Hampton Township Municipal Building
1 Rumsey Way · Newton, NJ 07860
973-383-5570
Hampton Township
The Heartland of Sussex County · Lakes, open space and Route 206 conveniences
Welcome to Hampton Township
Hampton Township combines a busy Route 206/Hampton House Road shopping corridor with lakes, farmland, wooded neighborhoods and large areas of open space. Many businesses and public facilities use a Newton mailing address even though they are physically in Hampton Township.
Clearview Lake, Hampton Township.
Government & Local Services
Township Services
Administration, tax, zoning, public works, recreation, fire/rescue, health, planning and community services are coordinated through the township and its boards.
Education
Marian E. McKeown Elementary School
1 School Road · Newton, NJ 07860 · 973-383-5300
Hampton Township’s elementary school district serves local children through grade 6.
Kittatinny Regional High School
77 Halsey Road · Newton, NJ 07860 · 973-383-1800
The regional district serves Hampton students in grades 7–12 and is physically located in Hampton Township.
History
Hampton Township was created in 1864 from portions of Sussex County communities and was named for Jonathan Hampton, whose donation of land to the Episcopal Church of Newton influenced the name chosen by state legislator Robert Hamilton. Part of Hampton was later used to form Fredon Township in 1904.
The township developed as a rural agricultural community, while its southern Route 206 corridor grew into one of Sussex County’s important retail and automotive-service areas.
Parks, Trails & Open Space
Hampton Pit
Near Rumsey Way and the township school complex.
A central community recreation area used for fields, playground activity, walking and township events including Hampton Day.
Bear Swamp Wildlife Management Area
A large state-managed forest and wetland landscape extending through Hampton and neighboring municipalities. Visitors should follow NJ Fish & Wildlife access and hunting-season rules.
Paulinskill Valley Trail
The regional rail-trail passes through this part of Sussex County and is accessible near local destinations including Angry Erik Brewing.
Little Swartswood Lake Area
Public outdoor recreation is available in and around the Swartswood State Park landscape, while township lake communities have their own access rules.
Lake Communities
Clearview Lake
A private residential lake community physically located in Hampton Township. The lake bed is identified in township parcel records as Hampton Township property.
Crandon Lakes
A private membership community spanning Hampton and Stillwater townships with year-round and seasonal residents.
Kemah Lake
A rural lake neighborhood in the northern part of Hampton Township.
Paulinskill Lake
A long private lake community extending through Hampton and Stillwater with membership-based recreation.
Hampton House Road / Route 206
The Hampton House Road corridor is a major commercial center for the township and surrounding Sussex County. It includes shopping centers, national retailers, auto dealerships, restaurants, health services and locally owned businesses.
Mailing-address note: most of this corridor is marketed as Newton, NJ 07860. NJTGO uses municipal boundaries rather than the postal-city label, so businesses physically in Hampton Township remain in this guide.
Local Businesses & Organizations
NJTGO offers free basic listings for legitimate Hampton Township businesses and organizations. Advertising opportunities are also available.