Bear Mountain State Park offers a serene escape into nature's embrace, located in New York's Hudson Valley. Known for its rugged terrain and crystal-clear lake, the park provides an array of recreational opportunities suitable for all visitors.
Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a family seeking outdoor adventures, Bear Mountain captivates with its diverse trails, scenic vistas, and charming picnic spots. The park is a haven for those who love nature, offering activities like paddle boating, swimming in the lake, and enjoying seasonal events such as fall foliage.
Bear Mountain State Park is open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Visit for an unforgettable outdoor experience that combines adventure with relaxation!
Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Basketball court
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Swings
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
It was a great experience to visit this place during the fall season. However, they need to control the crowd especially for parking space as we had to wait almost 30-40 mins for parking. They can either start online booking system or create multiple parking and entry points to avoid the crowd being accumulated at one place for parking. The walk around the lake and the place was also very good and pleasant. One can even rent a paddle boat for 10$ per person and 20$ boat rent which is refundable. It's a pretty good picnic spot where one can find a basketball court and a swimming pool too.
in September,🍃 The trails are well organized. It takes about 2 hours to get back and forth. There are quite a lot of things to see after hiking. It's a mountain worth a visit rather than a lot because of the parking fee
There was only 3 trails open so we chose the 947 steps because using my hands to climb up seemed a bit too extreme for our experience. It took us double the time the park attended advised us so we were in for a big surprise. Still, we felt accomplished and thankfully got back down before dark. I didn't want to walk another step after that for at least 3 days. Hopefully, some of their other trails will be open before the fall ends, and they can give better advice and direction. It was a beautiful park, lots of families and great if you're looking for a challenging hike.
Fun hike with lots of views and great facilities and bathroom. Lots of families and traffic on the weekends. Parking is a ten dollar cash fee for everyone. There is some scrambling and it can be slippery so I would definitely recommend hiking shoes and not sneakers… Great view of Manhattan at the summit 🏔️
A great state park to visit! Parking is $10 at the bear mountain inn and there are lots of great activities to do. They have an ice skating rink, hiking trails, and the Trailside Zoo and Museums. In the summer there are boat rentals on the lake and a large picnic area. Overall, it’s a great, family friendly place to visit!