West Milford, Township in Passaic County, United States
West Milford spans 80 square miles across Passaic County, featuring 40 lakes, mountain ranges, and extensive watershed areas at 263 meters elevation.
The township formed from the western section of Pompton Township in 1834, joining Passaic County in 1837 when the county was established.
The community maintains numerous youth programs and recreational activities throughout the year, connecting residents through outdoor sports and local gatherings.
New Jersey Transit provides bus services to New York City, while Route 23 and County Route 511 connect to major regional highways.
The former Jungle Habitat wildlife park operated from 1972 to 1976, allowing visitors to drive through safari sections with exotic animals.
Location: Passaic County
Inception: March 10, 1834
Elevation above the sea: 263 m
Shares border with: Vernon Township, Hardyston Township, Jefferson Township, Rockaway Township, Kinnelon, Butler, Bloomingdale, Ringwood
Website: https://westmilford.org
GPS coordinates: 41.11861,-74.38361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
Action Park
13.1 km
Mountain Creek Waterpark
13 km
Greenwood Lake
8.1 km
Skylands
12.3 km
Ringwood State Park
10.9 km
Wawayanda State Park
6.4 km
Ringwood Manor
11.3 km
Ramapo Mountain State Forest
14.6 km
Wanaque Reservoir
9.5 km
Norvin Green State Forest
7.4 km
Patriots' Path
10.3 km
Apshawa Preserve
10.4 km
Clinton Furnace
7.6 km
Pompton Lake
15.4 km
Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
8.7 km
Ramapo Lake
13.6 km
Wawayanda Mountain
10.7 km
High Breeze Farm
11.5 km
The Boulders
9.8 km
St. Elizabeth's Memorial Chapel, Tuxedo
13.7 km
Sterling Mountain Fire Observation Tower and Observer's Cabin
12.3 km
Van Winkle-Fox House
15.1 km
Wawayanda Lake
8.1 km
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
6.7 km
Wyanokie High Point
7.9 km
Monksville Reservoir
7 km
Long Pond Ironworks
6.7 km
Torne Mountain
8.6 kmReviews
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