Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum (2021-12-18)

Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum

The museum will be open to the public for visiting and holiday shopping.

An Old Friend Returns

There is no known remedy to this chestnut blight. It attacks all chestnut trees alike, whether in a millionaire’s park or farmer’s woodlot... Colonel Theodore Roosevelt is one of…

Lake Hopatcong Magnet – Jump In!

2.5” x 3.5” metal magnet features a vibrantly colored image of a lake sunrise/sunset with silhouette of a happy human leaping off dock under the watchful eye of a faithful…

Come Visit the Museum!

The museum will be open to the public on Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A great chance to learn about the lake's history!

How the Morris Canal Created the Lake Hopatcong We Know Today

We are happy to collaborate with the Canal Society of New Jersey on a virtual program about how the Morris Canal created the Lake Hopatcong we know today. This free…

Boating Regulations Commission Meeting at Lake Hopatcong

The Boating Regulations Commission will conduct their July 2023 meeting at Lake Hopatcong.

The Morris Canal Across New Jersey By Water and Rail

The Morris Canal climbed higher than any other canal ever built. For nearly 100 years, it crossed the hills of northern New Jersey, accomplishing that feat with 23 lift locks…

That’s Snow Business

“The ski area... off Weldon Road, near Milton, was a very popular place during the winter. Not only residents in the area enjoyed the thrilling sport, but people …