Vernon Township, Township in Sussex County, United States
Vernon Township is a municipality in Sussex County, New Jersey, spanning forested areas and lakes throughout the region. The area contains a mix of rural and suburban neighborhoods with diverse natural environments.
The township originated in 1793 when Hardyston Township was divided, then received official incorporation five years later. This early establishment shaped the development of the northwestern region.
Winter sports define much of daily life here, with Mountain Creek Ski Resort drawing visitors from nearby New York every season. Local traditions center around snow activities and the outdoor recreation culture they bring.
The area is best explored on foot or by car through local roads that connect neighborhoods and natural areas. Many trails and outdoor spaces are open to the public year-round for recreation.
The community runs a Bear Resistant Garbage Can Program designed to keep wildlife out of trash in neighborhoods. This effort shows how humans and forest animals must share the same landscape here.
Location: Sussex County
Inception: April 8, 1793
Shares border with: Wantage Township, Warwick, Hardyston Township, West Milford
Website: http://vernontwp.com
GPS coordinates: 41.19780,-74.48460
Latest update: December 13, 2025 14:24
Mountain Creek Waterpark
2.1 km
Wawayanda State Park
6.1 km
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
6.8 km
Pochuck Mountain
4.1 km
Wawayanda Mountain
2.3 km
High Breeze Farm
6.1 km
General John Hathorn Stone House
10.9 km
Bethany Chapel
9.4 km
Jeremiah Morehouse House
11.1 km
Wawayanda Lake
4.7 km
Wawayanda Beach
4.7 km
Kohout Lake
7.6 km
Pinwheel Vista
3.7 km
Canistear Reservoir
8.6 km
Cedar Pond
11.1 km
Upper Greenwood Lake
9.1 km
Highland Lakes Beach 3
3.8 km
Wallkill Lake
6.1 km
Minerals Family Golf Center
3.8 km
Minerals Family Golf Center
3.8 km
Great Gorge
3.6 km
Sprayground
2.1 km
Fishing Village
2.1 km
Cliff Jump
2.2 km
Surf Hill
2.2 km
Hide Tide Wavepool
2.3 km
Cascades Golf Club
7.1 km
Glenwood Lake
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