Buttermilk Creek

Buttermilk Falls State Park was established to protect the several falls in Buttermilk Creek. Like Watkins Glen, a great hiking path has been built to admire the falls carving through more of the Finger Lakes shale layer. Buttermilk does not have as deep a gorge or have as large or steep waterfalls as Watkins Glen. Canyoning is not allowed Canyoning is off limits like the other nearby New York State Parks, however there are a few designated areas in Buttermilk Creek where swimming is allowed.