Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company - Hopatcong, New Jersey

Andrea B.

Such a fun time on the lake with the hydro bikes! We all had a blast! Super organized and well run. Our guides -Ali and Rachel - were really nice and gave us such good info about the lake. Once we were done we had a great time at mini golf, and then off to lunch at Windlass. Great Day! Highly recommend!

Mindy L.

Had an AMAZING experience on our adventure! We signed up for a 30min tour because my mom was with us and we didn’t know if it would be too overwhelming for her since she’s not the most mobile but she did great!

For anyone that doesn’t feel the most comfortable with their balance it takes a little bit to get use to the water on the hydrobikes but once you are, you’ll have a blast!

We went on the second week of August at 9am and it was a little breezy and chilly so bring a jacket!

Thank you to the wonderful staff for the incredible experience and the knowledge about the lake and the islands!

Avital S.

Road-trip-worthy fun! I did both their single-boated kayaking and their wonderful little history-themed mini-golf.

For years I've been looking for a solid place to kayak in Morris County, as I've never tried it before. The young folks who worked the place (seems like local students) were all extremely helpful. The front-desk folks checked me in at 11:30ish and Rachel was our kayaking instructor/tour guide at 12 PM.
Although it was my first time, she made me feel safe and confident to figure it out on my own. The route was beautiful, with only a couple waves at the start and then the water was calm. She provided fascinating information about the lake (historical, natural, and cultural). We saw many stately homes, islands, as well as ducks, a swan, and a heron!
Before, during, and after the trip, Rachel went above and beyond to ensure a great tourist experience - helping allocate sunscreen when I forgot mine, and offering to take pictures of us, both in the boat and on the docks!

Rates are $40something for a half-hour and I believe $70something for an hour. Definitely aim to get there a half-hour early and hang out, because I once arrived at 4:54 hoping for the 5PM and they had already closed up shop.

Also, MINI GOLF WAS FUN! I think it was 18 holes mostly par 1-3, and about 5 of these contained little models of historic buildings, such as the Windlass's original tavern from the 19th century(?), a local 1925 roller coaster, and the Lake Hopatcong dam. They had little plaques about the history of each structure, with 2 historic photographs and a paragraph's writeup about it. It was great and educational, a fun way to get acquainted with Lake Hopatcong history in a sunny setting.
I hope, over the years, they add further little historical details and fun facts to the course.

Turns out they opened 10ish years back. Can't imagine how out-of-towners could enjoy the beauty of the largest lake in New Jersey without this iconic place!
I hope to kayak a different time and also depart from their dock for a future Miss Lotta trip.

Again, a really fantastic place to visit. I had a great day! Great job adventure team and minigolf architects.

cristina M.

Such a fun activity! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area and personable. She recommended us some hiking trails and restaurants in the area too.

Once you get used to the hydro bikes the adventure begins. We went on a cloudy day, which was a great decision because it can get really hot! The wind helped alleviate the heat too. I can’t imagine doing this in the afternoon on a hot sunny summer day. So, be prepared; bring water, sunscreen and all you need to protect yourself on a hot day.

I 💯 recommend this activity! We will definitely return for the paddle surf!

Julissa B.

My niece’s invited me with them to go on the bikes. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend people to come here. I was scared at first but it isn’t as scary as one thinks. The girls that go out with us were always making sure we were ok.

Berna O.

I had so much fun going on a hydrobike tour! It was fun and challenging. The lake is so beautiful and our guide was so attentive and helpful. Thankfully they're just an hour outside of the city so it's easy to get there. I want to try their bike tours, as well. Can't wait for the summer so we can do this again!

Leigh A. M.

Our party of two had a wonderful time with the Hydrobikes! Taylor was a great guide, made sure no one in our group was left behind, and took pictures of everyone!

The lake was very calm and peaceful during our 10am tour, which made for a great ride. It may seem very intimidating at first to get on the bike, however the staff are very attentive and helpful. Once you are on, it’s fairly easy to maneuver the bike. Just a warning, you will get a good workout in with this tour (especially the 1 hour tour) but it really is very fun!!

I suggest wearing water shoes since there’s a chance your feet may get wet. It can be breezy in the morning, so bring a jacket and wear SPF! The bikes have water bottle holders and a compartment to fit a small bag. Life vests are also provided.

I highly recommend booking a tour, and would love to return to try the pedalboards and kayaks!

Christina G.

Loved doing the hydrobike. Our guide Pam was amazing along with the friendly staff. Went with a group of 4 and we all enjoyed the experience.