Vernon, NJ

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About Vernon
Vernon Township is located in Sussex County, New Jersey
With a population of close to 23k and a total area of almost 70 square miles, Vernon is Sussex County’s largest town in both population and area.
Vernon’s elevation varies due to the many valleys, rolling hills, and mountains that add to the nature beauty of this township.

Vernon Township was established on April 8, 1793 from portions of Hardyston Township. It was formally incorporated on February 21, 1798.

Vernon Township Neighborhoods

Barry Lakes
Canistear Reservoir
Cedar Ridge
Cliffwood Lake
DeKays
Glenwood
Great Gorge
High Breeze
Highland Lakes
Independence Corners
Kampe P.O.
Lake Conway
Lake Panorama
Lake Pochung
Lake Wanda
Lake Wallkill
Lake Wilderwood
Maple Grange
McAfee
Mud Pond

Owens
Pleasant Valley Lake
Prices Switch
Scenic Lake
Vernon Village “Town Center”
Vernon Valley “The Valley”
Vernon Valley Lake
Wawayanda
Wawayanda Lake

What to do in Vernon
From skiing & snowboarding to golfing & hiking, Vernon boasts recreation opportunities for all seasons
Vernon’s popular attractions include:
Appalachian Trail
Crystal Springs Resort
Great Gorge Golf Club
Minerals Golf Club
Mountain Creek Ski Resort
Mountain Creek Waterpark
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Wawayanda State Park

Vernon Township School District

Home of the Vikings
  • Walnut Ridge Primary School
  • Cedar Mountain Primary School
  • Rolling Hills Primary School
  • Lounsberry Hollow School
  • Glen Meadow Middle School
  • Vernon Township High School

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