State Line Lookout, Palisades
Alpine, NJ
The highest point of the Palisades cliffs, 532 feet above the Hudson, reached from the northbound Palisades Interstate Parkway. Trails run along the cliff edge; commercial vehicles are banned on the parkway.
- Nearest town
- Alpine, NJ
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 40.9890, -73.9075
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camp Yaw PawCampsite18 mi from State Line Lookout, Palisades
- Camp Glen GrayCampsite18 mi from State Line Lookout, PalisadesTents
- ACA CampCampsite19 mi from State Line Lookout, Palisades
- Liberty Harbor RVMotorhome stopover20 mi from State Line Lookout, Palisades · 50 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camp WyanokieCampsite24 mi from State Line Lookout, PalisadesTents
- Graymoor Hiker CampsiteCampsite25 mi from State Line Lookout, PalisadesFree
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FAQs
Where is State Line Lookout, Palisades?
State Line Lookout, Palisades is in Alpine, NJ, at GPS 40.9890, -73.9075. It is about 20 mi from New York.
Can you camp near State Line Lookout, Palisades?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Yaw Paw, about 18 mi away; within 25 mi there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass State Line Lookout, Palisades?
State Line Lookout, Palisades is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West of the Hudson: Palisades, Bear Mountain and the Shawangunks.
What is there to see near State Line Lookout, Palisades?
Places worth a stop nearby: Paterson Great Falls (15 mi), Liberty State Park (21 mi), Bear Mountain State Park (23 mi) and United States Military Academy at West Point (28 mi).
When is the best time to visit State Line Lookout, Palisades?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)