Advisories
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201-768-6001
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EMERGENCY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
Ongoing Until Further Notice:
Dyckman Hill Road (Englewood Cliffs park entrance) remains closed to all use (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians). Dyckman Hill Trail (yellow markers) is closed.
3/5/26 Update:
The Dyckman Hill section of the NJ Palisades has been closed since sustaining significant damage during Hurricane Ida in 2021. Following several years of engineering assessments and coordination with outside experts, FEMA, and State of New Jersey officials, the Palisades Interstate Park Commission has secured the funding necessary to move forward with repairs.
Construction is not expected to affect the upcoming season. Work is currently planned to begin next winter and will proceed in two phases.
The first phase will focus on stabilizing and repairing Dyckman Hill Road and will allow for the reopening of the Englewood Cliffs park entrance at PIP Exit 1, also known as the Dyckman Hill Road entrance.
The second phase will follow with a broader restoration of Henry Hudson Drive from Edgewater to Alpine, including drainage improvements, roadway rehabilitation, and repairs to the eastern parapet walls.
We will continue to share updates as construction dates are confirmed and look forward to seeing these long-anticipated repairs move forward.
EMERGENCY TRAIL REPAIRS
Ongoing Until Further Notice:
The Giant Stairs is closed to all use from Peanut Leap Cascade to Forest View.
Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed the Giant Stairs in order to properly assess both the damage and the stability of the terrain following the slide.
PUBLIC STATEMENT REGARDING GIANT STAIRS ASSESSMENT AND REOPENING EFFORTS
Open/Closed in the Park
Signs or notices placed on-site, or instructions issued by employees of the Park Commission, supersede information posted here.
Public Park Areas
Park areas are open to the public from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
Alpine Park Headquarters
Open every day 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed on New Jersey State holidays. Administrative offices are open Monday to Friday. Information on Court
State Line Lookout
Kitchen open every day. Kitchen closes at 4:30 PM. Restrooms close at 4:55 PM. Staff shortages and other factors may result in delayed openings or unexpected kitchen, restroom, and/or building closures. Call to confirm: 201-750-0465
Fort Lee Historic Park
Visitor Center is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00AM to 4:45 PM. Call for more information at 201-461-1776
Public Restrooms
Restrooms are open for the season at Ross Dock Picnic Area, Allison Park, and Alpine Pavilion.
Hazard's Ramp
Open for the season during park hours.
The Kearney House
Open 1:00-4:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays
Storm Damage Emergency
ENCOUNTERING AN ANIMAL
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.
ADVISORY FOR PARK VISITORS
Click to download our advisory for park visitors about ticks, poison ivy, and other safety concerns.