Barnert TempleCampgaw Mountain ReservationG. Thomas Donch Nature PreserveRamapo LakePompton FallsGoffle Brook Park
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Franklin Lakes

Franklin Lakes is a town in Passaic district, New Jersey, United States of about 10,899 people. Within 50 km by road there are 282 places to visit: 64 churches, 50 parks and 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Barnert Temple, Campgaw Mountain Reservation and G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve.

41.0168° N, 74.2057° WPop. 10,899

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Within 30 km92 places
Within 50 km282
Must-see282
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Barnert Temple

Temple · 1 km · Bergen

Campgaw Mountain Reservation, nature spot near Franklin Lakes
Must-see

Campgaw Mountain Reservation

Nature spot · 5 km · Bergen

G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve, nature spot near Franklin Lakes
Must-see

G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve

Nature spot · 5 km · Bergen

Places near Franklin Lakes by type

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One day from Franklin Lakes

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

40 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Franklin Lakes
  2. Campgaw Mountain Reservationnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Ramapo Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Pompton Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. G. Thomas Donch Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Goffle Brook Parkviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Franklin Lakes
Today’s loopFranklin LakesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Franklin Lakes?

Barnert Temple (temple, about 1 km), Campgaw Mountain Reservation (nature spot, about 5 km), G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Campgaw Mountain (viewpoint, about 5 km), High Mountain Park Preserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Ramapo Lake (lake, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Franklin Lakes?

282 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 50 parks, 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Franklin Lakes?

Ramapo Reformed Church, about 12 km by road; Saint Michael the Archangel Church (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Franklin Lakes?

Pompton Aquatic Park, about 10 km by road; West Side Park (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Franklin Lakes?

Start in Franklin Lakes, visit Campgaw Mountain Reservation, then Ramapo Lake, then Pompton Falls, then G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve, then Goffle Brook Park, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.