Hopatcong, New Jersey
Hopatcong is a borough of 14,565 people in Sussex County, New Jersey, founded in 1898.
Why visit Hopatcong
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bertrand Island Amusement Park, Landing Masonry Bridge, Lafayette School and Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Hopatcong
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hopatcong
Hopatcong is a borough in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 14,362.
From the Wikipedia article Hopatcong, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Bertrand Island Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Former amusement park in Mount Arlington, NJ
Landing Masonry Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks5
Lafayette School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic school building in Roxbury Township, New Jersey
Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Yacht club in New Jersey, United States of America
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Plaster Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic building in Stanhope, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Lake Hopatcong Marine (at Sand Bar)
Marina and boat launch · 2.2 mi
545 Howard Boulevard, Mount Arlington
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Lolas
Restaurant · Tex-Mex, Mexican · 2.0 mi
300 Lakeside Avenue, Andover
Tidal Wave Bar and Grill
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
470 River Styx Road, Hopatcong
13 more on the map.
History
The town of Hopatcong has a rich history, given its relationship with New York City. It borders Lake Hopatcong, a partially man-made lake that is now a source of much recreation and desirable real estate, and is the biggest lake in New Jersey. The community, 40 miles (64 km) west of New York City, began as a summer getaway for the wealthy in NYC who primarily sought access to the lake. An amusement park, called "Bertrand's Island", sprang up and was accessible via the lake, trolley or by car through Mount Arlington. The construction of Interstate 80, a highway that stretches from Teaneck, New Jersey, all the way across the country to San Francisco, California, triggered rapid growth in New York City's suburbs and led to Hopatcong becoming a permanent residential community.
From the History section of Hopatcong, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Stanhope United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Our Lady of the Lake Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.1 mi
8 Windermere Avenue, Mount Arlington
Lake Hopatcong Jewish Community Center
Place of worship · Orthodox · 0.8 mi
15 Durban Ave, Hopatcong
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School
School · 6.0 mi
137 East Central Avenue, Wharton
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
School · 4.0 mi
121 B Shawnee Trail, Lk Shawnee Jefferson Twsp
Edith M. Decker Elementary School
School · 2.1 mi
446 Howard Boulevard, Mt Arlington
Healthcare2
Map of Hopatcong
98 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 5.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 4.6 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Andover Aeroflex Ap (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sussex County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Budd Lake 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Hackettstown 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Florham Park 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Franklin Lakes 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Paterson 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Bradley Gardens 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Bound Brook 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Glen Rock 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Newark 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Elizabeth 31 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hopatcong NJ, Forrest R. Whitesides / Culturejam23 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bear Pond, Hopatcong, NJ, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sussex CR 607 sb, Hopatcong, NJ (1), Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sussex CR 607 sb, Hopatcong, NJ (2), Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Beacon, Hopatcong, NJ, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sussex CR 607 sb, Sperry Springs, Hopatcong, NJ, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Byram Bay Christian Church, Hopatcong, NJ, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Hopatcong from Sperry Springs, NJ, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Side United Methodist Church, Hopatcong, NJ, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Jude Church, Hopatcong, NJ, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- River Styx Road Bridge, Hopatcong, NJ, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-08 12 38 31 View south along Sussex County Route 605 (Stanhope-Sparta Road) at Sussex County Route 607 (Maxim Drive) in Hopatcong, Sussex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-08 12 31 51 View north along Sussex County Route 605 (Stanhope-Sparta Road) south of Columbia Valley Road in Hopatcong, Sussex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopatcong, NJ municipal building, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sussex CR 607 sb, Hopatcong, NJ (3), Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey (7238120400), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sussex CR 607 sb, Hopatcong, NJ (4), Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey - Large Letter Postcard (7599238114), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Hopatcong Dam, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Hopatcong Dam, NJ - area view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brookland Forge plaque, Hopatcong State Park, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brookland Forge display, Hopatcong State Park, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2 of 3 ALPR Flock camera Hopatcong and Jefferson NJ border at 40.976963, -74.630098, Liboy12, CC0
- 3 of 3 ALPR Flock camera Hopatcong and Jefferson NJ border at 40.976963, -74.630098, Liboy12, CC0
- Lake Hopatcong Yacht club, Cadilac158 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stanhope United Methodist Church, Netcong, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 79 Mill Road, Roxbury Township, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaster Mill, Stanhope, NJ - looking northwest, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Hopatcong Station, 2010 panorama, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Plato de khinkali, Kesoconjamon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morris CR 616 nb in Mount Arlington, NJ (2), Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morris CR 615 nb in Mount Arlington, NJ (2), Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lee's County Park Marina, Mount Arlington, NJ, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morris CR 616 nb in Mount Arlington, NJ (1), Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Arlington, NJ Fire & Rescue, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morris CR 615 sb in Mount Arlington, NJ, Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morris CR 615 nb in Mount Arlington, NJ (1), Jan. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flickr - Nicholas T - Menacing, Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Flickr - Nicholas T - Walled, Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Amynthas 60210453, Juan Cepeda Espinosa, CC BY 4.0
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