Lucifer Falls (Enfield Glen) — Ithaca, NY

Getting there

moderate115 ftDog-friendlySwimming allowed

$10 per vehicle (Apr 1 – Nov 30, 6am–6:30pm)

Our take

Entry or parking: $10 per vehicle (Apr 1 – Nov 30, 6am–6:30pm). Difficulty: moderate.

Dogs allowed (usually leashed). Swimming is allowed.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Spring to fall is best for waterfall viewing.

Who it suits

Good for

bringing a leashed dog
a summer swimming hole
gorge and park scenery worth the day-use fee

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Lucifer Falls (Enfield Glen)?

$10 per vehicle (Apr 1 – Nov 30, 6am–6:30pm)

How do I get to Lucifer Falls (Enfield Glen)?

The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.

Can I bring my dog to Lucifer Falls (Enfield Glen)?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

Is swimming allowed at Lucifer Falls (Enfield Glen)?

Yes, per the managing agency — conditions and safety vary by season, so use judgment regardless.

Lucifer Falls (Enfield Glen) in Finger Lakes

We track 7 waterfalls in Finger Lakes.

Other waterfalls near Ithaca

Split Rock FallsElizabethtown · about 5413 mi · roadside

There are 3 other waterfalls we track in Tompkins. All Finger Lakes waterfalls →

Quick facts

Height115 ft

TrailNot published

Difficultymoderate

Fee / permit$10 per vehicle (Apr 1 – Nov 30, 6am–6:30pm)

Managing agencyNYS Parks — Robert H. Treman State Park

DogsAllowed

SwimmingAllowed

ADA accessNot published

CountyTompkins

RegionFinger Lakes

Official pageView source ↗

Source

parks.ny.gov

NYS Parks official park detail page, checked 2026-08-29. Page cites 115-foot Lucifer Falls and a seasonal lifeguarded swimming area in a stream-fed pool; notes swimming is not guaranteed and can close for water quality/weather/staffing.

Checked August 2026.