Operating Hours & Seasons

VIP Terry McKenna

Paterson Great Falls NHP - Current Schedule

Rangers are available 9:00AM-4:30PM Wednesday-Friday with guided walking tours at 2PM and on Sat./Sun at 11AM and 2PM as staffing permits. Please call 973-523-0370 or 201-458-3475 (park cell number) the day of your visit to ensure tour availability.

Grounds open for visiting sunrise-sunset.

The National Park's main visitor parking lot at 72 McBride Avenue Extension will be closed every day sometime after dark, and reopened every morning between 7:45am and 8:45am.

Frequently visiting? Check our social media for activity alerts and our Park Tours and Special Programs page for up-to-date tour offerings and schedules, as well as links to our Educational Programs.

Please Note:
We do not have indoor facilities. Portable toilets are available 9AM-4PM, staff permitting.
National Park Passport stamps are available at the administrative office at our main address during operating hours.