Bear Mountain State Park

Name: Hike to ORAK Ruins and Jackie Jones Fire Tower
Start: 2026-11-14
Location: Bear Mountain State Park

New York State Park · Rockland County

HoursSee the full hours below

Entrance fee$10 / vehicle

CountyRockland

CampingDay use only

Directions Official NY State Parks page Park map Trail map Log a visit Trailside Zoo Map

Bear Mountain State Park entrance fee

$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

Bear Mountain State Park hours

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.

About Bear Mountain State Park

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.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🏊 Swimming
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating

Amenities & facilities

🛝 Playground
🌿 Nature Center
🌞 Day Use Only

Facility hours

Bear Mountain Pool - 2026 Anticipated Swimming Season:

Construction has delayed the opening of our pool. We anticipate it opening on July 4th.

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.