Bear Mountain State Park in Bear Mountain, New York, has a vehicle-use fee, but extra activities can have separate charges and hours. For Bear Mountain State Park tickets and fees, check which costs apply to your plans before setting out; the park is about a 6-minute drive from Budget Motor Inn- Stony Point.
- Park hours: Year-round, from dawn to dusk.
- Vehicle-use fee: $10 per vehicle; collection hours vary by weekday, weekend and holiday.
- Location: Palisades Parkway or Route 9W North, Bear Mountain, NY 10911.
- Trailside Museum and Zoo: No admission charge; a cash donation is suggested.
What does a ticket search mean at Bear Mountain State Park?
For general park access, check the vehicle-use fee rather than looking only for an individual admission ticket. The park is open year-round from dawn to dusk, but its facilities and activities may have separate fees and schedules.
Bear Mountain has hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, fishing access, boat rentals, a swimming pool, an ice rink, a merry-go-round, and the Trailside Museums and Zoo.
If your plans include one of these, confirm its own admission or rental details before you go. For an overview of Bear Mountain State Park trails, views and visitor planning, consider what you want to fit into the day.
What vehicle fees and payment details should you verify?
The vehicle-use fee is $10 per vehicle. It is collected from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.
New York State Parks advises contacting the park to verify vehicle-use fees, which vary by location and season. The Empire Pass costs $80 and provides unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the State Department of Environmental Conservation.
When do reservations or separate activity fees matter?
Separate facilities can have their own fees, hours or access requirements, so check the details for each activity you plan to use. For groups arriving by bus, the park requires permits well ahead of the outing; call 845-786-2702 ext. 2 for information.
The Trailside Museum and Zoo has no admission charge, with a suggested cash donation of $1 per person. Some animals go off exhibit 30–45 minutes before closing, and the museums close 15 minutes before the zoo.
For the merry-go-round, call Bear Mountain Inn Guest Services at 845-786-2731 to confirm fees and hours. For boat rentals, call the same number at ext. 1000. Public-session hours and fees, skate rentals, private rentals and unscheduled closure updates for the ice rink are available through the Bear Mountain Ice Rink website.
What should you know about parking and arrival?
Check the vehicle-use fee and its collection hours alongside your arrival plans; the collection schedule differs between weekdays and weekends or holidays. For more detail on access and parking, read Bear Mountain State Park parking and arrival tips.
Perkins Memorial Drive and Tower are open from April 1 through November 30, weather permitting. If visiting them is part of your plan, confirm access conditions before you set out.
Where can you confirm current Bear Mountain State Park rules?
The New York State Parks page provides current hours, fees, conditions and updates. For general park information, call 845-786-2701. Since fees and facility details can change, check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Is there an admission ticket for Bear Mountain State Park?
The park charges a vehicle-use fee rather than a general individual admission ticket. Some facilities and activities may have separate charges.
Does the $10 vehicle fee cover park activities?
No. Pool and other amenities cost extra; confirm the fee for any specific activity you plan to use.
Is the Trailside Museum and Zoo free?
There is no admission charge. A $1 cash donation per person is suggested.