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PARK MAP

  • Park Calendar

    See our full Calendar of Events

  • Lawn Games at Ross Dock

    Every Saturday in August | Ross Dock Picnic Area

  • Lecture: Found Drowned

    Thursday, August 13, 6pm | Johnson Public Library

  • Young Adult Hiking Social

    Sunday, August 16, 1pm | Ross Dock Picnic Area

  • PIP Sip n Paint

    Wednesday, August 19, 6pm | State Line Lookout

  • Rev. War Living History

    Sunday, August 23, 10am | Fort Lee Historic Park

  • Sturgeon Moon Park Market

    Wednesday, August 26, 3pm | State Line Lookout

  • Lecture: Hidden on Closter Mt.

    Thursday, August 27, 7pm | Fort Lee Historic Park

Welcome to the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey

2,500 acres of forested land within 12 miles of Hudson Riverfront and Clifftops... only minutes from midtown Manhattan!

Hiking >

Hikers and cross-country skiers have over 30 miles of trails to discover, ranging from gentle riverside strolls to challenging rock scrambles.

Picnicking >

Four riverfront picnic areas provide space to relax and play beside the Hudson's mighty views. Grilling is a common pastime as well!

Cycling >

The park includes miles of tree-covered roadway right along the Hudson — not to mention some grueling uphills to conquer!

 

Paddling >

The Palisades take on a whole new aspect when experienced from the river! Many beaches serve as launch sites and landing spots.

Fishing >

Fishing and crabbing are allowed along the shoreline, for the length of the park. Many enjoy our park areas for this recreational hobby.

Park Calendar >

Whether you love history, nature, just getting outside, you’ll find a wide range of public programs, open to all and at no or minimal cost.

 

As you explore this website, we hope you will enjoy learning more about the Palisades. Find out more by reading our Cliff Notes Articles, learning about our History and Nature, and looking through our growing collection of Digitized Photographs. You can also check us out on Facebook and Instagram!

  • New Jersey Black Heritage Trail

    State Line Lookout's trails are designated as culturally important to the Black History of New Jersey. We celebrate this area's past as a Freedmen Community, and look forward to sharing what we know with descendants and the public.

  • New Jersey Women's Heritage Trail

    The Women's Federation Monument is dedicated to the New Jersey Federation of Women's Clubs which were able to push for the creation of a unique interstate agency.

  • A National Landmark

    The Palisades Interstate Park is a National Historic Landmark, and preserves the Palisades Cliffs which are a National Natural Landmark. The Kearney House is on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • National Scenic Byway

    Both the Palisades Interstate Parkway and Henry Hudson Drive comprise a National Scenic Byway through our park. We encourage park visitors to share the road.