( Lake Hopatcong · 1 hour from NYC )

Get on the water.
Wakesurf, tube & cruise Lake Hopatcong.

★★★★★ 5.0/ 2000+ trips/ Est. 2021

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Wake Club MasterCraft at sunset on Lake Hopatcong

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Watersports Charter

$320 /hr

Wakesurf, wakeboard, ski or tube behind a MasterCraft. We drive, coach and run the whole day.

May–Oct · 2–6h · 12 max

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Wake Club Sport Tritoon pontoon at sunset on Lake Hopatcong

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Lake Cruise & Tubing

$190 /hr

Cruise the lake on a Sport Tritoon. Tube, swim, anchor, soak up the sun.

May–Oct · 12 max · Self-drive option

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The Wake Club fleet at sunset on Lake Hopatcong

Groups 15–100+

Summer Camps

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A structured watersports day built for camp groups. Tubing rotations and wake boats, professionally run.

Mon–Thurs · 2hr min · Up to 100+

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Wakesurf✦Wakeboard✦Tubing✦Pontoon cruising✦Water skiing✦Swimming✦Summer camps✦Lake Hopatcong✦1 hour from NYC✦

An hour from the city

Trade the subway for 2,500 acres.

Lake Hopatcong sits ~45 miles up I-80 — the closest real lake-watersports day to New York City.

New York City Lake Hopatcong

~1 hour drive/ 45 miles up I-80/ Closest watersports to NYC

(Why Wake Club)

Everything a lake day should be — wakesurf, wakeboard, tubing, pontoon cruising, swimming. We bring the boat, the gear and a driver who runs the whole day. You just show up and get on the water.

(Wake Club guests)

Real guests. Real rides. Real sunsets.

No staged shoots

(On the lake since 2021)

A different kind of lake day.

We're not a rental counter tossing you the keys. We bring the boat, the boards, the tubes and a driver — and take you out to do watersports on Lake Hopatcong. Surf, board, tube, swim, cruise.

That's what keeps people coming back to the lake: they don't come once. They bring their friends, their family, and make it their summer.

(The fleet)

24ft MasterCraft wake boat at sunset on Lake Hopatcong

The wake boats

3 MasterCraft Wake Boats

Three MasterCrafts, 22 to 24 feet — the 24 throws the cleanest, most powerful wake on the lake. Wakesurf, wakeboard, ski. Beginner to advanced.

Also in the fleet

Sport Tritoon

Open-deck pontoon with shade, speakers and a swim ladder. Tubing, cruising, swimming — relaxed lake days.

Where we ride

River Styx, Lake Hopatcong

453 N River Styx Rd — Northern New Jersey, about an hour from NYC. 2,500 acres of open water.

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(On the water)

Drivers who know the lake.

Trained drivers on every boat

Not a bored rental. The person driving runs the whole day, coaches you up, and keeps it safe.

Every level welcome

First-timers to advanced riders. We dial the wake, speed and rope to exactly where you are.

All the gear included

Boards, life vests, ropes — USCG-approved vests sized for kids and adults. Just bring a swimsuit.

(Reviews)

5.0 on Google · 2000+ trips in.

(FAQ)

Good questions.

Do I need any experience?+

No. Most people stand up their first session. The driver coaches you from the first attempt — just bring yourself.

Can I really wakesurf my first time?+

Yes. Lake Hopatcong's calm water makes it easier than the ocean. Almost everyone gets up on day one.

Do I need to know how to swim?+

You should be comfortable in the water. Everyone wears a USCG-approved life vest and we're right there the whole time.

What should I bring?+

Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen. Bring drinks and snacks if you want. We handle the boards, vests, tubes and the wake.

When are you open?+

May through October, daily from sunrise to sunset. Summer weekends book up fast — reserve early.

How far is it from New York City?+

About an hour. Lake Hopatcong sits ~45 miles northwest of Manhattan — straight up I-80, the closest real lake-watersports day to the city. Trade the subway for 2,500 acres of open water.

Coming with kids or family?+

Families love it. Tubing is great for ages 6+, and we keep it easy and safe for everyone. Younger or hesitant kids can ride along on the boat.

What if the weather's bad?+

Light rain, we usually run. Thunder, lightning or unsafe conditions — we reschedule at no cost. We'll always be straight with you.

How do I book?+

Reservation only — hit any Book button to see live availability. Questions first? Text (973) 878-4990.

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Camera's always out. You might end up on the feed.

We're a little obsessed with making content. Every session someone's filming — and odds are we'll catch you mid-wave and cut it into something you'll actually want to post.

Only if you're into it. Not your thing? Say the word and we keep the lens off you.

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