Overview
Lake Hopatcong is a city in Sussex County, New Jersey.
It is named after Lake Hopatcong, the largest non-coastal body of water in New Jersey, which is partially in the limits of the town.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby New York City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 30 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Do
Fishing, boating, swimming; ice skating in winter
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My experience
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