Hampton Township is a township in Sussex County. The township occupies a largely rural area north and east of Newton, where wooded ridges, fields, lakes, and low-density neighborhoods shape the landscape. Its development is spread among small residential areas and open land rather than concentrated in a single downtown. Route 206 and a network of county roads provide access to Newton, Branchville, and other parts of northern Sussex County. Sussex County occupies the northwestern corner of New Jersey and is defined by the Kittatinny Mountains, Highlands, lakes, farms, forests, and small boroughs. Its communities are generally lower in density than those farther east, while Routes 23, 94, and 206 provide access to regional centers and neighboring states. Together, the setting and local development patterns give Hampton Township a recognizable place within Sussex County.