Sparta Township

Visiting & Lodging

Lake views, historic architecture, restaurants, seasonal recreation and community events make Sparta one of Sussex County's most visitable year-round towns.

Top Places to Explore

Lake Mohawk Boardwalk

A scenic lakeside walk beside White Deer Plaza and one of Sparta's most recognizable settings.

White Deer Plaza

Historic Swiss-Alpine-inspired storefronts, restaurants and small shops overlooking Lake Mohawk.

Sparta Historical Society

336 Main Street

Local history, exhibits and community heritage programming.

Tomahawk Lake

155 Tomahawk Trail

Seasonal lake recreation and family water-park destination.

Camp Sacajawea

251 White Lake Road

Large private campground/event property used for Sparta recreation day camp, outdoor events and the Sparta Renaissance Faire.

Sparta Farmers' Market

89 Sparta Avenue

Seasonal local market bringing together farms, food producers and artisans.

Staying Overnight

Conventional hotel inventory inside Sparta Township is very limited. Most visitors who need a standard hotel stay use nearby Newton, Hamburg/Hardyston, Vernon or the Mount Arlington area. Those properties are outside Sparta and are not presented here as Sparta businesses.

Camp Sacajawea

251 White Lake Road

Private rustic campground and event property with overnight facilities associated with organized events, retreats and group uses. It is not a conventional public hotel.

Nearby Hotel Base — Newton

Outside Sparta Township

Newton's Route 206 commercial area provides the closest conventional hotel base for many Sparta visitors.

Nearby Resort Base — Hamburg / Hardyston

Outside Sparta Township

Crystal Springs-area lodging provides resort-style options north of Sparta.

Nearby Vernon Lodging

Outside Sparta Township

Vernon offers additional resort and recreation-oriented lodging.

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