Chittenango Falls
New York · 167-foot drop · Chittenango Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Sunrise 5:38 AM · Sunset 8:21 PM · 14h 43m
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Chittenango Falls is a waterfall in Madison County, New York. It drops roughly 167 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Chittenango Falls State Park is a 193-acre (0.78 km2) state park located in Madison County, New York, east of Cazenovia Lake. The park features a 167-foot (51 m) waterfall that cascades over roughly 400-million-year-old bedrock. At the bottom of the falls Chittenango Creek flows underneath a wooden bridge. The park offers a variety of activities including picnic tables with pavilions, a playground, a nature trail, hiking, and fishing.
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 20 | 4.1 | 19.8 |
| Feb | 37 | 20 | 3.4 | 19 |
| Mar | 46 | 28 | 4.3 | 12.8 |
| Apr | 55 | 37 | 5.3 | 8.4 |
| May | 68 | 49 | 3.8 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 76 | 59 | 5.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 64 | 5.9 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 63 | 6.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 56 | 3.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 47 | 4.6 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 48 | 35 | 4 | 11 |
| Dec | 39 | 27 | 4.7 | 17.2 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenango Falls (this page) | — | 167 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Perryville Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Edwards Falls | 6 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Brickyard Falls | 7 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Buttermilk Falls | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Pratts Falls | 8 mi | 138 ft | — | — | — |
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~167 ft)
- Anderson Falls167 ft
- Newhalem Creek Falls167 ft
- Snowshed Falls167 ft
- Lemolo Falls165 ft
- Big Lost Falls164 ft
Questions visitors ask about Chittenango Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Chittenango Falls?
Chittenango Falls is 167 feet (51 m) tall. Source heights disagree by source — see the discrepancy box on the page.
Is Chittenango Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Chittenango Falls is inside Chittenango Falls State Park. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Chittenango Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Chittenango Falls State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Chittenango Falls?
No entrance fee. Chittenango Falls State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Chittenango Falls from a major city?
Chittenango Falls is 4 miles from Cazenovia (about 5 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
42.9786, -75.8415
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chittenango_Falls_State_Park
Wikidata (Q14706225)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14706225
GeoNames (5112563)
https://www.geonames.org/5112563/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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