Packanack Lake, New Jersey
Packanack Lake is a community of 6,321 people in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Why visit Packanack Lake
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 54 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include William Paterson University, Packanack Mountain, Ailsa Farms and Dey Mansion.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Packanack Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Packanack Lake
Packanack Lake is an unincorporated lake community and census-designated place (CDP) in Wayne in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The community is located 30 minutes northwest of Manhattan. As of the 2020 census, Packanack Lake had a population of 6,261.
From the Wikipedia article Packanack Lake, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
William Paterson University
School · 3.1 mi
University in New Jersey, United States
Museums and landmarks9
Ailsa Farms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Mansion in Wayne, New Jersey
Dey Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
John Dods House and Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic buildings in Morris County, New Jersey
Martin Berry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Morris County, New Jersey
Mead-Van Duyne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Passaic County, New Jersey
Pompton Plains
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Railway station in Pequannock Township, the United States of America
Van Houten-Van Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Passaic County, New Jerey
Van Riper-Hopper House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Pompton Aquatic Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in New Jersey, United States of America
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes54
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.6 mi
572 Valley Road, Wayne
Mo 05:00-21:00; Tu 05:00-20:30; We-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-20:30
42 more on the map.
History
The Packanack community began long ago when Native Americans farmed, fished and hunted in the area. One tribe, the Pacquanacs, are still remembered in the very name Packanack which is said to mean appropriately "land made clear for cultivation".
In 1780, it was farming country and marshlands not far from the Continental Army encampment of French and American soldiers. Close by were the headquarters of General George Washington at the Dey Mansion and Major-General Marquis de Lafayette at the Van Saun House. They still can be seen today.
From the History section of Packanack Lake, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship19
Chabad Center of Passaic County
Place of worship · Orthodox · 0.9 mi
194 Ratzer Road, Wayne
Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
630 Valley Road, Wayne
Pequannock Reformed Church in Wayne
Church · Reformed · 1.1 mi
530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Wayne
Preakness Valley United Reformed Church
Church · Reformed · 1.6 mi
480 Valley Road, Wayne
St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.4 mi
395 Valley Road, Wayne
Wayne Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.9 mi
218 Ratzer Road, Wayne
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries52
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
School · 4.4 mi
21 Market Street, Paterson
Healthcare23
High Mountain Health Primary Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
468 Parish Drive, Wayne
Neighbor Care Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
493 Black Oak Ridge Road, Wayne
North Jersey Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1825 NJ-23, Wayne
Map of Packanack Lake
216 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Little Falls (4 mi away), rain and snow from Little Falls Twp 0.5 Wnw, 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
Passaic County has had 20 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)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Essex County Airport (CDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Preakness 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Lincoln Park 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Totowa 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Pompton Plains 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Haledon 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- William Paterson University of New Jersey 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- North Haledon 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Paterson 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Woodland Park 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Pompton Lakes 5 mi north, about 8 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
- Packanack Lake, NJ Fire Company No. 5, Nov. 2025, 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
- Packanack Lake, NJ Lakeside West neighborhood, Nov. 2025, 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
- Osbourne Terrace wb at Packanack Lake dam, Wayne, NJ, Nov. 2025, 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
- Osbourne Terrace wb approaching Packanack Lake, Wayne, NJ, Nov. 2025, 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
- MARTIN BERRY HOUSE, POMPTON PLAINS, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dey Mansion 1, Cmileo88, Public domain
- VanRiper-Hopper House, Lithium6ion, Public domain
- Pompton Plains Station - September 2014, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ailsa Farms Hobart Manor, Lithium6ion, Public domain
- Van Houten-Van Allen House, Totowa, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-05-14 12 28 04 View east along Passaic County Route 504 (Ratzer Road) just west of Passaic County Route 705 (Ratzer Road) and Passaic County Route 670 (Alps Road) in Wayne Township, Passaic..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-25 14 40 16 View west along Passaic County Route 504 (Ratzer Road) just west of Passaic County Route 670 (Alps Road) in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Passaic CR 670 nb at CR 504, Feb. 2023, 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
- 2018-07-24 17 21 07 View north along New Jersey State Route 23 just north of the exit for U.S. Route 202 NORTH in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-25 11 34 01 View east along Passaic County Route 504 (Alps Road) just east of Passaic County Route 705 (Ratzer Road) in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-05-14 11 48 13 View west along Passaic County Route 504 (Alps Road) just east of Passaic County Route 705 (Ratzer Road) and Passaic County Route 670 (Alps Road) in Wayne Township, Passaic..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-25 11 25 59 View east along Passaic County Route 504 (Ratzer Road) just east of U.S. Route 202 (Black Oak Ridge Road) in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2014-05-07 16 18 11 View of Wanaque Reservoir, Pompton Lake and Interstate 287 from an airplane heading for Newark Liberty International Airport, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2021-05-14 12 22 21 View east along Passaic County Route 504 (Ratzer Road) at U.S. Route 202 in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-31 18 11 04 View north along U.S. Route 202 (Black Oak Ridge Road) at the exit for Passaic County Route 504 EAST (Ratzer Road) in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-25 11 18 39 View west along Passaic County Route 504 (Black Oak Ridge Road) at Sandra Lane in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-25 10 19 52 View north along U.S. Route 202 and west along Passaic County Route 504 (Black Oak Ridge Road) just northwest of Ratzer Road in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-25 11 22 24 View east along Passaic County Route 504 (Black Oak Ridge Road) just east of Passaic County Route 683 (Newark-Pompton Turnpike) in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-24 15 05 52 View north along U.S. Route 202 and New Jersey State Route 23 from the overpass for Passaic County Route 683 (Newark-Pompton Turnpike) in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-24 15 04 39 View south along U.S. Route 202 and New Jersey State Route 23 from the overpass for Passaic County Route 683 (Newark-Pompton Turnpike) in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-24 19 42 39 View south along U.S. Route 202 and New Jersey State Route 23 and west along Passaic County Route 504 just north of Black Oak Ridge Road in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-25 11 20 33 View west along Passaic County Route 504 (Newark-Pompton Turnpike) just west of Black Oak Ridge Road in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-25 11 21 39 View east along Passaic County Route 504 (Newark-Pompton Turnpike) just west of Black Oak Ridge Road in Wayne Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wayne Township, NJ Board of Education Building, Nov. 2025, 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
- CR 504 Newark-Pompton Tpke bridge, Feb. 2023, 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
- Wayne station site - October 2011, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2018-07-28 14 21 19 View west along Morris County Route 504 (Newark-Pompton Turnpike) at Riverside Drive in Pequannock Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Something Tasty Inside, Mathew Schwartz, CC BY 3.0
- Sideways Bird Tufted Titmouse, Mathew Schwartz, CC BY 3.0
- Shy Squirrel, Mathew Schwartz, CC BY 3.0
- Almost There, Mathew Schwartz, CC BY 3.0
- Wayne, NJ Public Library, Nov. 2025, 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
- Treasures from Grandma's Basement Kodak rangefinder attachment front, William J Sisti from Morristown, NJ, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Treasures from Grandma's Basement - Kodak rangefinder attachment back, William J Sisti from Morristown, NJ, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wayne Township, NJ Municipal Building, Nov. 2025, 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
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