Campgrounds and RV parks near Hopatcong, NJ

Hopatcong sits on the southern shore of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey's largest freshwater lake, in the Skylands region of Morris and Sussex counties. The area is roughly an hour west of New York City and puts RV travelers within reach of state parks, private resorts, and the trout waters of the Musconetcong River. Most camping options are private RV parks with full-service amenities plus one nearby state park campground. Panther Lake Camping Resort in Andover features a 45-acre lake on 160 scenic acres just 50 miles from New York City. The Great Divide Campground in Newton offers 270 wooded and open sites for tents, RVs, motorhomes, cabin rentals and rustic accommodations, and is open from May to October with seasonal sites available. Stephens State Park has 39 tent and small trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables, open from April 1 through October 31. Fla-Net Park and Goodland Country Club and Spa add further options within a short drive. At 1,007 feet elevation, Lake Hopatcong sits high enough to see cooler summer nights than the coast and clear four-season transitions.

Stephens State Park reservations are handled online at camping.nj.gov, which lists 39 tent and small trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, though the road layout and individual sites can be tight for larger rigs, and bigger Class A motorhomes and fifth wheels may have a harder time maneuvering through, so check dimensions before booking. Panther Lake Camping Resort and The Great Divide take reservations directly through their own websites and reservation lines, with daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal options. Full hookups, water and electric sites, and primitive sites are all available at both resorts. For summer weekends and holiday periods, book several weeks ahead. Shoulder-season stays in April, May, September, and October are usually easier to secure.