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Hopatcong State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,017 Google reviews · Running trail in Landing, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hopatcong State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park with aquatic recreation options, including boating, swimming & fishing, plus an athletic field.
What runners say about Hopatcong State Park
“Nice place to spend time with friend and family, also great facilities clean bathroom and plenty of park rangers to make sure all goes smoothly”
“The clean water, picturesque views, and expansive grounds create an ideal atmosphere for relaxation.”
“On first trip we found very calm, peaceful, no crowd, no restrictions and second trip on Memorial day there was a crowd but not too much, parking tickets had to pay $10.”
Wonderful place to hangout with family. We went there twice. Latest on Memorial Day of 2025 and before this, three weeks ago. On first trip we found very calm, peaceful, no crowd, no restrictions and second trip on Memorial day there was a crowd but not too much, parking tickets had to pay $10.
A serene oasis, not too far from NYC, Philly and other hectic places - the air is clean! Great reset spot with hiking trails, a lake, picnic area, grills, and a tiny beach. A great place to reflect, read, write, chat, soak up the sun, laze in the river and much more!
I had a wonderful time at Hopatcong State Park, NJ. It is a very beautiful place with a fresh lake water that is perfect for swimming. The park is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, and it closes at 8:00 p.m.
Loving the dog walk and baby hiking. Picnic area (today) nice and clean. There are two kids playground n a lot of seating, BBQs, and views. Hours on google is not correct hours, it's like most state parks (from sunrise to sunset.
Trail conditions & character
“On first trip we found very calm, peaceful, no crowd, no restrictions and second trip on Memorial day there was a crowd but not too much, parking tickets had to pay $10.”
“The clean water, picturesque views, and expansive grounds create an ideal atmosphere for relaxation.”
“Nice place to spend time with friend and family, also great facilities clean bathroom and plenty of park rangers to make sure all goes smoothly”
Plan your run at Hopatcong State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenj.gov
- Phone+1 973-398-7010
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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