Fishing & Crabbing

Fishing & Crabbing are permitted along the seawalls and shoreline of the Hudson River within the park, including at our riverfront picnic areas and along the length of the Shore Trail (trails are “carry in—carry out” — all trash must be carried back out with you and disposed of properly), anywhere signs are not posted prohibiting these activities. Bait is not sold in the park.

At “Hooked on the Hudson,” an annual fishing contest and other activities sponsored by the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association and held each spring at Ross Dock Picnic Area.

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:

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

Vehicle access to Ross Dock & Englewood Picnic Areas is from Edgewater park entrance only.
Vehicle access to Alpine & Undercliff Picnic Areas is 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) closed.

Click here to download the PIPC press release.

Seasonal Maintenance closures:
Henry Hudson Drive between Englewood and Alpine will be closed to all use on weekends beginning November 9.
Other closures on park roads will be occurring during weekdays — please heed all signs and park personnel so we can safely complete this important work!

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.

Click here
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 7 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 Weds. through Sun., 10 AM to 4:45 PM.
201-461-1776

The Kearney House is closed for the season except for special events.

Restrooms are closed for the season at Ross Dock Picnic Area, Allison Park, and at the Pavilion at Alpine Picnic Area (parking plaza restrooms remain open). Outdoor drinking fountains have been turned off for the season throughout the park.

STORM DAMAGE EMERGENCY

Ongoing Until Further Notice:

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

Vehicle access to Ross Dock & Englewood Picnic Areas is from Edgewater park entrance only.
Vehicle access to Alpine & Undercliff Picnic Areas is 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) closed.

Click here to download the PIPC press release.

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

Licenses are not required, but New Jersey State fishing regulations are in effect and enforced, and anyone over the age of 16 must hold a New Jersey Saltwater Registry permit. (The permit is free — click here for more information.)

Click to download NJ DEP’s poster on recreational fishing size limits, possession limits, and seasons.

Click here for the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection’s fishing regulations

Click here for NJ DEP’s advisory page on safe amounts of fish to consume.

Reeling one in at Alpine Picnic Area. Common species caught along the Palisades include catfish, striped bass, white perch, tomcod, eels, and blue-claw crabs.

Because the Hudson River is tidal, it is helpful to have a sense of when daily high and low tides will occur on any given day you are planning to go fishing here. These charts show today’s tides at the three most accessible and popular park locations for fishing:

This chart shows today’s tide predictions for Ross Dock Picnic Area in Fort Lee (based on data for Edgewater, NJ, about a mile south of Fort Lee).

Click here if the graphic does not load correctly, or if you would like to check an alternative source of tide information (set to George Washington Bridge in NY).

This chart shows today’s tide predictions for Englewood Picnic Area (based on data for Spuyten Duyvil Creek entrance, directly across the Hudson).

Click here if the graphic does not load correctly, or if you would like to check an alternative source of tide information.

This chart shows today’s tide predictions for Alpine Picnic Area.

Click here if the graphic does not load correctly, or if you would like to check an alternative source of tide information.

Learn more about the tides on the Hudson and their effect on the ecology of this river estuary at our Exploring Nature page!

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