Did you know that Lake Hopatcong is NJ's largest freshwater lake?…read more And did you also know that there's a great little place on the lake that lets you rent all sorts of strange inventions like a 'pedalboard' and a 'hydrobike' (along with the classics like kayaks and paddleboards) - so you can cruise along the lake, get a bit of exercise, fill those lungs with fresh air and more importantly... work up an appetite (so you can hit The Windlass right after)? I tell you it's true. All true. There were six of us (celebrating a birthday) - 5 on hydrobikes, 1 on a pedalboard. The lake is drop dead gorgeous and we went when it was still early and a bit overcast so it wasn't too crowded with boats and jet-skis and the like. (Waves/wakes from other boats can really dampen your own fun... so that stuff matters a bit.) But I gotta be honest: it was a lot of work. Unlike a kayak where you might get a nice 'bite' with your oar and can coast a bit... the bike is akin to being pneumatic (you stop pedaling and you almost immediately come to a halt as well). And those seats? They are not comfortable at all. Sore dupas all around (the following day as well, actually). But we all had a great time. The crew (Patty and Joe, I believe) were really cool, total professionals, and we always felt like we were safe as well having a great time exploring some of the lake and adjoining islands and whatnot. (We would definitely return in the future but would lean towards a kayak and not do the bikes again.) Wear sunblock, bring water, not sure if it was just me but my right foot was pretty soaked by the end whereas my left was dry (so you'd be better off wearing an old ratty pair of sneakers, regardless). Post-pedal was The Windlass (excellent) as well as some mini-golf (also excellent). Lots to do in this lovely part of Jersey. (But it'll cost ya!)

A cousin of mine tried the hydrobikes and lived it, so I thought I would give it a try. I asked a…read morefriend to come with me and he said it looked like a pain in the ass. I made a reservation online. Patty was so friendly and made it a great time! She let me use some sun block and fill up my reusable cup at their water fountain. She told me that I would probably like the standup paddle board better because it had better maneuverability. I took her advice. It was a lot of excise and fun as we rode around and she told me about the history and pointed out different areas around the lake. We even picked up some trash from inside the lake and it made me happy to know that there are good people out there who are also passionate about the environment. It was hot and I "accidentally" fell in and got to enjoy the water a little bit. Patty also gave me restaurant and hiking recommendations around the area and even took a picture of me. You may be able to call and make a same day appointment, but online will only allow the following day. I don't think it's with bringing or risking losing your camera or phone out on the lake, there isn't anything really photo worthy.

We LOVE the GSYC! So fun and friendly and a GREAT brunch! We have been members for two years but…read morehope to have many many more!

We've been members for about five years and it was one of the best choices we made. Hubby and I…read morehave our summer home in Lake Hopatcong, and there isn't high quality entertainment in the area. We get to see NYC type shows without having to drive all the way to the city. We've seen NYC comedians, cabaret singers, violinists and pianists from Julliard, and more. I can't recommend this club more highly. We've also been able to take visiting clients to shows.

THE Place to Go for All of Your Boating Supplies, Boats, Generators and Watercraft Accessories…read more You'll find an excellent and knowledgeable Crew here at Morris County Marine and Your Knot gonna find a nicer group of people anywhere who are always willing to go the extra mile for their customers. They have one of the largest selection of boats ranging from small flat bottom John boats to Full Sized boats. They also do repair and maintenance on marine engines and can fix just about anything else that needs attention on your watercraft. I also have to add that MCM is very instrumental in collecting for the Toys for Tots Train on a Yearly basis and are very welcoming to the Marine Corps and Volunteers who work hard on this initiative. On behalf of all of them I would like to Thank our extended Family at Morris County Marine.

Doug at MCM has kept our Glastron going strong on Indian Lake for 10+ years! Pickup / delivery and…read moreFULL detailing services! Couldn't be happier! Thanks for all you do Doug!

