Henry Hudson Drive

Henry Hudson Drive is a scenic roadway constructed between 1912 and 1940 that begins at the Edgewater park entrance and follows the Hudson River north for 8 miles to the Alpine park entrance, providing access to the park’s riverfront areas.

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.

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

Henry Hudson Drive is closed to vehicles from Alpine circle to Undercliff Picnic Area for the season.

The Kearney House is closed for the season.

Restrooms are closed for the season at Ross Dock Picnic Area (port-a-johns available), 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.

Henry Hudson Drive is open to motor vehicles and bicycles, conditions permitting, during the warm weather season (approx. May through November).

During the cold-weather season (approx. December through April), the section from Dyckman Hill Road north to Alpine Approach Road is closed to motor vehicles.

On the Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day weekends, Henry Hudson Drive is closed to motor vehicles from the Ross Dock circle to the entrance to Englewood Picnic Area and from the entrance to Undercliff Picnic Area to Alpine circle.

Dyckman Hill Road is CLOSED TO ALL USE (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians) until further notice due to damage from Hurricane Ida.

Due to rock slides, tree falls, and other emergency situations or maintenance work, sections of Henry Hudson Drive may need to be temporarily closed. When a barrier has been put in place by the Parkway Police on any roadway, the roadway beyond that barrier is to be considered closed for all use; those going beyond such a barrier are subject to summonses.

At the south end of the park, Henry Hudson Drive begins at the park’s Edgewater entrance, at the Edgewater–Fort Lee border (River Road/Hudson Terrace).

On the entrance drive to Ross Dock Picnic Area from Henry Hudson Drive.

Heading south on the Drive at the intersection with Dyckman Hill Road, which connects the Drive with the Englewood Cliffs park entrance at Palisade Avenue (PIP Exit 1).

The Greenbrook Bridge — an engineering triumph when it was built in the early twentieth century, and about the mid-point in the seven-mile length of the Drive. Click here to learn more about the history of this unique roadway!

Alpine circle — Alpine Approach Road, about 1.25 mi. long, connects Henry Hudson Drive with the Alpine park entrance at U.S. Route 9W (PIP Exit 2).

Alpine Approach Road, about 1.25 mi. long, connects Henry Hudson Drive with the Alpine park entrance at U.S. Route 9W (PIP Exit 2).

Scenic Byway

Picnic Areas

Overlook Areas

Historic Sites

In the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey