Bear Mountain State Park
Notice: Park Conditions Update — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listedAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(845) 786-2701
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Construction Trail DetoursPlease be advised of trail detours near the Bear Mountain Inn for the Suffern-Bear Mountain, Appalachian, and Major Welch Trails due to ongoing… (more)
Please be advised of trail detours near the Bear Mountain Inn for the Suffern-Bear Mountain, Appalachian, and Major Welch Trails due to ongoing construction through Summer 2027.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure Park Conditions UpdateMany trail closures still remain in effect. More Information
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 5,477 acres, Bear Mountain State Park lies in Rockland/Orange County, about 4 miles west of Peekskill.
Visitors come for winter sports, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and boat or kayak rentals. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Mon–Fri | 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | — | |
| Sat–Sun | 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | — | |
| Park | Daily | 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Apr 1 – Nov 30 |
| Daily | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Dec 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Other — Holidays | Daily | 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk. Open year-round. 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
Hours: April 1 - November 30; 10:00 am - 4:30 pm December 1 - March 31; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Some animals go off exhibit 30-45 minutes prior to zoo closing time. Museums shut 15 minutes prior to zoo closing time.
Holidays: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm, Last Admission at 6:00 pm
Last entry is 30 minutes before the pool closes Merry Go-Round: Please contact Guest Services at the Bear Mountain Inn to confirm fees and hours of operation. 845-786-2731 Perkins Memorial and Drive Tower: April 1 - November 30, weather permitting. Bear Mountain Ice Rink: For public session hours and fees, and information on skate rentals and private rentals, please visit their website at Bear Mountain Ice Rink. Please also refer to their website before your visit to check if there has been an unscheduled closure for maintenance or inclement weather.
Trailside Museum and Zoo: To plan your visit or obtain further information, please visit the official website at Trailside Museum and Zoo.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $10.00 per vehicle | $10 · vehicle |
| Bus Group Fee | $60 |
| On-Site Group Fee | $150 |
| Pool Admission | $5 · person |
| Suggested donation | $1 · person |
| Public Skating: Admission | $5 |
| 4 and under | Free |
| Skate Rental (per pair) | $10 |
| Skate Sharpening | $10 |
| Private Rink Rental | $300 |
Official wording
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 Bus Permit Bus groups visiting Bear Mountain must obtain bus permits well ahead of their intended date of outing. Please contact (845) 786-2702 ext. 2 for more information. *Bear Mountain will not be accepting buses on weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) or holidays, from May through October 2026. • Bus Group Fee: $60.00 • On-Site Group Fee: $150.00 Pool Admission Pool Admission: $5.00/per person; CASH ONLY Merry-Go-Round Please contact Guest Services at the Bear Mountain Inn for fees and hours of operation. 845-786-2731 Trailside Museum and Zoo No charge. Donations accepted. Suggested donation $1.00 per person; CASH ONLY. Boat Rentals Please contact Guest Services at the Bear Mountain Inn for fees and hours of operation. 845-786-2731 Commercial Docking - Hudson River All boats require permits. Call Bear Mountain Office: 845-786-2701 Ice Rink Public Skating: • Admission: $5.00 • 4 and under: Free • Skate Rental (per pair): $10.00 • Skate Sharpening: $10.00 Private Rink Rental: $300/hr *Those interested should please fill out the form available here, and return it to the office at least ten days prior to the requested date. With any questions, please call 845-786-2701, x266. Visit them at their website for additional information, holiday hours, and any cancellations at Bear Mountain Ice Rink.
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Dogs only, must be on a leash not more than 6-feet.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BikingBoatingFishingHikingWinter sportsSwimmingCamping
Swimming
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
Boating and paddling
Boat Rentals: Please contact Guest Services at the Bear Mountain Inn for fees and hours of operation at 845-786-2731 ext. 1000.
Amenities
Facilities
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Water
- Swimming pool
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Boat Rentals, Fishing, Food, Gift Shop, Ice Skating, Playing Field(s), Visitor Center
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Palisades Parkway or Route 9W North
Bear Mountain, NY 10911 - Nearest town
- Peekskill — about 4 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.2990, -73.9924
- Phone
- (845) 786-2701
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Main Entrance: Palisades Interstate Parkway - Exit 19 - Perkins Memorial Tower
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Bear Mtn Bridge.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Mwanner at English Wikipedia
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology