Towns Near High Point State Park, NJ: A Visitor Guide

Wantage

Wantage Township is in the Kittatinny Valley and was incorporated on February 21, 1798. It completely surrounds Sussex Borough and borders Montague Township, among other municipalities. That relationship makes Wantage a useful starting point for understanding how the two communities fit together. Explore Wantage Township

The township’s rivers and streams are part of the Wallkill River watershed. Named waterways include Papakating Creek, West Branch Papakating Creek, Neepaulakating Creek, and Clove Brook. Lake Neepaulin and Clove Acres Lake were created by dams on waterways in the township.

Sussex Borough

Sussex Borough is a separate municipality completely surrounded by Wantage Township. It covers 0.62 square miles. The borough was incorporated from Wantage as Deckertown on October 15, 1891, and took the name Sussex Borough on March 7, 1902. Its compact area and surrounding township are useful details when comparing local communities. Visit the Sussex Borough site

Vernon

Vernon Township is in the northeast corner of Sussex County. More than 40% of its 70 square miles is preserved open space, and the township includes a 20-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail as well as federal and state parks. Its overview describes Vernon as a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. These details make it a good fit to consider if outdoor recreation is part of your trip planning. Read Vernon’s township overview

Montague

Wantage borders Montague Township, placing Montague in the same local municipal picture as Wantage and Sussex Borough. The Wantage profile can help you understand this connection as you compare the towns named in this guide.

Sparta

Sparta covers more than 38 square miles and has 11 private lake communities, with Lake Mohawk the largest. The township was organized on April 14, 1845, from portions of Byram, Frankford, and Hardyston townships and the now-defunct Newton Township. Its lake communities and broad area distinguish it from the smaller borough of Sussex. See Sparta’s community overview

Newton

Newton has several parks, playgrounds, and sports fields open to the public, along with a town pool. Newton Green’s historic marker is at the intersection of Routes 206/94 and Spring Street. These public recreation options and the marker provide specific points of interest to consider when comparing Newton with the other towns. Find Newton recreation information and view the Newton Green marker location