RV rental Chittenango Falls State Park, NY: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

All signs of the surrounding agricultural farms disappear upon entering Chittenango Falls State Park. Tall, slim trees tower overhead, its branches reaching out to one another to form a lacy canopy that filters light onto the forest floor. Nearby, the sound of water gurgling and burbling away creates a pleasant background sound that accompanies birdsongs in the trees. The two-tier waterfall stream year-round. In springtime, after the snowmelt occurs, the waterfall turns into a blazing gush of water, hiding the massive granite boulders underneath the white froth. As the flow of water ebbs under the heat of the summer, it slows to form a delicate, wide veil of water. Hikers and photographers can choose to enjoy the waterfall from the footbridge at the lower level or take a short trail to the top of the falls. Though Chittenango Falls State Park is a smaller one, covering around 193 acres, there’s plenty of hiking fun to be had. The Chittenango Gorge Trail follows Chittenango for about two miles before veering off into deep woods. The trail, which is laid over old railroad tracks, meanders south for about 10 miles, eventually connecting to Cazenovia. Nearby state parks and forests, such as Helen McNitt State Park, offer year-round recreational fun. Hike, fish, swim, snowshoe, cross-country ski, and more.