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    Lake Hopatcong

    Hopatcong State Park, Halsey Island, New JerseyLakeSeasonal swimming beach

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    New Jersey's largest lake has a designated seasonal swimming area at Hopatcong State Park.

    Water
    Lake
    Lifeguard
    Yes, during designated swimming hours
    Managed by
    New Jersey State Park Service

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Lake Hopatcong is near Halsey Island, New Jersey. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

    40.9468, -74.6366

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    Rules to know before you go

    • No inner tubes, rafts or other flotation devices in the swimming area.
    • Only Coast Guard-approved life jackets are allowed.

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