Camelback Mountain Resort

Let’s think of Camelback as a book. I checked out their website, and it looked like a cool place. The pictures looked impressive compared to their next door neighbor, Great Wolf Lodge.
I was setting high expectations, as we drove about 4 hours here in a cramped car.
First Thing: This book has a good cover. Again, the website shows the usual: smiling kids, laughing parents, and everybody having a good time. What they DON’T show is the rowdiness. You enter the lobby, and kids in swimsuits were screaming and running around. The elevators were slow, so we took the stairs. The rooms looked decent, but like a regular room. Nothing special.
Second Thing: This book is darn expensive. The hotel was pricey, but it comes with the waterpark as well.
The arcade was decent. It had your simulators, your games, your ‘jackpots’, your tickets, the prizes. They also had attractions. The things we did (or were about to do, but got scared away by the price) were attractions, and I played one arcade game. The laser tag is NINE DOLLARS PER PERSON. NINE. I don’t know about you, but to pay nine dollars just so somebody can run around and shoot people with a pretend gun is not my idea of ‘worth it.’ I am a big fan of laser tag, and maybe nine dollars might not be a lot, but I didn’t think it would be good. There was a teenager in the front, and he wasn’t even sure of the price of the game. The lodge also came with a coupon book. Having been shocked by the laser tag price, we checked out the book for some discounts. The Arcadia (the name of the arcade) gave us ‘8 free credits’ and a ‘buy one get one free on Lazer Frenzy.’ At first we thought Laser tag was Lazer Frenzy, but the teenager said it wasn’t. We went to the front and the person operating the prize place showed us where Lazer Frenzy was. We checked it out, and found out that it was one of those games where you dodge lasers and try to get to a checkpoint. There were three teenagers in front of us, and one of them quoted after they came out, «It was so easy. There wasn’t even any lasers.» They left, and we decided to try it out. (By the way, this game cost SIX DOLLARS. We got one, and got another one for free.) My first brother had no idea what to do. There weren’t any instructions. He picked ‘easy.’ According to this game, ‘Easy’ probably means NO LASERS AT ALL. He literally walked to the end of the room, pressed a button, and came back. The timer was still going, and he had no idea what to do. He walked around the room and clicked random buttons. Once the timer was over, he came out and had a frown on his face. He says, «It was a rip off.»
My other brother tried ‘Medium.’ According to ‘Lazer Frenzys’ definition of Medium, you get ONE LASER beam. He walked to the end, and when he came back, the score said he broke 8 Lasers. He was confused. Alas, we still had 8 credits left. I found a cheap ‘hit the clowns with the balls’ game and decided to waste the 8 credits on that. I got 30 tickets, and my brother earned 11 tickets THAT CAME OUT OF A MACHINE RANDOMLY. (lol, we didn’t pay for those 11 tickets: P) We had 41 tickets, and got two cheap pinball machines. (not real ones, like the ones you get at the dollar store.) My brother’s pinball machine broke the same day at night. Ha. Okay, the food… THE FOOD WAS HORRIBLE!!!
The food is buffet style. We went to the restaurant ‘hemisphere.’
They charged us NINETY FIVE DOLLARS FOR TWO ADULTS AND THREE CHILDREN!!!
Maybe, we thought, their food was good. But it wasn’t. I AM WARNING YOU, DO NOT STEP A FOOT INTO THAT RESTAURANT!!!
The chef was nice. He gave my brother a new batch of three fried chickens and a bunch of fries. (+1 star), because my brother has a peanut allergy.
The fries: The ones that WEREN’T fried were gross. They looked like regular fries, but were soggy and had a disgusting aftertaste. We went about an hour after it opened. The meat was dry and the cheesecake was weird.
MY BROTHER HAD DIARRHEA after eating at that place. Not joking. The whole hotel room smelled like poop. It was gross, and horrifying. The breakfast was 11 DOLLARS PER KID, and 17 DOLLARS PER ADULT. We already had a terrible experience, so we went to some place named Hickory Valley Farm Restaurant to eat. That place was good. We talked to one of the workers, and they said there were people from other resorts going there and they also said the food was bad at the resorts.
One huge part of the waterpark was closed. We were forced to go repeatedly in the lost river and into the wave pool over and over again. We asked a lifeguard why, and he said, «I don’t know.»
The staff were nice, and checkout did not take long. We just had to wait for five minutes because of ‘inspections.’ The parking was awfully crowded. It was hard to get a spot.
Overall Message: Beware. The food is bad. Expensive. Waterpark closes randomly. Staff is friendly. Room is okay. Try to have fun.

Really liked this place way better then the other ones we have been to in the area. We go snow tubing and this place really puts effort into the tubing. A lot of the other ski places just have the snow tubing as more of an after thought. Camelback really makes it fun. A complete experience. Great for young and old, even someone who has never went before– we had all of those. Easy peesy with the moving sidewalk. Great time. Highly recommend. A tip? Go early before the crowds get there. You get more time and the lines are way shorter.

