TRUMANSBURG, NY (607NewsNow) — The former Camp Barton has a new name.

According to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, the location on Route 89 will be renamed Three Falls State Park “in recognition of the three scenic waterfalls found on, and adjacent to, the 90-acre property.”

In 2024, the land once owned by the Boy Scouts was sold to NYS Parks and will be operated by a local development corporation formed by the village of Trumansburg and the towns of Ulysses and Covert.

“The Village of Trumansburg is thrilled to be a partner in this once-in-a-century opportunity to bring additional public lands to the shores of Cayuga Lake,” Mayor Rordan Hart said. “I want to thank everyone who made this effort successful, from State Parks to the Governor’s office, and I especially want to thank our partners at the Towns of Ulysses and Covert for seeing this process through.” 

The plan for Three Falls State Park “outlines a vision for a sustainable, accessible and affordable state park. The plan calls for the construction of modern amenities, implementation of an invasive species management strategy, and improvements to existing structures, trails and utilities.”

State officials say the improvements will come in four phases.