Pompton Lakes, NJ

united states

Pompton Lakes is a small borough in northern New Jersey's Passaic County, home to about 11,000 people. Take Exit 57 off I-287 or use Route 23 for easy access. The town sits where the Pompton River meets Pompton Lake, creating a scenic setting with rolling hills and wooded areas. Popular local routes include Lakeside Avenue along the water and Route 511 to nearby Ringwood. The historic 1876 train station still stands downtown, a reminder of the area's railroad past.