I purchased my new ride from Eric Svensson at LHM…read more While I have been boating for most of my life, this was my first boat purchase. That said, I had a lot of questions. Eric answered all of them... with patience and transparency, talking through the details and ensuring my comfort. While I'm sure Eric's client list is long, his level of responsiveness and quality of communication made me feel as if I was the priority, and not just through delivery. Eric has continued to take my calls and texts with the same level of responsiveness well after the sale was complete. Eric has earned my trust and my business. Eric Svensson, thank you for enabling what was "the best" buying experience I've ever had.

This review is strictly for the marina, not boat sales. DO NOT RENT A DOCK SLIP FROM THIS MARINA…read more I had a very bad experience with Lake Hopatcong Marine Corporation, particularly with the Sales Manager, Ryan. This marina is very greedy and only cares about making money. They do not care about their customers. I joined the marina in August of last season, well after the boating season had already begun. Even though I was only getting the last part of the boating season, they would not offer any prorated or end-of-season discount on the dock slip, so I paid the full amount because I understood that was their policy. When I first moved into my slip, I discovered there was a large cinder block sitting on the bottom that was completely hidden underwater. It wasn't visible from the surface and could have easily caused serious damage to my boat if I hadn't noticed it. I was surprised that the slip wasn't inspected and cleared before it was assigned to a customer. At the end of the season, my boat was one of the last scheduled to be hauled out for winterization. As the level dropped, the water around mv slin became extremely shallow. I asked if I could temporarily move my boat to a nearby empty slip that had deeper water for just a few days until my scheduled haul-out to prevent my boat from bottoming out. The slip was completely vacant for the season, yet my request was denied. I found it frustrating that such a simple accommodation wasn't made, especially when it would have helped protect my boat and wouldn't have inconvenienced anyone. After being forced to sign/pay my 2026 dock slip contract in October or I'd lose my slip (seven months before the season would even begin) I had an unexpected move out of state due to my job. I notified the marina months before the boating season started, giving them plenty of advance notice that I would no longer be able to use the slip. I wasn't asking for a full refund. I simply asked if they would meet me halfway and refund half of my dock slip fee as a goodwill gesture, especially considering I had paid full price the previous season despite not getting my slip until August. Ryan refused to work with me in any way or offer any reasonable compromise. I understand that contracts are important, but customer service and treating loyal customers fairly should matter too. Given the amount of notice I provided and the fact that they had ample time to rent the slip to someone else before the season even started, I expected at least some flexibility. Instead, I was met with a complete unwillingness to help.

Everything . They were polite ,helpful and very professional . They are there to help as much as…read morepossible.

I remember visiting my father who has a house within a stone's throw of this business. I remember…read moreswimming to this dock in the middle of the night to just be able to jump off of the overhead walkway that allows boats to pass under it and enter the marine slips. When visiting & boating on Lake Hopatcong based on those memories I always suggest visiting Barnes Brothers for gas. The gas here for boats on the lake is reasonable priced and of course like any other spot in New Jersey it is illegal to pump your own gas, not sure why this is still a law but it is. If your boat needs works Barnes Brother has got you covered. When winter comes along everyone is required to pull their boats from the water and for good reason because they will be destroyed. If you happen to own a boat and looking for a group of dedicated individuals to winterize your boat and store it safely until the ice melts and the grass starts turning green look no further than Barnes Brothers. If you are looking for a tow rope to tow wake boarders, knee boarders, water skiers, tubers, simply looking for marine line or life vest / preservers once again Barnes Brothers has got you covered. As they say in the boating word boat stands for (Bust Out Another Thousand). I say that in fun because my father has owned boats from my earliest memories and always taught me the importance of water safety & respect for all waterways. It is always nice to visit places you visited as a child. Just seeing the sign that reads Barnes Brothers truly brings me back in time. If you ever happen to visiting New Jersey make sure you pay a visit to Lake Hopatcong, while visiting Lake Hopatcong make sure you visit this spot, you will truly see a part of history!!!

They are amazing! I've been going to Chamberlain Canoes in Stroudsburg, PA for over 10 years, and…read morethey've never once let me down. They are a family owned business and are absolute pros - always friendly, always knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about making your river trip fun and easy. From the moment you pull into their huge parking lot, to the moment you're back on dry land, they take really good care of you. They walk you through the route clearly, answer all your questions and let you decide your exit point on the river while you're out paddling. That flexibility is a great option. I look forward to my next paddle!

