Lucifer Falls
- Height
- 115 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Lucifer Falls drops about 115 ft on Enfield Creek in Tompkins County, New York. See every spot on Enfield Creek.
Closures and warnings
Gorge Trail has steep stairs and cliff exposure. Swim only in the designated lower-park area when open; not at the waterfall brink. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 115 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | About 115 ft cascade on Enfield Creek; signature waterfall of Robert H. Treman State Park |
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
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| Water type | Creek pool |
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Robert H. Treman State Park near Ithaca. Gorge Trail climbs past Lucifer Falls; swimming is at the stream-fed lower park pool when open. |
| Parking | Upper and lower park lots |
| Fee | Vehicle use fee when the entrance booth is open (Empire Pass accepted) |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Robert H. Treman State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | CCC-era stonework, camping, and a designated swimming area in the lower park (seasonal) |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Lucifer Falls open?
Gorge Trail has steep stairs and cliff exposure. Swim only in the designated lower-park area when open; not at the waterfall brink. As of September 28, 2026.
How tall is Lucifer Falls?
Lucifer Falls drops about 115 ft.
Can you swim at Lucifer Falls?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Lucifer Falls.
How do you get to Lucifer Falls?
The road in is paved. Robert H. Treman State Park near Ithaca. Gorge Trail climbs past Lucifer Falls; swimming is at the stream-fed lower park pool when open. Parking: Upper and lower park lots.
Do you need a reservation for Lucifer Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Lucifer Falls?
The fee is Vehicle use fee when the entrance booth is open (Empire Pass accepted).
When is Lucifer Falls flowing?
About 115 ft cascade on Enfield Creek; signature waterfall of Robert H. Treman State Park.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://parks.ny.gov/parks/robert-h-treman (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterfall.heightFt / waterfall.flowNote / access.amenities / rules.camping, access.fee / access.permitRequired / access.roadNote / access.parking, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / hazardNote, waterbodyName, waterfall.ephemeral, swimmerNotes.entryType)
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