Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• PARK HOURS
  Dawn to Dusk
  Open year round
  
  

• TRAILSIDE MUSEUM & ZOO
  https://www.trailsidemuseumsandzoo.org
  
  April 1 - October 31
  10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  
  November 1 - March 31
  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  

  Bears and coyotes go off exhibit 30 minutes prior to zoo closing time. Museums shut 15 minutes prior to zoo closing time.

• BEAR MOUNTAIN POOL - 2024 Anticipated Swimming Season
  
  6/15/24 - 6/16/24 Weekend ONLY
  6/22/24 - 9/2/24 Weekdays & Weekends

  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

  *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 DRIVE & TOWER
  April 1 - November 30,  weather permitting.

• BOAT RENTALS
  Please contact Guest Services at the Bear Mountain Inn for fees and hours of operation at 845-786-2731 ext. 1000.

• ICE RINK
  https://www.bearmountainicerink.org
  
  For public session hours and fees, and information on skate rentals and private rentals, please visit www.bearmountainicerink.org. Please also refer to their website before your visit to check if there has been an unscheduled closure for maintenance or inclement weather.

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

• VEHICLE USE FEE

• $10.00 per vehicle *pool & other amenities additional

  Collected:

  Year-Round

  Weekends & Holidays 8:00-5:00 PM

  Summer Months

  Weekdays 8:00-4:00 PM

  Weekends & Holidays 8:00-5:00 PM

• BUS USE 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 2024. 

  Bus Group Fee: $60.00
  On-Site Group Fee: $150.00

• POOL ADMISSION

• Pool Admission: FREE

• MERRY-GO-ROUND

• Please contact Guest Services at the Bear Mountain Inn for fees and hours of operation. 845-786-2731

• TRAILSIDE MUSEUM & 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, ext. 242
  
  
  

• 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 www.bearmountainicerink.org. 

Maps

New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.

• Bear Mountain State Park Trail Map

• Trail Map (pdf)
• Bear Mountain Recreation Map & General Information (pdf)
• Bear Mountain Trail Closures Map (pdf)

Key BCA Criteria:

- Waterfowl concentration site

- Migratory concentration site

- Diverse species concentration site

- Species at risk site

- Bird research site

The Iona Island/Doodletown BCA is located within the Bear Mountain and Harriman State Parks. The area includes one of the largest tidal wetlands in the Hudson River. The ecological importance of Iona Island has been recognized through designation as: Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat Area, and National Natural Landmark. The Iona Island area is an approximately 270 acre tidal wetland that ranges from freshwater to brackish. It is dominated by narrow leaved cattail. Non-vegetated tidal flats, sub-tidal aquatic beds, and rocky uplands also occur. Tidal creek channels and a high gradient freshwater creek are also present. The Doodletown portion is largely a steep, rocky, undeveloped forest land that hosts a wide array of forest-nesting species, including rare warblers. The area as a whole provides highly valuable habitats for: marsh- nesting birds, waterfowl, warblers, shorebirds, eagles, amphibians, reptiles and fish spawning and nursery areas.

Listed species include Bald Eagle (threatened), Least Bittern (threatened), Cerulean Warbler (special concern), Golden-winged Warbler (special concern), Osprey (special concern), Northern Harrier (threatened) and Pied-billed Grebe (threatened). Other bird species using the Doodletown area include Hooded Warbler, Kentucky Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Acadian Flycatcher. Over 165 bird species have been observed within the Iona Island/Doodletown BCA.

Download a copy of the BCA map.