Came here for white water river rafting with ralph and co (Scott, Alvin, etc.) and it was sooo much…read morefun!! My first (and so far only whoa) time white water rafting and it was so exhilarating and cool. Alvin did fall out at one point which was a bit scary. But he made it back inside, and rest of us stayed in the raft going through the intense rapids with water spraying everywhere and beautiful scenery around.

Fun time kayaking on the Delaware River with a group of 13! The serenity of the river and nature…read morewas incredible. The water is warm even though it was only 70 ish degreees.

(This was a few months ago so the details could be a bit iffy.)…read more This was a very impromptu trip and everything at Edge of the Woods makes doing that easy. Head to the website, book the date & time you want and you're done. www.watergapadventure.com/river-trips A few things worth noting: They offer multiple trip lengths. The standard 4-, 6- and 10-mile trip (Smithfield to Portland) are all booked generically and then when you get there you tell them what you want to do. All pricing is the same which believe me compared to others companies, that's very different - in a good way. They do offer two other longer trips but those require calls to the main office I assume to assess river conditions; your own competency and shuttle availability. The main office in Delaware Water Gap is very easy to find and there was plenty of parking on a quiet post-Labor Day Monday. You check in, you're handed a laminated map, life jacket and given a brief route explanation and then you're off in the van. One problem arose and it was kind of a PIA but it was worked around. Most companies have different types/sizes/models of kayaks and quite often, will ask you what you prefer. Not here. When we left the office, the guy driving didn't say a word to me until we get to Smithfield Beach to unload. He had a few kayaks pre-loaded in the carrier but definitely did not look at them before we left. One of them had a broken foot pedal that he said couldn't be used, another was very much designed for a smaller individual (i.e. if you're taller and/or taller & larger it ain't happening safely) which only left two tandem models. Using a tandem as a single individual is not the end of the world but especially when the seats are still left in the two person configuration (i.e. one front and one back versus the rear one being placed more towards the middle), it's a PIA to maneuver the craft and you are paddling harder to get the job done compared to a single. The scenery along the route was decent. You could see a bit of the Shawnee Resort and Golf Course, an old stone bridge abutment in the middle of the river, under and along 80 and then when you get into the Water Gap itself with the high cliff sides. Very picturesque. Once you go under the old train viaduct in Portland, you give the office a call for the shuttle to meet you at the out point which is at the Portland Pedestrian Bridge. The whole experience was about four hours door to door to cover the ten miles on the water plus the shuttle to & from the pick up and drop off points. Lots of nice scenery, due to the low water level there wasn't much in the way of current except for the area around viaduqt in Portland and even that wasn't bad. I'm not a big fan of the equipment here but I wouldn't let that deter me from coming back in the future for one of their northern longer trips.

These guys are great! we just held an event for 80+ river rafters last weekend June 28th 2025 and…read moreeverything went off like clockwork! the staff was so friendly and effieicient (special shout out to Kayla!) for making the day so incredibly special and we'll look forward to doing our 3rd Annual Paddle 4Pride Event with you next year! thank you again for helping us to make some beautiful memories!

The grounds are very clean and the staff is very nice and accommodating. There is a lot of highway…read morenoise unless you are down on the water. There is no staff onsite after the main store closes. This was disappointing since there was nobody there to enforce the noise curfew or the amount of people and cars that show up for one camping site. At least I know that the "strict rules" they list on their site are only a suggestion. I would go back again, but only if my camping party was a rowdy bunch. I could not see this place being too kid friendly when it was busy during the summer months.

Fantastic! Great customer service! David Lewis, David Melo…read moreand Chad have all been wonderful! I am a new boat owner and I couldnt have had a more pleasant experience!

Very responsive and honest. Boats are not cheap these days and they are difficult to get a hold of…read more Marine max on the lake is just one of many locations across the country. They sell an extremely high-quality product like chaparral boats.