Lake Information

Be part of the FUN Team - Volunteers needed for 2021 Block Party

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Teamwork makes the annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party dream work, and WE NEED YOU ON OCTOBER 2, 2021!

NJ Bill Providing $10 Million to Support Lakes Signed Into Law

New Law Funds Maintenance of Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, Other Lakes in Highlands & Pinelands.

Lake Hopatcong Photo Contest - Voting Now Open

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation sponsored the 2021 Lake Hopatcong Photo Contest, and the submissions from local photographers was simply amazing. Take a few minutes to check out the excellent work from local residents.

LHF: Explore Lake Hopatcong history with a cruise and guided hike

By: Donna Macalle-Holly: The Lake Hopatcong Foundation, in cooperation with Musconetcong Watershed Association, will host a sightseeing cruise on the LHF Floating Classroom followed by a hike along the Morris Canal Towpath to discover the history of Lake Hopatcong and the Morris Canal.

LHF: Last chance to order your dock number for 2021

Lake Hopatcong Foundation: B-SAFE dock numbers are a simple way to help create a safer lake. Dock numbers provide a "lake address" connected to each property's 9-1-1 street address. If an emergency occurs on or near the water, an accurate location can be reported using the nearest dock number as a reference point.

Lake Hopatcong Foundation - Executive Director addresses the Summer of 2021

By Kyle Richter (LHF) – the new Executive Director of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation took a couple of minutes from his busy schedule to address several keys areas on Lake Hopatcong Funding and Lake Events.

Historic Lake Hopatcong Fountain Comes to Life – Brief Test

It still works! The 96-year-old Lake Hopatcong State Park Fountain, where tourists frolicked nearly a century ago and locals continued to splash around until 20 years ago, was turned on briefly this week as restoration planning got underway.

Lake Hopatcong Foundation – Kicks off - 2021 Lake Hopatcong Photo Contest

What do you love most about Lake Hopatcong life? As a natural, recreational, and community resource, there are so many things that make Lake Hopatcong special. Here's your chance to share your favorite photo of a spectacular sunset, a heron in flight, that perfect waterskiing shot, or your absolute favorite view of the lake by entering our "Lake Your Best Shot!" 2021 photo contest.

Lake Hopatcong Boat Parade – Celebrating Knee Deep Club’s 75th Anniversary

All are welcome to participate in the Knee Deep Club boat parade to celebrate their 75th anniversary on July 31 at 1 PM. the Knee Deep Club’s 75th Anniversary with a boat parade on Lake Hopatcong.

Morris County Historic Funding – Hopatcong State Park Fountain – One Step Closer

The revitalization of the Hopatcong State Park Fountain moves closer to reality based upon the efforts of the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum team’s submission of a grant to Morris County.

Lake Hopatcong Foundation - 50/50 Raffle is back in 2021 - Up to $7,500

Last year, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) introduced a special Split-the-Pot raffle as an exciting way to support our efforts to protect the environment and improve the experience on New Jersey’s largest lake - and possibly win some cash!

HABs Monitoring buoys deployed on Lake Hopatcong

This week, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) deployed two continuous monitoring buoys on Lake Hopatcong. Buoy ST-21 is located in River Styx and the Buoy ST-22 is located along the eastern shoreline across from Hopatcong State Park.

Lake Hopatcong Commission – Updates on HABs – Weed Harvesting – Crescent Cove

The Lake Hopatcong Commission (LHC) meeting that took place on June 14, 2021, held several important pieces of information for the greater lake community that you need to know.