Sussex district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Stanhope

Stanhope is a town in Sussex district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 3,410 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 13 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens and 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Musconetcong (2 km), Cage Hill (4 km) and Lake Rogerene (6 km).

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Stanhope, New Jersey
Stanhope, Sussex district, New Jersey, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stanhope at a glance

Location
Sussex district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 3,410
Coordinates
40.9029° N, 74.7091° W
Places within 50 km
130 (130 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Stanhope

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Churches near Stanhope

62 churches within 100 km of Stanhope. The closest is Hope Episcopal Church (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stanhope

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stanhope. The closest is Cage Hill (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stanhope

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stanhope. The closest is Turkey Brook Park (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stanhope

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stanhope. The closest is Lake Musconetcong (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Stanhope

37 parks within 100 km of Stanhope. The closest is Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Stanhope

18 museums within 100 km of Stanhope. The closest is Sterling Hill Mining Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Stanhope

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stanhope
  2. 2 km Lake Musconetcong · lake, Sussex
  3. 4 km Lake Rogerene · lake, Morris
  4. 8 km Lake Lackawanna · lake, Sussex
  5. 6 km Cage Hill · hill, Sussex
  6. 9 km Turkey Brook Park · nature spot, Morris
  7. 6 km Back to Stanhope

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How to reach Stanhope

    All places near Stanhope by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stanhope by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1362Hope Episcopal Church (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3857Cage Hill (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2455Turkey Brook Park (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2739Lake Musconetcong (2 km)
    Parks737Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation (22 km)
    Museums818Sterling Hill Mining Museum (27 km)
    Forts & heritage38Devil's Tree (40 km)
    Other attractions27George Washington (30 km)
    Treks34Patriots' Path (17 km)
    Waterfalls34Boonton Falls (31 km)
    Temples14Sri Venkateswara Temple (39 km)
    Buddhist sites11Empty Cloud Monastery (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Center of Passaic County (60 km)
    Beaches & coast01Newark Bay (68 km)

    Stanhope: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stanhope?

    Lake Musconetcong (lake, about 2 km), Cage Hill (hill, about 4 km), Lake Rogerene (lake, about 6 km), Turkey Brook Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Lake Lackawanna (lake, about 6 km), Lookout Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Stanhope?

    130 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Stanhope?

    Hope Episcopal Church, about 27 km by road; Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stanhope?

    Cage Hill, about 4 km by road; Lookout Mountain (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stanhope?

    Turkey Brook Park, about 6 km by road; Stephens State Park (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stanhope?

    Start in Stanhope, visit Lake Musconetcong, then Lake Rogerene, then Lake Lackawanna, then Cage Hill, then Turkey Brook Park, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stanhope?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Stanhope

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Stanhope’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Stanhope on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.