Wake Club New Jersey
Watersports on Lake Hopatcong near NYC

Lake Hopatcong · ~45 miles up I-80

Watersports near NYC — trade the subway for the lake.

The closest real watersports day to the city. Wakesurf, wakeboard, ski, tube, swim and cruise on 2,500 acres — about an hour from Manhattan. We bring the boat, the gear and a driver.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google / 2,000+ trips / Est. 2021

New York City Lake Hopatcong

~1 hour drive · ~45 miles up I-80 · NJ's largest lake. You can be wakesurfing before the city even gets going.

Three ways to spend the day

Group and camp days

Groups & Camps

Birthdays, bachelorettes, corporate & camp days for up to 12+.

Watersports near NYC — good questions

How far is Lake Hopatcong from NYC?+

About an hour — ~45 miles up I-80 from Manhattan. The closest real lake-watersports day to NYC, with NJ Transit rail to the area too.

What can I do there?+

Wakesurf, wakeboard, water ski, tube, swim and cruise — all from one private boat with a driver, on 2,500 acres of open water.

Do I need experience or gear?+

No. Boards, ropes and USCG-approved vests are included and the driver coaches every level. Just bring a swimsuit.

Good for a group day trip?+

Perfect — up to 12 per boat, so groups split the cost. Friends, families, birthdays, bachelorettes and corporate outings all welcome.

How much does it cost?+

Pontoon cruise & tubing from $190/hr, wake boat charter $320/hr — both 2-hour minimum, up to 12 guests.

An hour from the city. You should be on the lake.