Palisades Interstate Park

Palisades Interstate Park is part of more than 100,000 acres of park lands and historic sites managed by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. NJ section was commission’s first acquisition after its formation in 1900. Bergen County’ secion is about 12 miles long and about half mile wide. It covers 2,500 acres and has been designated a National Natural Landmark. Here you will find 30 miles of hiking trails, two public boat basins, a boat launching ramp, four riverfront picnic areas, a scenic riverside drive, a cliff-top Parkway with three scenic overlooks, a nature sanctuary, and historic sites. All that just minutes from Manhattan.