Directions to Fountain Spring Lake in scenic Ringwood, NJ

Just 25 miles NW of the GWB and West of the Tappan Zee – so good, so close to home!


1. From NYC via George Washington Bridge: Follow signs to Route 4 West to Route 208 North (Route 208 is center fork when highway splits). Get off at Exit 57 (Ringwood/Skyline Drive). (Note: 208 North turns into 287 South just before Exit 57). At end of Exit ramp, make right onto Skyline Drive and go approximately 3 miles. Make left onto Conklintown Rd. Go 1 mile to Fountain Spring Lake on right.

2. From Wyckoff Area Heading North on Route 208: Take Route 208 North into Route 287 South to Exit 57 (Ringwood/Skyline Dr. – the second exit after it merges with 287 South). Make right onto Skyline Drive. Continue on Skyline Dr. for approximately 3 miles. Make left onto Conklintown Road. Go 1 mile to Fountain Spring Lake on right.

3. Montville Area Heading North on Route 287: Take 287 to Exit 57 (Ringwood/Skyline Drive). Make a left off exit, continue under overpass and take Skyline Drive for approximately 3 miles. Make left onto Conklintown Rd. Go 1 mile to Fountain Spring Lake on right.

If you choose to take 287 to Exit 55 (two miles before Exit 57): Make right onto Ringwood Avenue (Braen Supply on Left). Proceed approximately 3 miles to Conklintown Road (Cemetery). Make right onto Conklintown Road. Go 1 mile to Fountain Spring Lake on left.

4. From Wayne Area (Routes listed above may be good alternatives): Take Hamburg Turnpike. Continue past Pompton Liberty Bell to Ringwood Ave. Make a right onto Ringwood Ave. and proceed approximately 4.5 miles to Conklintown Road (Cemetery). Make right onto Conklintown Road. Go 1 mile to Fountain Spring Lake on Left.

5. From Garden State Parkway: Take Exit 160 off Garden State. As you exit, continue straight to traffic light and make left. Follow signs to Fair Lawn. Continue onto Route 208 North. Follow directions above.

6. From Route 46 to 23 North: Follow signs to 287 North. Take 287 to Exit 57 (Ringwood/Skyline Drive). Make a left off exit, continue under overpass and take Skyline Drive for approximately 3 miles. Make left onto Conklintown Rd. Go 1 mile to Fountain Spring Lake on right.

If you choose to take 287 to Exit 55 (two miles before Exit 57): Make right onto Ringwood Avenue (Braen Supply on Left). Proceed approximately 3 miles to Conklintown Road (Cemetery). Make right onto Conklintown Road. Go 1 mile to Fountain Spring Lake on left.

7. From Route 202 (NJ-Oakland Area) North or South: Turn onto West Oakland Ave. (Heading West). Take West Oakland Ave. to end (Traffic light) make right onto Skyline Drive. Go approximately 3 miles. Make left onto Conklintown Road. Go 1 mile to Fountain Spring Lake on right.