Camelback snow used to reign above Mountain Creek snow. Cannot say the same for this 2015 – 2016 season. Both mountains are in the 1.5−2 hr drive neighborhood from NYC. Camelback is good if you need to hit the slopes and spend a weekend, primarily because of the range of nearby hotels and motels, as opposed to Creek’s Appalachian which is price commanding. Mountain Creek is better for a one day trip. The trails can get a bit crowded but if you just want a one day stint and you want to get in some park trails, South Side is relatively lax.
The biggest reason Camelback gets 3 stars only, is due to their combination of pricing and poor snow conditions. I did factor in global warming in attempting to balance out the expected conditions, but the price really dings them at $ 67/​day.
Post-​mortem rant, the middle class will soon be priced out of the sport of skiing altogether. Got a family of four? Want to spend a night at a nearby Hilton? Be prepared to bring your checkbook, increase your credit limit, and possibly get a second mortgage. Other than that, have it!

My favorite ski resort! An equal amount of slopes for beginners, intermediates and experts, and never a long line to wait compared to other ski resorts nearby. The snow is always neatly groomed and monitored on the slopes by staff.
Another perk: Camelback is also to NYC and right off the parkway.

As for Neptune restaurant need to change smoked shrimp to original shrimp cocktail it will sell better.

Went on a Saturday. The place was super crowded! Long waits for the lift. The snow tubing lines went on forever but they did move more quickly than the lifts. Poor customer service for the prices. Some of the staff seemed really stressed which I guess translated to rudeness. For the prices they charge, customer service should be a priority.

I went to Camelback for my first snowboarding experience and I had a blast!!! I seriously had a great time and will probably be going back next weekend or sometime before this winter season is no more.
We went during twilight hours which was $ 15 less than the regular price (twilight starts at 3) — to be completely honest I don’t remember how much I ended up paying so I’m sorry! I rented a helmet, board, and boots. They also have lockers you can rent out for $ 5.
Since it was my first time snow boarding I was at the bunny slope the whole entire time. I LOVED IT! The fact that I long board definitely helped me out. There’s also other slopes for those of you that are pros (I’ll hopefully be trying those in no time).
Camelback also has a big cabin-​like dining area (one side was food/​family friendly and the other side was a bar) which I loved. Perfect for a food break!
Parking: There’s free parking but if the one near the entrance is full you have to park in another lot and have the bus bring you back.
Bottom line:
PREPARE TO BE SORE! Camelback is a lot of fun, I definitely will be coming back.

My family and I recently visited Camelback mountain. We went to snow tube and ride the mountain coaster, regretfully I never tried the zip-​line. It was CROWDED but they seemed to manage the crowd well. We all had a great time, the only downside is I got a bruise on my tailbone the size of a small watermelon from snow tubing. We’ll definitely be back.

Hands down, the best family getaway 90 minutes from NYC
Last week my boyfriend and our four year old daughter did an overnight there and our takeaway was simply, WOW! This is a brand new hotel with a massive indoor waterpark, skiing, snowtubing, rock climbing wall, ropes course, mini golf, laser tag, arcade and the list just keeps going. The only negative thing I have to say is we did too much for an overnight trip, I wish we had stayed for two nights.
Tubing is a blast and requires no skill. We brought our own helmets and wore warm waterproof snow clothes. If you are under 48″ you’ll have to attach your tube to someone taller. Most everyone goes down attached to their friends anyway. This was a really fun activity and you don’t have to be a guest of the hotel to participate.
After tubing we went back to the hotel and got our extreme adventure on at Arcadia. This is an indoor adventure area where kids big and small can test their skills on a ropes course, mini-​golf, rock climbing walls and laser tag. We were so excited about this area we purchased an ‘all stay’ pass for about $ 28/​person (we used a coupon from a booklet they gave us at check-​in for $ 5 off). This allowed us to putt, climb and balance on the ropes as much as we wanted during our stay and included one round of laser tag. It also included $ 5 of free games in the arcade area.
After playing around in Arcadia we went to Aquatopia. This is pretty much my boyfriend’s dream indoor waterpark. It’s a huge 125,000 square foot oasis of fun with extreme slides! Plus it’s reserved for guests staying at the lodge so doesn’t get too overcrowded. Our favorite family slide was the Venus SlydeTrap. This slide was an intense raft ride and like nothing I’ve ever experienced. The raft holds up to six people and you slide through dark tunnels, take steep drops then sail up and down walls of a giant basin until you drop down again into another dark tunnel and plunge into a pool.
The next morning we went skiing. Our four year is just learning so most of our time was spent on the bunny hills, but we still had a great time. Hopefully next year she’ll be ready to go to the top of the mountain.
This resort really does have it all. If you suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out) like my family, it can be a little overwhelming. Do a little planning and then have some fun!
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Love the resort!!! It has all sort of winter activities for us to do, snow tubing, mountain coaster. skiing.

