Hopatcong State Park

Hopatcong State Park

Hopatcong State Park is a State Park located in Landing, New Jersey. At the center of the park lies Lake Hopatcong. Hopatcong State Park is located toward the Southwestern side of the lake. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.

Morris Canal

Because Lake Hopatcong was part of the Morris Canal system, the canal remains an inseparable part of the park. Parts of the canal are maintained by park staff.

Lake Musconetcong

Built to provide additional water to the Morris Canal, Lake Musconetcong, in addition to Lake Hopatcong, are now part of Hopatcong State Park.

Fishing

Both Lake Hopatcong and Lake Musconetcong offer year-round fishing. The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife stocks Lake Hopatcong and Lake Musconetcong with brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. Warm water species commonly caught are large mouth bass, sunfish, catfish, perch and pickerel. During the winter, ice fishing is allowed (conditions permitting). Fishing is subject to NJDEP regulations.

Picnicking

There are several picnic areas in the park. At each picnic area, grills and tables are available.

Basketball/Playgrounds/Play Field

The park has two playgrounds along with six half-basketball courts and sand volleyball. In addition, there is a large playing field available for field sports.

Boating/Canoeing

Lake Hopatcong allows for any type of boating, ranging from canoes to large motor boats, sailboats, sailboards and jet skis. Boats are available for rent at many private marinas around the lake. Boating is subject to New Jersey Boating Regulations and Marine Law. There is a boat ramp in the park itself.

wimming

Swimming is permitted in the park from Memorial Day through Labor Day while lifeguards are on duty. Facilities are available.

ee also

*List of New Jersey state parks

External links

* [http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/hopatcong.html NJDEP Hopatcong State Park Official Site]
* [http://www.hopatcong.org/museum/ Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum]
* [http://parks.morris.nj.us/parks/leesmarinamain.htm Morris County Park Commission Lee’s County Park Marina]


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