Superb!4.6 / 5Oct 15, 2021
Bashkim I. advanced skier
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Pros
- Easily accessible from New York City (Less than 2 hours) and Philadelphia (2 hours)
- Fantastic family resort with great package deals and facilities
- High-speed lifts
Cons
- Can get crowded
Camelback Mountain Resort Ski Packages |
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Sullivan Trail Inn & Suites
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50% off | $193 |
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Paradise Stream Resort
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32% off | $622 |
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Pocono Palace Resort
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32% off | $622 |
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Overall
One of the larger resorts close to New York City, Camelback is mostly for beginners and intermediates and is an ideal family destination. It's known for its Camelback Resort Lodge which offers ski, stay and play packages including access to their indoor waterpark. Camelback's convenient location makes for a great weekend trip but get there mid-week or outside of the holidays for some crowd-free fresh turns.
Best month to go
January and February
January and February are the best months to visit Camelback as the cold weather will keep any natural snowfall and for the resort to make snow.
FLY TO
John F. Kennedy International Airport
DRIVE TO
Camelback Mountain (2 hours)
Base of Camelback Mountain (Walk)
- The Camelback Resort Lodge is the main accommodation at the resort
- While not true ski-in/ski-out, the lodge provides access to the Stevenson Express lift
- The lodge offers great ski, stay and play packages
Tannersville (1-5 mi)
- Wide range of townhouse rentals featuring 1-4 bedrooms
- Budget accommodation available such as Days Inn
- Short drive to slopes
For beginners
Camelback has plenty of suitable trails for beginners. First timers can start off on the extensive beginner area that spreads across the entire base area. Those with a bit more experience can make their way to the top of the mountain and cruise down the few long green trails Camelback has on offer. Our favorite for beginners include the nice and wide slopes of Julius Caesar to Honeymoon where there is enough room to weave between other skiers.
For intermediates
Intermediates can find a number of blues to cruise across the mountain while park rats can test their skills on the large terrain park mid-mountain where there's even a fun airbag if you dare. Our favorite run for intermediates would have to be Nile Mile. Located off the fast Stevenson Express lift, this long blue gently curves and meanders from the summit down to the base.
For experts
Advanced skiers and snowboarders will most likely get bored quickly at Camelback with the limited amount of black trails here, most of which are not-so challenging. The trail layout isn't great either with 6 black runs on the east side of the mountain and just 2 on the west side and involves skiing between less experienced skiers to get to the other side. If we had to pick one, Cliffhanger is the best run for experts as it's the only double diamond run here and is a straight shot with no interruptions.
Find freshies
Given its close proximity to Philadelphia and New York City, Camelback sees plenty of weekend warriors who tend track out freshies rather quickly. To find the best powder, visit during the week after fresh snow.
Ditch the crowds
All beginner areas and any intermediate areas that lead to beginner areas can get quite crowded so it's best to avoid these spots if you're more experienced. Weekends and holidays also see long lift queues so go in the singles lines to get on the mountain faster.
Non skiers
Non-skiers will have a range of fun activities to do while their counterparts on the slopes including tubing, zip lining, riding the mountain coaster, swimming at the Aquatopia waterpark or just getting a spa treatment.
Families
Families are well catered for at Camelback where they'll find a wide range of great facilities from family changing rooms to large family lodgings. The real drawcard for families is the Camelback Resort Lodge which offers the great ski, stay and play packages including access to the Aquatopia waterpark. Kids will also love the other fun activities such as tubing, zip lining and riding the mountain coaster. Camelback also has a great ski school for first timers and a nursery for the little ones who are not yet old enough to ski.
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Camelback Mountain Resort Reviews
Bashkim I. Average!3.4 / 5Oct 15, 2021
Yashashwi S. intermediate snowboarder
Average!3.1 / 5Oct 15, 2021
Hans G. advanced snowboarder
Poor!1.8 / 5Oct 15, 2021
ASAmber S.
I have been a season pass holder/ frequent guest at Camelback Mountain and resort for 5+ years. This year has been the most unorganized, lack of safety, incompetent employee ran I have ever witnessed! Our first trip arriving to the mountain we were told contracts were changed for season pass holders in October of 2020 and we no longer qualified for... Moreadvanced snowboarder
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Mar 22, 2020
JCJuan C.
It had Great location and good staff. Near to all king of very convenient restaurants. Road were in good conditions all the way from Newark. We really enjoy the stay. Thanks... Moreintermediate skier
Superb!4.8 / 5Aug 08, 2019
JVJose V.
Best ski resort near NYC without a doubt. Amazing snow conditions for all ski levels, specially beginners and intermediates. Best quality price mix in the west, grab a bus from NYC and spend the best time this winter!... Moreadvanced skier
Average!2.9 / 5Aug 08, 2019
Tory S. expert snowboarder
Superb!4.6 / 5Aug 08, 2019
Randy R. advanced skier
Average!3.5 / 5Apr 29, 2019
Kevin N. advanced skier
Average!3.4 / 5Apr 29, 2019
Serge P. expert skier