Came here for snowboarding. This place has a lot of slopes to try. The bunny slope is a great area for practice. The security and first aide people are genuinely nice and care about the wellbeing of each person here. They do their best to allow everyone to have a good experience here.
With the lack of snow and warm weather, it’s not exactly the best sporting conditions, so lots of patrol teams have been sent out to ensure safety.
I will probably be back next year. I had a great experience

This place is a regular for me and my family. We have been going every season for the past two years. It’s a nice, family orientated place, which at times can get crowded. We love the twilight option and find that it’s less crowded during that time. Don’t expect much from the food, of course it’s over priced. Best thing to do is take your own lunch. Otherwise it’s a decent mountain. I once took their beginners snowboard lesson and found it really helpful in learning the basics! Totally worth it.

THIS PLACE IS TERRIBLE!!! They have the WORST customer service I’ve ever encountered. We made ski lesson reservations in advance online and rented a car and drove 2 hours to the resort the day of the lessons. When we got there, they told us there wasn’t enough snow and skiing was not going to happen. THEY DID NOT HAVE THE COURTESY TO NOTIFY US IN ADVANCE PRIOR TO US SPENDING VALUABLE MONEY AND TIME TRAVELING TO THE RESORT. When I got there and complained, they they told just to fill out a complaint form. One week goes by and I hear nothing. Then I call and am placed on hold and transferred to different extensions for ONE HOUR… only to get a voicemail of a manager supposedly. I left a message and never got a call back. I also send an email to
and got no response. I would give it zero stars but I can’t unfortunately. WILL NEVER GO BACK.

Perhaps one of the best ski areas in eastern Pennsylvania. It’s a mere 15 minutes from the New Jersey state line which makes it pretty easy to get to.
I’ve been a regular here for the past three years, and much of if is what you might expect for mid-​Atlantic skiing. Man-​made snow, trails lit for night time skiing, limited vertical drop (though I believe one of the larger ones in the state), and about 30 trails.
Although Mother Nature dealt a tough hand for the beginning of the 2015 – 2016 ski season, I do give Camelback a lot of credit for opening all the trails they could a few days before Christmas when it got warm again.
My reason for giving four stars instead of five stems from the ski area’s focus in recent years on things other than skiing. This past year, they built a huge indoor water park (when there already is one just a few miles down the road), and over the years have seemingly sacrificed ski terrain to install their mountain coaster and outdoor water park. While they do have two high speed lifts that were installed 20 years ago, the rest of their lifts are all slow moving doubles and triples from (I believe) 40 or 50 years ago. I would love to see them invest more in further upgrading the skiing experience, as I would love to make this review five stars!

When boarding locally I have to decide between Camelback and Blue Mountain and I almost always choose Blue because its about an hour closer to Philadelphia. Camelback also might be a few dollars cheaper but its slightly smaller than Blue as well (34 trails vs 39, 800ft vertical vs 1082). Anyway, my experiences at Camelback have always been good and really only distance is keeping me from going more often. In particular I brought a few friends to learn on their beginners hill and the staff was very helpful and attentive. Something to note though, due to its closer proximity to NYC, this place seems to get slightly busier than Blue during peak hours, in my opinion.

We stayed here Aug 13−15^th. I see some bad reviews on here for this place, and honestly? I don’t understand them. Here is our exp.
Arrived around 1pm Thurs. check in was a bit long. My BF handled that while I took my kids to the gift shop to look around. Took about 40 mins. That being said they didn’t rush him. Answered all his questions and they had the desk full. Everybody was working.
The park uses a bracelet system for payment. No more soggy dollars. Your credit card is on file connected to a braclet you keep on your whole stay. It also opens your room. This is wonderful at the water park. That being said you can still use cash or cards if you want to. This system had to be explained. I think this is what takes time at check in.
We got our room early at 2pm. Room was spotless. Everything worked. Bed was so comfortable. I asked for more blankets and they brought them within ten mins. «Mini» fridge is large. Easily can fit leftover takeout and a case of soda or water. You have control over the AC unit and our room was chilly and happy.
We had no noise levels outside our doors and slept well. Maid service was great and the maids were super friendly.
Onto the parks now.
Indoor park was awesome. I am 35 and I was entertained. Venus slide trap easily the best slide I’ve ever been on. Kids loved it. The wave pool and some other attractions use salt water chlorination. Soft on the skin. NO horrid chlorine smell in the air like other indoor parks. Lines were short. Never more than 10 mins. Staff here is amazing. I think they put happy pills in their morning coffee. Nobody was ever cranky. Big shout out to the bartender at the swim up bar. He was super nice. That was Thurs ams Friday.
Sat we did the outdoor park. A shuttle takes you. Sat the shuttle line was a bit long. We waited a good half hour. It was hot. They def need more shuttles on weekends but it’s not world ending. It didn’t ruin anything for us. It beat driving.
Park was mobbed. If you go on a weekend to the OUTdoor get speed passes. Trust me. We are SO glad we did. By 3pm it was too packed for us and we left. Idk If I’d do the outdoor on a weekend again but this is normal for summer.
We enjoyed the indoor much more oddly than the outdoor, but the outdoor has an awesome wave pool and some memorable slides. Sandstorm was great as was spin cycle and Titan. Unique rides and worth the trip.
In all we are very. Very. Happy with our stay and we cannot wait to go back. We are returning in Nov and looking forward to it and will be making it a yearly adventure.
This place is new and as newer reviews come in I’m sure they will iron out the kinks.

