Directions to Bear Mountain Inn and State Park

The Bear Mountain Inn is located approximately 45 minutes from New York City and is conveniently located at the intersection of the Palisades Parkway and Route 9W in Rockland County, New York. It is situated in the heart of the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-state region.

From the Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the Parkway North past Exit 19 to the Bear Mountain Bridge Circle. At the circle, make the first right onto Route 9W south and go to the traffic light. Bear right and go up the hill. The entrance to the Inn and parking lot is 200 feet on the right.

From the North via I-87 (New York State Thruway)
Take I-87 south to exit 16 (Harriman). At the traffic light, turn left onto Route 32. At third light, turn left onto Route 6 East. Take Route 6 East to the Queensboro Traffic Circle. At circle, make the third right onto the Palisades Parkway North. Follow Palisades Parkway directions above.

From the North via Route 9W (and Stewart Airport)
Take Route 9W south to the Bear Mountain Circle. Take the second exit off the circle (9W South) to the first traffic light. Bear right at the light and go up hill. The entrance to the Inn and parking lot is 200 feet on the right.

From the East/South via I-87/287 (New York State Thruway)
Take 287 West over the Tappan Zee Bridge to Exit 13N (Palisades Interstate Parkway North). Follow Palisades Parkway directions above.

From New York City via the Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the upper level of the George Washington Bridge. Take the very first right onto the Palisades Interstate Parkway North. Follow Palisades Parkway directions above.

From the South via Garden State Parkway
Take the Garden State Parkway North to last exit (I-87/287, New York State Thruway). Bear right for I-87 east/south (towards Tappan Zee Bridge). Take I-87 to Exit 13N (Palisades Interstate Parkway North). Follow above Palisades Parkway directions above.