Mountain Lakes is a community shrouded by trees, rolling hills, and quiet lakes. Herbert Hapgood, a developer, laid the foundations of this planned community in the 1920s building beautiful Arts and Crafts-style homes, many of which still exist today. The man-made lakes in Mountain Lakes are: Birchwood Lake, Crystal Lake, Mountain Lake, Sunset Lake, Wildwood Lake, and Cove Lake.

Mountain Lakes townhome and condo communities include Pine Edge and Spruce Edge.

Mountain Lakes is approximately 35 miles west of New York City and 9 miles north of Morristown. The borough is situated near the center of Morris County and is conveniently located close to Routes 287, 80, and 46. The Mountain Lakes Train Station provides commuters with service to NYC via the New Jersey Transit Mid-Town Direct Line. Lakeland Bus also provides service to NYC and has scheduled stops in Mountain Lakes.

Mountain Lakes Schools serve public school students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are Wildwood School for grades K-5, Briarcliff School for grades 6-8 and Mountain Lakes High School for grades 9-12. Students from the neighboring town of Boonton Township also attend Mountain Lakes High School.

Mountain Lakes does not have a formal downtown area, but is close to lots of shopping. The neighboring town of Denville has a charming downtown with many restaurants and a variety of shops. Mountain Lakes is just ten minutes from the Rockaway Townsquare Mall which is anchored by Macy’s, JC Penny’s, Lord & Taylor, Target, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Rockaway Townsquare Mall is one of the largest and most modern malls in New Jersey.

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