glen. Then Treman, then Upper Buttlermilk. All three of these walks features waterfalls, water flowing through eddies, thick walls of moss, and gorgeous photo spots. I spotted a Louisiana Waterthrush sitting at the top of the highest fall in Treman. This hike is just breath taking.
On weekends, particularly when colleges are in session, the walks are crowded. But weekday mornings you will have a chance to enjoy without many others there.
Treman hosted Ithaca Shakespeare in the park in July. Worth the entry fee.
Upper Treman also has a museum with a water powered mill. Excellent oggle for engineers.
Lower Treman is more of a standard, forested park. Wet, green, full of life. Slow down and notice the moss, ferns, mushrooms, and logs.
1 hour will do the Upper Treman Gorge. Other hikes. Swimming. Super place to camp. Museum, theater. Can easily spend a day.
On weekends, particularly when colleges are in session, the walks are crowded. But weekday mornings you will have a chance to enjoy without many others there.
Treman hosted Ithaca Shakespeare in the park in July. Worth the entry fee.
Upper Treman also has a museum with a water powered mill. Excellent oggle for engineers.
Lower Treman is more of a standard, forested park. Wet, green, full of life. Slow down and notice the moss, ferns, mushrooms, and logs.
1 hour will do the Upper Treman Gorge. Other hikes. Swimming. Super place to camp. Museum, theater. Can easily spend a day.
Written August 5, 2022
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Cheri D
Yardville, NJ384 contributions
Aug 2022
Beautiful park with easy and more difficult trails. The Lower Falls is an extremely short walk from the parking lot, but nonetheless, gorgeous. It was crowded when we visited. It was crowded even late in the day on a Wednesday, but not terribly so. The swimming area is really nice with lifeguards and a diving board. We were just there to hike and see the Falls, but the water sure looked refreshing. The Upper Falls and Gorge trail was a little more of a challenge, but not extremely difficult and it was worth it. Just beautiful. You will pass by an old Mill and this section is not far from the parking lot. Just beautiful. Camping areas are available, but we just came for the hikes and the falls.
Written September 26, 2022
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Jodi H
100 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
This state park is very different than any we have in the south! It was fascinating as well as wonderful. People from all nationalities were there. Some were having picnics, some playing games, others were sunbathing, playing music, playing with dogs(even though the sign said no dogs), and of course swimming. It was so much going on in such a small area I could not believe it! The park features the Lower Falls, which you can swim right up to. They even have a diving board! This park is fantastic! This is a must see and do whenever you are near to Ithaca!
Written September 4, 2022
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Sha
United States4 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
First time at this park. Water is clean but cool to swim in; refreshing once you are in though. Good walking trails but you should be in shape and bring water to stay hydrated. Wear good shoes for the trails. Best part is jumping off diving board into 15 feet of water. Then you can swim towards base of waterfalls. Scenic and great watering hole for families to hang, swim, or barBQ. Has shaded area. Bring plastic bag so your litter goes with you. Great day to soak in nature!
Written August 13, 2020
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Theresa Gingric... W
Millerton, PA51 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We hiked the gorgeous gorge trail to Lucifer Falls. This fall colors are amazing and every turn you experience a new breath taking view. The trail is an easy hike and you do not want to miss this hidden gem.
Written October 4, 2020
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Rads12342015
New York34 contributions
Aug 2020
This is a nice park. There i a swimming area by the Lower Falls, and one can hike the Rim Trail and Gorge Trail. We came about 10:30AM on Monday morning, and the parking lot close to the swim area was about 1/4 full. The bathrooms by the parking lot was clean, and there is a small welcome center which had a map fo the park ans some other brochures. We walked to the swimming area which is about 5 minutes from the parking lot. They allow swimming when the life guard is on duty which is starting at 11AM. The water was a little cold for us, so we did not swim, but many of the other visitors did. There is a jump board and also shallower area for just splashing around. we then hiked up the gorge on the Rim Trail and down on the Gorge trail, and it was wonderful, at times we were the only hikers on the trail. Since the water was low, it was possible to play on the bottom of the creek bed. There were little tiny fish in the shallow water. The gorge trail was amazing, we hikes 1.5 mile up the Rim trail and back on Gorge trail, it took us about 2 hours, with stops and taking pictures. The trails go up and down stairs so if you have bad knees you want to have some hiking pols to soften the impact of the downhill parts. Overall great visit
Written August 8, 2020
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przgrl13
California250 contributions
I have a 1 in a half year old. Will it be easy to get here with a stroller? Is it an easy walk? Do you recommend for toddler?
