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Bear Mountain State Park is in Rockland and Orange counties in New York, United States of America.

Understand

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Bear Mountain has also been called "Bear Hill" and "Bread Tray Mountain".

History

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Doodletown was a settlement now within the bounds of the park.

Landscape

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Bear Mountain State Park is situated on the west bank of the Hudson along the Appalachian Trail.

Flora and fauna

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Climate

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Get in

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The park is at the northern terminus of the Palisades interstate Parkway.

CoachUSA's Short Line provides bus service from New York City.

Fees and permits

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It costs $10 per vehicle to enter.

Get around

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Map
Map of Bear Mountain State Park

See

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Do

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  • 1 Merry-Go-Round, +1 845-786-2731. This carousel has 42 carvings themed around local wildlife, such as bears, rabbits, and deer.

Buy

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

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Lodging

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  • 1 Bear Mountain Inn, 99 Service Rd, +1 855-548-1184. Fifteen rooms, each providing views of the lake and the mountain. No pets allowed.
  • 2 Overlook Lodge, 55 Hessian Dr. There are 24 rooms, some of them pet-friendly.

Camping

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Backcountry

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Stay safe

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