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Bear Mountain State Park Overview

Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The historic Bear Mountain Inn overlooks Hessian Lake and provides food and overnight accommodations. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, a dock on the Hudson for mooring small craft, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, a zoo, ski jumps as well as cross-country skiiing, nature, hiking, and biking trails. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late October through mid-March and an outdoor pool is open to swimmers from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands, and Harriman State Park. The Appalachian Trail traverses the Park. Read More

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Hotels

from: $199

The Thayer Hotel

674 Thayer Rd.
West Point, NY 10996 Map

Distance: 6.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Bear Mountain Inn

Bear Mountain State Park
Bear Mountain, NY 10911 Map

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $122

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WEST POINT-FORT MONTGOMERY

1106 ROUTE 9W
Fort Montgomery, NY 10922 Map

Distance: 2.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

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Attractions

Hudson Valley Outfitters

expert favorite attraction
Cold Spring, New York

Distance: 8.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This outfitter specializes in watercraft and kayak tours on the Hudson River.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
5_0

Boscobel Restoration

expert favorite attraction
1601 Rte. 9D
Garrison, New York

Distance: 5.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Two things about this magnificent mansion on the Hudson stand out: its splendid setting, among... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Storm King Art Center

expert favorite attraction
Old Pleasant Hill Rd
Mountainville, New York 10953

Distance: 8.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

A most unusual museum, this fabulous collection of modern, monumental sculpture benefits from... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Bear Mountain State Park

Distance (mi.)
New York La Guardia Airport 36.5 map
Newark Liberty International Airport 43.4 map
New York John F Kennedy International Airport 47.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Bear Mountain State Park

Distance (mi.)
Newburgh Stewart Airport 14.1 map
Westchester County Airport 22.0 map
Teterboro Airport 31.1 map

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