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December 30, 2024
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The Largest Ski Resort in the Pocono Mountains

When peak snow conditions arrive in NEPA, so, too, do the skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers. And if you’re looking for a mountain with more than enough room for everyone from beginners to seasoned die-hards to expert-level pros, you have to check out Camelback Resort in Tannersville. This massive ski resort situated in the eastern Pocono Mountains offers 166 acres of skiing and snowboarding on 39 trails ranging from beginner to double black diamond. Camelback also features over 40 lanes of family fun in their nationally-recognized snow tubing park. In 2023 and 2024, the snow tube park was voted #1 Best Place for Snow Tubing in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice poll.

 

Do It All at Camelback Resort

Snowboarder in yellow jacket and red snow pants carving down the mountain at Camelback Resort in Tannersville, PA.

Ski and Snowboard

Drop in on one of the highest peaks in NEPA. At 2,133 feet, Camelback Mountain provides plenty of thrilling vertical drops. And with all 39 trails spread out over 166 acres, there’s room to do some serious shredding. There are also three unique terrain parks for snowboarders to jump and grind their way down the mountain. The resort features 16 lifts including carpet lifts, double, triple, quad and 6-person lifts and a high-speed lift. Fully-illuminated skiing and snowboarding trails are open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a range of lift ticket and season pass options.

Nile Mile Slope
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Ski and Snowboard

Drop in on one of the highest peaks in NEPA. At 2,133 feet, Camelback Mountain provides plenty of thrilling vertical drops. And with all 39 trails spread out over 166 acres, there’s room to do some serious shredding. There are also three unique terrain parks for snowboarders to jump and grind their way down the mountain. The resort features 16 lifts including carpet lifts, double, triple, quad and 6-person lifts and a high-speed lift. Fully-illuminated skiing and snowboarding trails are open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a range of lift ticket and season pass options.

Two children wave their hands and smile while enjoying a ride in a snow tube down the illuminated lanes at Camelback Resort in Tannersville, PA.

Snow Tubing

If taking on the mountain isn’t quite your speed, head over to the 2nd largest snow tube park in the U.S. With over 40 lanes and magic carpet lifts, a day of snow tubing provides plenty of fun for the whole family. Camelback’s snow tube park is open for daytime tubing and also features an illuminated, galactic party-on-the-mountain atmosphere once it gets dark. Snow tubing is available all day from Monday through Sunday. Snow tubing tickets are valid for 2-hour sessions only, and they are separate from regular lift tickets. While there are no age restrictions, riders must be 33 inches to ride with a partner or 44 inches to ride alone.

Galactic Snowtubing
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Skin instructors in green jackets help a young girl in a pink helmet strap into her snowboard on the beginner slope just before a lesson.

Learn from the Pros

For those stepping into skis or snowboards for the first time, or if you just need a little refresher course, Camelback Ski and Ride Academy offers a wide range of daily lessons from professional instructors. Choose from family lessons, children’s lessons or private, one-on-one instruction. The academy also features adult clinics, after-school programs and beginners lessons designed for new skiers. Ski and snowboard lessons are available daily. Lessons should be booked in advance online.

A little girl with dark hair in a tie-dyed bathing suit splashes about near an adult in the children's play area at Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark at Camelback Resort in Tannersville, PA.

Stay and Play

You can’t possibly experience it all in one day. Make the most of your time on the mountain by booking a room or suite at one of the coolest ski lodges in America. Camelback Resort Lodge and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark is a slope side, amenity-filled hotel with a little something for everyone in the family. All stays include passes to Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, which is the coolest way to unwind and relax after a day on the snowy slopes. The waterpark features 13 waterslides, a wave pool, a swim-up bar, arcade and so much more. The lodge is also home to a wide variety of dining options, a fitness center and several resort shops.

Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
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A woman in her ski gear and sunglasses stops by the slope side food truck for a quick snack at Camelback Resort in Tannersville, PA.

Slope Side or Resort Dining

Whether its Apres-Ski, grab-and-go or a more intimate affair, Camelback Resort has you covered with dozens of dining options at every turn. Grab pizza, burgers and tacos. Start the day with a quick bite and a hot coffee. Hit the slope side food truck in between runs. Or unwind poolside with tiki drinks and laid-back snacks. Of course, you can go from slope to stool at Trail’s End Pub & Grille. The menu features cold drinks and classic American fare. And if you’re looking to dress up and sit down, check out Berelli’s Italian Chophouse for a more refined dining experience.

The sun sets behind an illuminated Camelback Mountain. A panoramic view shows the lighted ski trails, the resort grounds and the red and green lights reflecting on the snow tube lanes at Camelback Resort in Tannersville, PA.

Your next winter adventure awaits at Camelback Resort

Plan a day on the mountain or a multi-day getaway at one of the premier ski, stay & play resorts in the Pocono Mountains. Camelback Resort is convenient to anywhere in NEPA and within a 2-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia. The resort is also located within a few miles of some of the region’s best shopping, dining and nightlife.

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