My manfriend and I got here early on a Saturday. Parking was super easy and very close to the lodge. We rented skis for less money down the street so I just went and got a locker ($ 5 + $ 10 deposit that you get back when you bring them back the key.) We put our stuff away and headed to the bunny slopes.
Dee (super friendly woman with shoulder length gray/​blonde hair) was SO nice and ran us through the mountain’s map with us. She was just the sweetest and what a great person to be greeted by that morning. She told me that I would «get really good really quickly» and I found her blind faith so endearing!
So off to the bunny slope we went. On our third trip up the lift, a very rude kid in an orange Camelback jacket came up to us and told us «This is the quick lane and it isn’t so quick when you’re in it. It’s just for ski school.» I was mortified! There were other people in the lane as well and there was no sign designating the lane! I apologized and he smugly replied «I’ll let it go this time.» Okay-​cool. Enjoy your power trip, young lad. I think his name was Kelly. Also-​the sign had fallen down and was not visible.
I really enjoyed all of the great green and blue trails. My favorite was the Nile Mile because it was long and I didn’t roll down it like I did on the other blue trails. The staff was super nice and accommodating as the lifts were pretty crowded. There are a lot of lifts and plenty of trails so I recommend you grab a map!
My last gripe was when we went to eat lunch. We walked into the lodge and it was PACKED. We immediately started scouting for a table. After about 5 minutes, we found one. Victory! We cracked open our cooler and hadn’t even unwrapped our sandwiches before a man from Camelback came up to our table and told us that there was no outside food and drink allowed inside. And if you do bring your own food in, you have to wait until 2PM to eat it inside. Is that a joke? We pay $ 63 for a lift ticket but we can’t bring our own food and have to eat chicken tenders and fries from a cafeteria? That is ridiculous. And where do people who bring their own food eat? A hallway. But we were then told that «just this once» he would let us eat in the lodge. I found it so rude and absurd.
Honestly, I love the mountain but I can’t ignore the fact that we were singled out and treated very rudely by two staff members. And next time we ski, I think I’ll look for a mountain that lets you bring your own food.

I go snowboarding about once a year.
This mountain has several good slopes. I paid $ 48 for all day lift ticket on saturday. Not bad, but i’m not sure how it compares to others around.
If you are a one who likes sticking to greens and blues like me… i recommend going up and toward the left side of the mountain.
My favorite trail was the Upper Cleopatra to honeymoon lane and then to Lower cleopatra. This takes you to a smaller lift that is almost NEVER crowded. I wish i knew about this earlier on because you almost never have to wait for the lift. just go up and down. and repeat.
the parking lot isn’t too far from the lodge so you can pack lunch and leave all your stuf fin the car. no need for locker, unless you just wanna save walking time.
the food in the lodge is pretty good too!

This was my first time here! I think the great mountain conditions really makes me want to come back. Perfect snow no icy spots. All the trails i went on were open.
I am a snowboarder for about 3 years i can do green and blue slopes. I avoid those black diamonds and double diamonds!
The lines went quick well organized!
Bathrooms were decent clean. We parked in the free parking and the shuttle comes to bring you to the resort. Really great i loved that! Who wants to carry equipment?
They are building an indoor waterpark which i think is pretty cool!
Overall had a great time! Will return again!

It’s a small *mountain* not too far from the city. If you like to snowboard/​ski this place is a decent somewhat local spot. The terrain park has some cool rails and boxes.
If you’re looking to avoid crowds head to the lift past the bunny slope (on the way down hit the progression park). The lift has two really solid trails. First there is Nile Mile a blue that is often filled with rollers and side hits. Secondly, there is the only double diamond camelback sports called cliffhanger. Although it doesn’t really equate to a double black by Vermont standards, it’s still a fast and fun run!
The food is bland, the staff is cool, and the dude who’s in the shop is absolutely awesome. Not the greatest but an okay local place.