Sussex County Administrative Center
Responsible for day-to-day county operations and supervision of county departments, divisions and projects.
Sussex County Guide Categories
Use these county guide links to explore Sussex County by topic.
Things to Do in Sussex County
Sussex County is a northwestern New Jersey destination known for Skylands scenery, mountain views, state parks, forests, lakes, golf, seasonal recreation, and countywide events.
What's new at the New Jersey State/Sussex County Fairgrounds remains a key visitor resource for events and regional attractions.
County Highlights
Skylands CountrySussex County is closely tied to the New Jersey Skylands region, with rural communities, mountain scenery, lakes, forests, farm destinations, and outdoor recreation.
Parks & ForestsThe page preserves major park listings including Allamuchy Mountain State Park, High Point State Park, Hopatcong State Park, Kittatinny Valley State Park, and Stokes State Forest.
Fairgrounds & Visitor ResourcesThe New Jersey State/Sussex County Fairgrounds, Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, Sussex Skylands, and Sussex agricultural visitor resources are included.
Golf, Hockey & RecreationSussex County recreation content includes regional sports links, golf courses, hockey/skating resources, parks, hiking, fishing, boating, camping, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
Sussex County Towns
Explore Sussex County communities, from Skylands boroughs and lake towns to rural townships, mountain communities, and recreation-focused destinations.
Andover Borough
Andover Twsp
Augusta
Branchville Borough
Byram Twsp
Frankford Twsp
Franklin Borough
Fredon Twsp
Green Twsp
Hamburg Borough
Hampton Twsp
Hardyston Twsp
Hopatcong Borough
Lafayette Twsp
Montague Twsp
Newton
Ogdensburg Borough
Sandyston Borough
Sparta Township
Stanhope Borough
Stockholm
Stillwater Twsp
Sussex Borough
Vernon Twsp
Walpack Twsp
Wantage Twsp
Education & Library
College
Sussex County Community College
One College Hill Road
Newton, NJ 07860
973-300-2100
Library
Sussex County Library
125 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
973-948-3660
Government
Sussex County government resources include the county administrative center, clerk and hall of records, prosecutor's office, and sheriff's office.
Sussex County Clerk & Hall of Records
Responsible for administrative and supervisory functions of the county board.
Sussex County Prosecutor's Office
The county's chief law enforcement officer.
Sussex County Sheriff's Office
Provides specialized law enforcement services and support to local law enforcement agencies.
Parks, Forests & Outdoor Recreation
Sussex County's park and forest listings highlight some of the strongest outdoor recreation destinations in northwestern New Jersey.
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Offers 9,200 acres of fishing, hiking, cross country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, boating, and rock climbing.
High Point State Park
Located in the extreme northwest corner of Sussex County along the Kittatinny Mountain Ridge, this 15,000-acre park includes the highest point in New Jersey at 1,803 feet above sea level. It offers swimming, boat launching, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping and cabins. The 220-foot High Point Monument rewards visitors with panoramic views of New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Hopatcong State Park
The 112-acre park offers picnicking, bathing, fishing and boating.
Kittatinny Valley State Park
This 3,350-acre park is primarily located in Andover Borough and Andover Township. It includes the Andover-Aeroflex Airport, run by the NJ Forest Service, and offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing and hunting.
Stokes State Forest
Located on the famous Kittatinny Ridge, this 15,734-acre forest is typical of the finest mountain country New Jersey has to offer. It offers swimming, picnicking, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting.
Sports & Recreation
Golf
Ballyowen Golf Course
Black Bear Golf Club
Crystal Springs Golf Course
Culver Lake Golf Course
Farmstead Golf & Country Club
Great Gorge Golf Club
Hidden Acres Golf Club
High Point Country Club
Lake Lackawanna Golf Course
Lake Mohawk Golf Club
Newton Country Club
Rock View Public Golf Club
Rolling Greens Golf Course
Skyview Golf Club
The Spa Golf Club
Walkill Country Club
Wild Turkey Golf Club
Hockey & Skating
Local Hockey & Ice Facilities
Hopatcong Roller Hockey Rink
Next to Heller Field
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
Skylands Ice World
2765 Route 23
Stockholm, NJ 07460
973-697-1600
Visitor Center & Planning Resources
Sussex County Chamber of Commerce
Also visit the Sussex Skylands website and the Sussex Agricultural website.
Suggested Sussex County Day Trips
- New Jersey State/Sussex County Fairgrounds and Augusta-area events
- High Point State Park, Stokes State Forest, and Kittatinny Ridge destinations
- Lake Hopatcong and Hopatcong State Park recreation
- Newton, Sparta, Hamburg, Vernon, and Sussex Skylands communities
- Golf, hiking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, camping, and mountain biking
Nearby County Guides
Sussex County connects naturally with other northern and northwestern New Jersey county guides.
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