Lake Hopatcong - Wikipedia
WEBLake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater body in New Jersey, United States, about 4 square miles (10 km 2) in area. Located 30 miles (48 km) from the Delaware River and 40 miles (64 km) from Manhattan, New York City, the lake forms part of the border between Sussex and Morris counties in the state's northern highlands region.
NJDEP | Hopatcong State Park | New Jersey State Park Service
WEBLake Hopatcong is the largest lake in New Jersey and the most striking feature of Hopatcong State Park. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, a large picnic area with grills, boat launch access onto Lake Hopatcong, volleyball and basketball courts, soccer field and playground equipment.
Lake Hopatcong | The Lake Hopatcong Website
WEBLake Hopatcong is New Jersey at its best. Preview the many restaurants here on lakehopatcong.com, your local directory for Lake Hopatcong. Even in the winter months, dining at the lake is beautiful. Ice boats, snowmobiles, and ice fishermen can be seen from many of the waterfront restaurants.
THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Lake Hopatcong - Tripadvisor
WEBAug 9, 2023 · Things to Do in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey: See Tripadvisor's 2,065 traveler reviews and photos of Lake Hopatcong tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lake Hopatcong. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Lake Hopatcong | VisitNJ.org
WEBOverview. Lake Hopatcong is New Jersey's largest freshwater lake offering residents and visitors outstanding boating, sailing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, water sports and more year-round. Located just 30 miles from the Delaware Water Gap and 40 miles from New York City via I-80, Lake Hopatcong's 45 miles of shoreline is home to restaurants ...
History of Lake Hopatcong - The Largest Lake in NJ - NJ Paddle
WEBDec 14, 2020 · Lake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater lake in New Jersey. The lake measures nine miles in length, and with its many coves, islands, and points has 40 miles of shoreline. The lake was created during the last ice age and started out as two smaller spring-fed lakes.
Hopatcong State Park - Wikipedia
WEBHopatcong State Park is a state park in the Landing section of Roxbury Township, New Jersey. Operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry , the park consists of two parcels of land: one that encompasses Lake Hopatcong and some of its southwestern shore, and another that encompasses Lake Musconetcong about one mile to ...
Hopatcong State Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go …
WEBLake Hopatcong is the largest lake in New Jersey. It is 9 miles in length with 2,500 acres of fresh water. It was once part of the Morris Canal which stretched from Phillipsburg to Newark some 90 miles carrying iron, coal and zinc in the 1800's. Lake Hopatcong has both private and public beach access.
Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 40°57′39″N 74°36′46″W. Lake Hopatcong is a census-designated place (CDP) [5] located in Jefferson Township, Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It includes communities on the northeast side of Lake Hopatcong, the largest freshwater body in the state.
Lake Hopatcong | VisitNJ.org
WEBLake Hopatcong was created in the 1860s to feed the Morris Canal – the main route for freight transportation in the days before the railroads were built. Today, it remains New Jersey's largest freshwater lake (2,500 acres) and a year-round hotspot for boating, sailing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, water sports, and more.
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