New York State Park · Rockland County
Rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson, with a swimming pool, lake and river fishing, and the Trailside Museums and Zoo. Perkins Memorial Tower crowns the summit for views over the Hudson Highlands.
$10 per vehicle — Vehicle Entry Fee: $10.00 per vehicle *pool & other amenities additional Collected: Year-Round Weekends & Holidays 8:00-5:00 pm Weekdays 8:00-4:00 pm
Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk. Open year-round.
Hours:
April 1 - November 30; 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
December 1 - March 31; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
Bear Mountain Pool - 2026 Anticipated Swimming Season:
Construction has delayed the opening of our pool. We anticipate it opening on July 4th.
7/4/26 - 9/7/26 Weekdays & Weekends
Weekdays: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, Last Admission at 5:00 pm
Weekends: 11:00 am - 6:30 pm, Last Admission at 6:00 pm
Holidays: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm, Last Admission at 6:00 pm
Perkins Memorial and Drive Tower: April 1 - November 30, weather permitting.
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Phone845-786-2701
AddressPalisades Parkway or Route 9W North, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
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