Joining the Lake Hopatcong scene is not difficult, as many businesses provide access and entertainment.
You can rent a boat or launch your own from public ramps or private marinas. Finding a place to stay around the lake is not as easy, but rental properties are scattered around the shoreline (check with local Realtors) and hotels and campsites are nearby.
Boat Rentals
Bridge Marina
89 Brady Rd, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-1976; bridgemarinainc.com)
Dick Dows
145 Nolans Point Rd, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-3826)
Hopatcong Boathouse
156 Route 181, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-7990)
Lake’s End Marina
91 Mount Arlington Blvd, Lake Hopatcong (973-398-5707)
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Camping
Mahlon Dickerson Reservation (about a mile from the lake)
995 Weldon Rd, Lake Hopatcong (973-326-7631; morrisparks.net)
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Dining Out
Cambiotti’s Tomato Pie Cafe 102 Shippenport Rd, Landing (973-770-1020; cambiottis.com)
Chaplin’s 138 Espanong Rd, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-8300)
Jefferson House 139 Nolan’s Point Rd, Lake Hopatcong (boat parking)
(973-663-3063; jefferson-house.com)
Kabobs at the Northwood Inn 300 Lakeside Ave, Glasser (boat parking)
(973-663-1075; njkabobs.com)
Main Lake Market 234 South New Jersey Ave, Lake Hopatcong (boat parking) (973-663-0544;
mainlakemarket.com)
Mason Street Pub 24 Mason St, Lake Hopatcong (boat parking) (973-663-4412; masonstreetpub.com)
Oh Sullivan’s Restaurant and Marina
125 Route 181 S, Lake Hopatcong (boat parking) (973-663-9200; ohsullivans.com)
Pavinci Italian Grill
453 River Styx Rd, Lake Hopatcong (boat parking) (973-770-4300; pavinci.com)
Tidal Wave Bar and Grill 470 River Styx Rd, Lake Hopatcong (boat parking) (973-398-6767)
The Windlass
Nolan’s Point, Lake Hopatcong (boat parking) (973-663-3190; thewindlass.com)
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Instruction
Lake View Marina (waterski lessons) 2 Beach Rd, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-2935; lakeviewmarina.com)
Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club (youth sailing lessons) 79 N Bertrand Rd, Mt. Arlington (973-398-4324; lhyc.com)
Sunset Sailboat Co. (sailboat rental and/or group lessons) 335 Espanong Rd, Lake Hopatcong
(973-663-1242; sunsetsailboats.com)
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Nearby Lodging
Courtyard Marriott 15 Howard Blvd, Mt. Arlington (973-770-2000; marriott.com)
Holiday Inn Express 176 Howard Blvd, Mt. Arlington (877-863-4780; hiexpress.com)
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Marinas
Barnes Brothers 11 Windemere Ave, Mt. Arlington (973-398-0251)
Beebe Marina 123 Brady Rd, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-4111)
Flash Marina Route 181, Woodport, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-3911)
Floraine Espanong & Brady Road, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-4443)
Hockenjos Boat Company 22 Stonehenge Rd, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-0024)
Northwood Boat Works 352 Lakeside Ave, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-3214)
Prospect Point Boat Marina 233 South New Jersey Ave, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-0167)
San-Bar Marina 545 Howard Blvd, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-3977; sanbarmarina.com)
The River Club Marina 453 RiverStyx Rd, Lake Hopatcong (973-398-8500)
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Motorboat Sales
Marine Max 134 Espanong Rd, Lake Hopatcong (973-663-2045; marinemax.com)
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Public Parks
Hopatcong State Park 6 Lakeside Blvd, Lake Hopatcong (973-398 7010) Boat launching, beach, picnic area, restrooms, playground.
Lee’s County Park Marina
451 Howard Blvd, Mt. Arlington (973-398-5199) Boat launching, boat slips and moorings, restrooms.