Visit the Heart of the Highlands

Visiting & Lodging

West Milford is one of Passaic County's premier outdoor destinations. Its forests, lakes, reservoirs, Appalachian Trail access, historic sites and mountain roads make it a natural fit for hiking, boating, fishing, paddling, cycling and quiet lake-country getaways.

Visitor profile: West Milford works especially well for hikers, paddlers, anglers, cyclists, boaters, history travelers and people looking for a nature-oriented overnight stay within reach of the New York metropolitan area.

Major outdoor destinations

Wawayanda State Park

Large state park with Wawayanda Lake, hiking, paddling, fishing, camping, swimming and Appalachian Trail access.

Long Pond Ironworks State Park

Historic ironmaking village, forest trails and access around the Monksville Reservoir area.

Norvin Green State Forest

Rugged hiking destination with steep trails and scenic Highlands overlooks.

Abram S. Hewitt State Forest

Forested hiking and Appalachian Trail connections in the township's northern lake country.

Apshawa Preserve

Preserved watershed land with trails, forest, scenic water views and a quieter hiking experience.

Greenwood Lake

Large interstate lake supporting boating, marinas, fishing, waterfront dining and seasonal recreation on the New Jersey and New York sides.

Monksville Reservoir

Scenic reservoir popular for paddling and fishing, with dramatic forested shorelines and access near Long Pond Ironworks.

Bubbling Springs

Township-run seasonal swimming and recreation area with day camp, paddling programs, concerts and community activities.

Wallisch Homestead

Historic property with almost 100 acres of trails, wetlands and meadows, open to the public for passive recreation and community programming.

Stay in West Milford

Inn · In TownshipThe Vreeland Store Inn
1383 Macopin Rd
West Milford, NJ 07480
973-440-5972 for lodging

Historic inn suites above/alongside The Vreeland Store, with direct-booking lodging and convenient access to hiking, lakes and state parks.

Bed & Breakfast · In TownshipSimplicity Inn on Blueberry Point
81 Otterhole Rd
West Milford, NJ 07480
973-697-0494

Small inn/B&B on Blueberry Point with current 2026 lodging evidence.

Campground · In TownshipCamp Wyanokie Campground
550 Snake Den Rd
West Milford, NJ 07480
973-296-9494

Rustic tent campground and picnic area on wooded acreage near Norvin Green State Forest.

Short-term rentals: West Milford has a meaningful vacation-rental market around Greenwood Lake and other lake communities. The Township requires short-term rental registration and related zoning/fire documentation; visitors should book only appropriately registered properties.

Get on Greenwood Lake

MarinaSouth Shore Marina
1880 Greenwood Lake Tpke
Hewitt, NJ 07421
973-728-1681
MarinaSportsmans' Moosehead Marina
254 Lakeside Rd
Hewitt, NJ 07421
973-728-9611
Marina / Boat RentalGreenwood Lake Marina
538 Lakeside Rd
Hewitt, NJ 07421
973-728-9100
Boat RentalGreenwood Lake Boat Rentals
871 E Shore Rd
Hewitt, NJ 07421
973-506-4876
Charters / EventsThe Greenwood Lake Experience
538 Lakeside Rd
Hewitt, NJ 07421
973-464-3784

Heritage & local stops

West Milford Museum

Local museum in the town-center area with exhibits and special displays interpreting West Milford's history.

Long Pond Ironworks

Historic district preserving the ruins and surviving structures of an ironmaking community that shaped the region.

Greenwood Lake Airport

The local airport adds aviation activity to the township and is home to the West Milford Airport Diner.

Plan before you go

Outdoor safety: West Milford's trails and lake country can be rugged and remote. Check weather, fire restrictions, trail closures and water conditions; carry water and navigation; and do not rely on cell service everywhere.

Make a West Milford weekend of it

Pair hiking, paddling or lake time with NJTGO's local Food & Drink guide and town-center business directory.

Food & DrinkBusiness & Shopping

Visitor and lodging information reviewed in September 2026. State-park access, campground operations, boat rentals, lake rules, inn availability and short-term-rental requirements can change; confirm before traveling.