Average!3.3 / 5Apr 29, 2019
Jeff P. expert 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
Jeff P. Poor!1.9 / 5Feb 18, 2019
John Z. advanced snowboarder
Very Good!3.9 / 5Jan 14, 2019
John C. advanced snowboarder
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Nov 20, 2018
Xavier M. intermediate snowboarder
Superb!4.7 / 5Nov 08, 2018
Ivan P. intermediate skier
Good!3.7 / 5Dec 06, 2017
JOJim O.
Camelback is a great location, one of the easiest to get to resorts in the Poconos. But the mountain has a consistent problem for snowboarders- flat runs. There's plenty of acreage here, but too often getting from one part of the mountain to the other involves flat or nearly flat cat tracks.... Moreintermediate snowboarder
Good!3.6 / 5Dec 03, 2017
BWBenjamin W.
Camelback was one of,my first and favorite trips on the slopes. A great place for,family and friends to,hangout for a few days. Many different skill levels for all ages. A great time for all.... Moreintermediate snowboarder
Average!3.3 / 5Nov 24, 2017
DJDaniel J.
As one of the more established and developed resorts in PA it gets a lot of New York and New Jersey crowds thanks to it's location in the northeastern part of the state. Has good parks for the East and the facilities are well maintained. Not an overabundance in terrain but for PA it's not bad. ... Moreexpert snowboarder
Average!3.5 / 5Nov 19, 2017
BWBenjamin W.
This resort was,a wonderful,place to start out. The trails are great for advancing your skills and improving your techniques. It also has a terrain park for,beginners to intermediate easier for advanced riders.... Moreintermediate snowboarder
Average!3.3 / 5Nov 18, 2017
BWBenjamin W.
This was one of my first times on a mountain and it wasn't easy but it was great. I had gone with friends and loved ones and it made me fall in love with the sport. I have been going as much as I can with out even getting a season pass when time allowed around work and family. This is a great family friendly mountain and resort.... Moreintermediate snowboarder