Thank you in advance!
What are the hours of the swimming area near the falls? I saw a post on June 17 that it was closed to swimming. Couldn’t find a website about this. Any information would be appreciated
Afoodie65
Cold Spring, NY1,256 contributions
Was there 2 weeks ago & swimming not allowed
Jay D
Seneca Falls, New York, United States2 contributions
Upper parking lot do I use gorge trail to see lucifer falls ? and how long roundtrip?
A L
Baltimore, MD53 contributions
Is it currently possible to hike from the upper carpark to Lucifer falls and straight back to the upper car park? Would love to see the falls, but we're hiking with 2 smaller children and would never make it the full 4.5 mile loop. Thanks!
jctnj13
Hamilton, NJ52 contributions
Good morning, My wife and I only hiked from the lower car park but I am pretty sure you can. You are supposed to hike in one direction so I believe you will go down, see the falls and then cross over on a bridge and then hike back from the other side. This site does not permit me to provide a link but if you google "alltrails" and search on Lucifer falls, it will give you feedback on hiking from the upper car park.
Hi, how long is the trail ? Is the area shaded ? How many parking areas are there ?
Karen
Brooklyn, NY125 contributions
Each trail is 2 miles. I did all so that’s a total of 8 because on one trail you have to do in both directions to come back down
galemelmer
Washington DC, DC25 contributions
hi id like to know what else you"d recommend in this area..we've only been as far as Watkins glen...is a trip up to lake ontario worth it? thanks Gale
crocuslover
Frederick, MD767 contributions
I agree with an earlier answer - that there are lots of waterfalls to see right in the Ithaca area. We loved Taughannock Falls! We also heard that Letchworth Falls was a great one to see and that is a couple hours I think west of Ithaca?
Amanda G
Buffalo, NY37 contributions
How are the beds in their cabins? Should we bring extra padding?
Angelina
11 contributions
They’re certainly not the worst I have slept in; however, if you have the space to pack the extra padding, I would bring it. We were only there for two nights, so we were ok without it. Anything longer and I would have regretted not packing it.
Jannn89
Niagara Falls, Canada148 contributions
Were there many bugs in July?
Katherine C
Albuquerque, NM38 contributions
Not until early evening when the mosquitoes come out. During the day, not many bugs.
Camelot
Piscataway, NJ9 contributions
Is there a shuttle that takes you back to the upper parking lot just like the Watkins glen. We have small kids and they surely cannot walk back uphill. If not, may be one person can walk back uphill and get the car.
mammadeluca
Frankfort, NY365 contributions
No shuttle. Some people go in two cars so one couple park at top & then transport everyone to bottom for hike up. It is a strenuous hike up.
Robert Treman State Park (Ithaca) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Treman State Park
- Robert Treman State Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Hotels near Robert Treman State Park:
- (0.61 mi) Rodeway Inn & Suites
- (0.31 mi) Peaceful home in Treman Park
- (0.50 mi) Grayhaven Motel
- (3.33 mi) Enfield Manor Bed and Breakfast
- (2.28 mi) La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro, Spa
- Restaurants near Robert Treman State Park:
- (1.13 mi) Ithaca Beer Co.
- (2.96 mi) MIX Kitchen and Bar
- (2.95 mi) Wegmans
- (3.49 mi) Purity Ice Cream Co
- (3.40 mi) Ithaca Bakery
- Attractions near Robert Treman State Park:
- (1.71 mi) Buttermilk Falls State Park
- (1.07 mi) Ithaca Beer Co.
- (4.53 mi) Southern Tier Balloon Tours
- (3.90 mi) Cascadilla Gorge Trail
- (6.30 mi) Experience! The Finger Lakes