Alpine Picnic Area

Alpine Picnic Area is a scenic riverfront picnic area in Alpine, New Jersey. It is also the site of Alpine Pavilion and the historic Kearney House.

At the northern end of Henry Hudson Drive, Alpine Picnic Area features picnic tables, some grills (visitors may bring their own), restrooms, water, and waste receptacles, as well as access for fishing and crabbing and to our trail system.

The beach at the north end of the picnic area can be used for car-top boat launching (paddlers must be able to carry their boats and equipment from the parking area about 500 feet to the beach).

Advisories

Accident | Fire | Emergency

201-768-6001

Call this number before calling 9-1-1 in the park!

STORM DAMAGE EMERGENCY

Ongoing Until Further Notice:

Henry Hudson Drive closed to all use (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians) from entrance to Englewood Picnic Area north to Undercliff Picnic Area.

Access to Ross Dock and Englewood Picnic Areas from Edgewater park entrance only.
Access to Alpine and Undercliff Picnic Areas from Alpine park entrance only.

Dyckman Hill Road (Englewood Cliffs park entrance) remains closed to all use (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians). Dyckman Hill Trail (yellow markers) is closed.

Click to download our advisory for park visitors about ticks, poison ivy, and other safety concerns.

In spring and summer, it is common to encounter what may appear to be sick, injured, or orphaned young animals in the park. Most often, these animals are healthy — and safe where they are!

DO NOT DISTURB THEM

Please click here to learn more.

Signs or notices placed on-site, or instructions issued by employees of the Park Commission, supersede information posted here.

Parking Fees

Metered parking is in effect at these park areas:

Year-Round:

Fort Lee Historic Park

Allison Park

State Line Lookout
Note: First hour is free at State Line Lookout, but all drivers must enter their license plate number into the metered parking system via pay station or app upon arrival.

April – October:

Ross Dock Picnic Area

Englewood Picnic Area (south lots)

Alpine Picnic Area

Hazard’s Ramp
Only vehicles with trailers are allowed at Hazard’s, daily rate is $30.

Weekend Rates:
$2.50/hr.

Weekday Rates:
$1.50/hr.

Payment:
Use Credit/Debit Cards (no cash) at Pay Stations conveniently located in the parking areas or pay remotely using the Park Mobile or Flowbird apps.

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for more information, including no-fee days and exemptions for NJ seniors and others!

There are no parking fees charged at other park areas.

Open | Closed in the Park

Park areas are open to the public from 6 AM to 9 PM daily.

Park administrative offices are open Mon. – Fri., 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed on New Jersey State holidays).

State Line Lookout “Lookout Inn” refreshment stand is open Weds. – Sun., 9:30 AM to 5 PM
Kitchen closes at 4:15 PM.
Restrooms close at 4:45 PM.
Staff shortages and other factors may result in delayed openings or unexpected kitchen, bathroom, and/or building closures.
Call to confirm: 201-750-0465

Fort Lee Historic Park Visitor Center is open 10 AM to 4:45 PM.

Fort Lee Historic Park may have some weekday closures in May due to repaving.

The Kearney House is open most weekend afternoons and for special events.

STORM DAMAGE EMERGENCY

Ongoing Until Further Notice:

Henry Hudson Drive closed to all use (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians) from entrance to Englewood Picnic Area north to Undercliff Picnic Area.

Access to Ross Dock and Englewood Picnic Areas from Edgewater park entrance only.
Access to Alpine and Undercliff Picnic Areas from Alpine park entrance only.

Dyckman Hill Road (Englewood Cliffs park entrance) remains closed to all use (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians). Dyckman Hill Trail (yellow markers) is closed.

Signs or notices placed on-site, or instructions issued by employees of the Park Commission, supersede information posted here.

GPS: 40.944072, -73.919186

Alpine Picnic Area is accessible from Henry Hudson Drive. Grounds are open year-round. Restrooms may be closed in winter.

Metered parking is in effect at Alpine Picnic Area from April through October.

The park’s riverfront areas are NOT served by public transportation — visitors may need to consider rideshare or similar services.

The entrance booth at Alpine Picnic Area.

Photo: Anthony Taranto.

Click to download our Picnic Policy.

Please see our Picnics & Grilling page for Picnic Area FAQs!

Hiking at Alpine Picnic Area

Click to download a map keyed to a pair of hike descriptions that start from and end at the north end of Alpine Picnic Area.

“Cape Fly Away” | Easy | About 3 mi., 1.5 hrs. round-trip (with an opportunity to shorten by about half).

“Bombay Hook” | Moderate | About 7 mi., 5 hrs. round-trip.

A two-page version of this map and hike description (better for home printers) is also available to download.

Click to download a map (two-page format only) keyed to a history hike description that starts from and ends at the south end of Alpine Picnic Area.

“Huyler’s Landing History Hike” | Moderate | About 5 mi., 3.5 hrs. round-trip.

Alpine Boat Basin

Alpine Boat Basin is an independently operated public marina adjacent to Alpine Picnic Area. It is operated under a lease agreement with Alpine Marina, LLC.

For slip rental and other information, please call 201-985-6580.

Photo: Anthony Taranto.

Alpine Pavilion, at the north end of Alpine Picnic Area, is an open-air stone picnic pavilion that is available for use by groups by permit.

The historic Kearney House, at the north end of Alpine Picnic Area, was a 19th-century homestead and Hudson River tavern that today serves as a living-history museum.

The *John J. Walsh*, a futuristic-looking ferryboat employed by the Yonkers Ferry, departs from Alpine in 1939. Many thousands of visitors used to come to the park by ferry each year.

Site Tour of Alpine Picnic Area

The entrance booth at Alpine Picnic Area.

Entrance to Alpine Grove.

Picnic tables at Alpine Grove.

The walkway leading to the main picnic area at Alpine Picnic Area.

The authorized vehicle gate leading to the main picnic area at Alpine Picnic Area.

The Kearney House.

Looking toward the concession stand and Pavilion.

Alpine Pavilion and Picnic Area (concession stand on left).

Interior of Alpine Pavilion.

View from Alpine Pavilion.

Alpine Picnic Area near the Pavilion.

Looking toward the north end of Alpine Picnic Area.

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Site Tour of Alpine Picnic Area