Palisades Interstate Park

Category: Park in Alpine, New Jersey

Address: Alpine, NJ 07620, USA

Phone: +12017681360

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–9PM

Monday: 8AM–9PM

Tuesday: 8AM–9PM

Wednesday: 8AM–9PM

Thursday: 8AM–9PM

Friday: 8AM–9PM

Saturday: 8AM–9PM

Reviews

Jennifer Montano

Sep 5, 2022

Worst experience ever got stopped by police given tick

Meghna Rao

Aug 31, 2022

This is a huge park that consists of many trails. One of them being the the Giant Stairs. Beautiful trails on a hot day.

Joseph Schwartz

Aug 4, 2022

The red berry's on the cliffs are great.

Rita Dos Santos

Aug 2, 2022

Beautiful view of the Washington Bridge. Lots of shade, big tables, barbacue👍

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Questions & Answers

Is it safe for kids?

Sadia Asghar | Sep 9, 2020
Rohit Nayak | Sep 9, 2020

Safe as trails can be. I saw a few kids around when we went. But as far as trails go this is a moderate to difficult. And managing kids through that can be difficult. Hope this helps

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Good bird watching?

linda brunner | Sep 10, 2019
Gene | Sep 10, 2019

Yes sit at lookout parking lot... or one of those pull offs on palisades parkway and grab your binoculars

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Can you do picnic here. Is there any Pavilion?

Hossain Mohammed | Sep 10, 2018
Kristine Scheurer | Sep 10, 2018

Yes, picnic tables. Also snack area open at times

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Can you barbecue?

Ely | Sep 9, 2020
Kchocolatelove | Sep 9, 2020

Yes they have grills

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If I gather around 30 people, do I have to get a permit and set up at Apline Grove? Or is there elsewhere for free?

Abdullah Noory | Sep 10, 2019
YaSh Panchal | Sep 10, 2019

Yes need permit

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Is there a water park for kids?

Lindy Pagan | Sep 10, 2019
Bo Kim | Sep 10, 2019

No I didn't see one, not even a playground but there may be a playground by the Ft Lee entrance side

Where do we park?

Miguel Ramos | Sep 10, 2019
Duvid Men | Sep 10, 2019

There is parking over there.

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Is it worth visiting at this time of the year ?

Pranit Kulkarni | Sep 10, 2019
Steve Schwinn | Sep 10, 2019

Yes. Great views of the Hudson River. Great workout to walk from the shore to the top of the Palisades with loop options.

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Are you allowed to camp all night, also is it free or?

Juliette Miranda | Sep 10, 2018
Mike Duffy. | Sep 10, 2018

No

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Could I host a really small wedding? Reserving the picnic tables?

karen arce | Sep 10, 2018
Renee Sotelo | Sep 10, 2018

Size wise, it would be good for a small outdoor wedding. I've seen weddings over there, where they had easy ups, tables, and chairs. You will have to contact the Bergen County Parks Department. Good Luck

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Is this a great place to live

Annette Carroll | Sep 10, 2018
John Velez | Sep 10, 2018

Yes nice area.

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Can I ride a dirt bike here

George Renker | Sep 10, 2018
kirsten sonnenberg | Sep 10, 2018

Trails are not for bikes unfortunately. It's posted when you walk into the park.

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Does any NJT bus makes a stop here ?

PRANAI RAI | Apr 12, 2022
Greg D | Apr 12, 2022

There are nearly a dozen NJ Transit bud stops along the route that the Park and it’s points of interest are located. From the George Washington Bridge in Ft. Lee, and north from there, you can find stops near and on rt 9W to access the park

Is there table area with any roof like Pavillion for rainy or sunny day?

Kate Jang | Oct 14, 2021
Samyadev Datta | Oct 14, 2021

Yes. Down by exit 2 boat marina, there is an area with a roof and can be booked for gathering.

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What has happened to the deer population? We live in Edgewater and they used to walk the cliff behind us...coming from the park...they seem to have vanished

Susan Krosnick | Sep 9, 2020
DeusCurrentMachina O. | Sep 9, 2021

I hunted and ate them all. Population control. Delicious.

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Can i go fishing there?

Omar Sattaur | Sep 9, 2020
PJ K | Sep 9, 2020

Yes

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Can swim here?

Chris Manna | Sep 9, 2020
Harold Kozlowski | Sep 9, 2020

No! The water is 200 feet below you!

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How do you get a kayak permit?

Robin Mandel | Sep 9, 2020
Miguel Camacho | Sep 9, 2020

in new yor I don't know I have my permission a long time ago I took it out in Canada

Are there campgrounds and elect on zsite?

David Rose | Sep 9, 2020
Marc “Tempesto” Palumbo | Sep 9, 2020

Yes, and a boat launch. After May 30th you need to pay a small fee and reservations are advised.

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Can fall color be seen there now?

Anika Nawar | Sep 9, 2020
Rebeca Fernandez | Sep 9, 2020

No jet another week

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Is their entrance fees

Omar Arkhaga | Sep 10, 2019
Lee MJ | Sep 9, 2020

I think there is a fee between May and September(no fee after Labor day).

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Is there bbq facilities, for example grills tables, chairs, water tab etc? If so is it free of charge to use?

June Bum Park | Sep 10, 2019
Theon Smith | Sep 10, 2019

It does have grills and tables with chairs but I personally will still bring some extra because there are not to may grills tables and chairs or get there early. There is no water tabs but there is a bathroom, and it is five dollars for parking

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Parking is free?

June Bum Park | Sep 10, 2019
LaTisa | Sep 10, 2019

Yes, parking is free.

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Can you fly a drone at this park?

Mr WNN | Sep 10, 2019
The Great Artiste | Sep 10, 2019

I wouldn't think so. It's environmentally intrusive and not safe.

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Is there parking?

ravi Sookdeo | Sep 10, 2019
Bittachon Inc | Sep 10, 2019

Yes there is

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Do they allow smoke bombs for photography here?

Jackie Hosking | Sep 10, 2018
Faigi Derman | Sep 10, 2018

Probably not as it would scare away the wildlife. We were requested to be very quiet near the falcon (by the many photographers there).

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Can I rent a boat here?

Farid Azouaou | Sep 10, 2018
Charles Shopsis | Sep 10, 2018

Nope

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You can fish

Ricardo Jimenez | Sep 10, 2018
Vero J. | Sep 10, 2018

No

What time does the Ranger Station close in tiorati?

Elaine Moore | Sep 10, 2018
Charles Shopsis | Sep 10, 2018

TIORATI is not in Palisades state park it's in Harriman State park

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Are the parking lots open after sunset between November and April?

Affixton Jetton | Sep 10, 2018
Christine Lee | Sep 10, 2018

Closes at sunset

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Where can I find daily fishing tide schedules for Palisades Interstate Parks ??

Tyrone Harris | Sep 10, 2018
Raymond Aviles | Sep 10, 2018

How much is it to get in?

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