Parking Information & Fees | Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey

Scroll down for information about exemptions for NJ seniors and others!

Metered Parking, Year-Round:

Fort Lee Historic Park

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

Metered Parking, April 1 – October 31:

Ross Dock Picnic Area

Englewood Picnic Area (south lots)

Alpine Picnic Area

Hazard’s Ramp
Only vehicles with trailers are allowed at Hazard’s

No Fee Days in 2024

All Wednesdays
(Except at Fort Lee Historic Park)

New Year’s Day
Monday, January 1

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 15

Presidents Day
Monday, February 19

Easter
Sunday, March 31

Earth Day
Monday, April 22

Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 19

Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day
Monday, October 14

Election Day
Tuesday, November 5

Veterans Day
Monday, November 11

Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28

Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25

Enforcement of the metered parking systems in the park is through the LICENSE PLATES of parked vehicles. Visitors DO NOT need to enter a space number into the system or post a printed receipt in their vehicles.

Scroll down for Information about Tidal Flooding in Parking Areas.

Payment Methods

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.

Metered Parking Hours & Fees

Weekend Collection Times*

April 1 – April 30

8 AM – 7 PM

May 1 – August 31

8 AM – 8 PM

September 1 – September 30

8 AM – 7 PM

October 1 – October 31

8 AM – 6 PM

November 1 – March 31

8 AM – 5 PM

Weekend Rates*

$2.50/hr. for first 4 hours

$1.50/hr. for hours 4–8

$1.00/hr. for hours 8–12

$20.00 maximum per day

Hazard’s Ramp

$30.00/day

*In effect on Saturdays & Sundays and on Memorial Day (Monday, May 29, 2023), Independence Day (Tuesday, July 4, 2023), and Labor Day (Monday, September 4, 2023).

Weekday Collection Times

April 1 – October 31

8 AM – 6 PM

November 1 – March 31

8 AM – 5 PM

Weekday Rates

$1.50/hr. for first 4 hours

$1.00/hr. for each additional hour

$12.00 maximum per day

Hazard’s Ramp

$30.00/day

Vehicles must park in designated spaces ONLY.

First hour is free at State Line Lookout, but visitors must enter their license plate into the pay station (even if staying less than an hour).

Park areas fill early on nice days! Visitors CANNOT reserve parking spaces, and payment of the meter fee does NOT guarantee a space if a vehicle leaves the park and then attempts to return.

No refunds are issued.

Parking areas are closed when they fill to capacity, and are only reopened when a sufficient number of vehicles have left.

Parking fees are NOT transferable from one park area to another.

Enforcement of all parking policies is by the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police.

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

Advisories

Accident | Fire | Emergency

201-768-6001

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

Restrooms at Englewood Picnic Area closed for emergency repairs. (Port-a-johns available as of 4/17.)

HURRICANE IDA RECOVERY

Ongoing Until Further Notice:

Dyckman Hill Road (Englewood Cliffs park entrance) remains CLOSED TO ALL USE (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians). Dyckman Hill Trail (yellow markers) remains open to hikers.

Park Headquarters building remains closed to the public for fire remediation (email & phone communication remain active). No public restrooms or water are available on site.

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.

The New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub provides the public with the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 and the State's response, including rules, regulations, and other guidance about how to keep yourself and others safe.

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

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 9 PM daily.

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 open most weekend & holiday afternoons and for special events.

Restrooms at Englewood Picnic Area closed for emergency repairs. (Port-a-johns available as of 4/17.)

Park offices are closed on all New Jersey State holidays.

HURRICANE IDA RECOVERY

Ongoing Until Further Notice:

Dyckman Hill Road (Englewood Cliffs park entrance) remains CLOSED TO ALL USE (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians). Dyckman Hill Trail (yellow markers) remains open to hikers.

Park Headquarters building remains closed to the public for fire remediation (email & phone communication remain active). No public restrooms or water are available on site.

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

The following park visitors may be eligible to claim exemptions from metered parking:

Senior citizens aged 62 and over with a valid NJ driver license and valid NJ vehicle registration

Notes: Documents must be current. Name and address on license and registration must match. Seniors who lease a vehicle must present the full registration slip that includes their first and last names as the lessee. Seniors can receive only one exemption per person even if they own or lease more than one vehicle. Seniors with the same address can each apply for their own exemption. These exemptions are valid for 12 months following application approval and must be renewed annually.

Click here to download a senior exemption application and more information. Bring the completed application with your license and registration plus a check for $5.00 (no cash or credit card!) for easy in-person registration at Fort Lee Historic Park on Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 AM to 4:30 PM!

If you prefer to apply from home, you can mail your application (including copies of your supporting documents and payment) or you can click here to access our online portal, including a step-by-step walk-through to guide you through the process!
For questions or help with the application process, please call 201-705-5979 or send an email to parking@njpalisades.org.

Purple Heart Recipients and Disabled Veterans

Note: These visitors DO NOT need to apply for an exemption. Government-issued license plates and hangtags will be accepted as identification.

Boat Basin Tenants in the Park

Starting spring of 2024 Boat Basin tenants who rent a slip for the season at Alpine or Englewood Boat Basin may apply with the Commission for hang tags that will allow them access to free designated boater parking areas. Designated boater parking areas are for boat basin tenants only and are designated via signs. Commission-provided hangtags are needed to park in designated boater parking spaces. Hangtags are available free of charge to registered boaters that lease a slip at one of the Boat Basins. Additional information and applications will be available here soon.

Please note: Metered parking exemptions are NOT valid at Hazard’s Ramp.

Information about Tidal Flooding in Parking Areas

Alpine parking area during high tide looking north — During the several days around a new or full moon, tides run higher than normal, and it is possible that sections of the parking areas closest to the river at Englewood and Alpine Picnic Areas may flood for up to several hours around the time of high tide. This is especially likely if there is storm activity in the area (including offshore) and at certain times of year, especially in the fall. These conditions have become more frequent and severe in recent years and are likely to worsen further as sea levels continue to rise due to climate change!

Alpine parking area during high tide looking south — During the several days around a new or full moon, tides run higher than normal, and it is possible that sections of the parking areas closest to the river at Englewood and Alpine Picnic Areas may flood for up to several hours around the time of high tide. This is especially likely if there is storm activity in the area (including offshore) and at certain times of year, especially in the fall. These conditions have become more frequent and severe in recent years and are likely to worsen further as sea levels continue to rise due to climate change!

This chart shows the dates of upcoming moon phases — remember, tides run high for several days before and after the New and Full moon phases.

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.

Click here to download the Park Commission’s press release about the switch to metered parking in the park in 2022.