Raccoon Island (New Jersey)
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Raccoon Island is an island on Lake Hopatcong
in New Jersey
, comprising about 50 acres (20.2 ha) with mixed private homes and lots. Seasonal (April–October), limited schedule ferry service provides access to the island by car or light truck. With this limited accessibility, few people live year-round on the island, but during the summer months many families from the surrounding area temporarily "relocate" and commute to their work from there. The homes range from small cottages that were built more than 100 years ago to more contemporary and remodeled homes with sizable lots. There is no public land on the island.
In the late 19th century paddle-wheel boats used to provide transportation links from mainland railway stations to resort hotels and campsites on the island. It was a summer tourist destination for New York City residents (45 miles (72.4 km) east) before expanded auto and air transportation made more exotic travel feasible.
Lake Hopatcong
Lake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater body in the state of New Jersey, USA, approximately 4 square miles in area. The lake is located in the mountains of northern New Jersey, north of Netcong and along the border between Sussex and Morris counties.The lake is within the borders of four...
in New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, comprising about 50 acres (20.2 ha) with mixed private homes and lots. Seasonal (April–October), limited schedule ferry service provides access to the island by car or light truck. With this limited accessibility, few people live year-round on the island, but during the summer months many families from the surrounding area temporarily "relocate" and commute to their work from there. The homes range from small cottages that were built more than 100 years ago to more contemporary and remodeled homes with sizable lots. There is no public land on the island.
In the late 19th century paddle-wheel boats used to provide transportation links from mainland railway stations to resort hotels and campsites on the island. It was a summer tourist destination for New York City residents (45 miles (72.4 km) east) before expanded auto and air transportation made more exotic travel feasible.