The Catskill Mountains is found in southeastern New York. Naturalists, artists, and writers get inspiration from its beautiful forests, waterfalls, lakes, and rivers in the area. The Catskill Mountains consist of several peaks such as Slide Mountain, Panther Mountain, Blackhead Mountain, Balsam Mountain, and Eagle Mountain. It has around 100 peaks, where adventurers can indulge in a range of outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, snowboarding, and more. Whether you’re traveling in summer or winter, there’s something for everyone in this province of the larger Appalachian Mountains. For the best places to hit the slopes, check out this list of the top ski resorts in Catskill Mountains, New York.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to ski slopes and equipment. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.
1. Windham Mountain
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Windham Mountain is less than three hour’s drive away from New York City. It has several slopes, such as Wooly Bear and Whisper Run for beginners, while Lower Wolverine and Upper Wiseacres are suitable for advanced skiers. There’s a total of 11 ski lifts, and prices start from 99 USD. You can opt to try the ski simulator first before heading out on the slopes.
A ski school and ski rental are also featured here. Aside from skiing, you can also try snow tubing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, and hiking. For more relaxing activities, visit the Alpine Spa to soothe your sore muscles or ride the Skyride to get a magnificent view of the Catskill Mountains. You can rent out accommodations such as a condominium or a private home.
Windham Mountain
Address: Windham Mountain, P.O Box 459, 19 Resort Drive, Windham, New York 12496
2. Hunter Mountain Resort
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Hunter Mountain Resort is located in the northern part of the Catskill Mountains and is about two hour’s drive away from New York City. It has several slopes for beginners and professionals alike. Skiing on Lower Broadway is for everyone, and you can try to beat the time of the US ski team. Lift ticket prices start from 59 USD. A ski school, ski rental, and a ski shop are available on site.
If skiing isn’t for you, opt for snow tubing instead. Choose from several accommodations to stay in, with some having a ski-in/ ski-out access. There are also several restaurants to dine in.
Hunter Mountain Resort
Address: 64 Klein Ave., Hunter, NY 12442
Other accommodations with access to ski slopes in Catskill Mountains, New York
3. Modern house with a stone fireplace, Town of Halcot (from USD 550)
This modern house is just 3.8 miles (6.1 kilometers) from Belleayre Mountain, where you can go skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and sledding. The house has an eclectic design, combing the modern and classics with log walls and stone columns for a final touch. 14 guests can sleep across its 6 bedrooms. It also has three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bar counter.
The living room has a two-story stone fireplace with complimentary wood and a basement with a wood stove. In the sunroom, get panoramic views of the area. Enjoy the hot tub in the downstairs suite. The back deck has outdoor furniture and a barbecue grill, an ideal spot for alfresco dining. The front deck is the perfect spot for stargazing. WiFi is available throughout the property. There’s also a fire pit for toasting s'mores.
Top guest reviews
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very nice house with room to spread outCleanliness:
) everything was clean and linens and towels were abundantclean with everything in good working orderkitchen was clean and fully stocked for cooking all mealsthe property was clean and perfectly appointed for our family gatheringHost:
owners were easy to communicate and helpfulthe owners are very responsive and organizedgreat home for large family and very kid friendlythe owners were communicative and the listing was pretty on point to the overall experienceRead more reviewsLocation:
the property is absolutely beautiful great for sledding and snowshoeing and so close to the mountain for skiingwe never had to leave the house except to ski which is super close in proximity
4. Phoenicia Lodge (from USD 145)
Reasonably priced rustic lodges with cozy cabins and affordable rates.
Free bikes, outdoor fire pit, hammocks, and a great DVD library for entertainment.
Conveniently located near Catskills hiking trails, swimming spots, and charming towns like Woodstock.
Delicious homemade breakfast with fresh baked goods, excellent coffee, and a variety of options.
Phoenicia Lodge is a 3-star hotel in Phoenicia, with the closest mountain for skiing being Hunter Mountain, approximately 16.5 kilometers (10 miles) away. It offers free WiFi and a ski-in/ski-out access. Ski pass vendor and storage facilities are also available on site. Every morning, a continental breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant. Other activities you can do here aside from skiing are hiking and cycling.
Phoenicia Lodge
Address: 5987 New York 28
1.67 km (1.1 mi) from Rail Explorers: Catskills Division
5. Red House on the Hill, Shandaken (from USD 439)
Red House on the Hill, located in Shandaken, has a charming Cape Cod-meets-Catskill design. It has four bedrooms ideal for eight guests, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, and a fitness room. The indoor fireplace keeps you warm on cold evenings. WiFi is available throughout the property.
The Catskill Mountains is 0.1 miles (0.2 kilometers) and Belleayre Mountain is 4.6 miles (7.4 kilometers) away from the property, where you can go skiing. Active guests can also indulge in hiking and fishing nearby. After a long day out, enjoy a muscle-soothing soak in the hot tub on the wraparound deck.
Top guest reviews
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clean comfortable beautiful yard and views of the mountains convenient location and super responsive ownerCleanliness:
the rooms were clean and comfortablewonderful clean and well equipped homethe interior decor was beautiful and very clean with thoughtful modern toucheshad a great time at the property- immediately we were impressed with the cleanlinessit was also spotless comfortable beautifully decorated and most of all -- very private and safeHost:
this tells me that the owner is actually caring of his customersthe house was great and communicating with the owner was very eastryan is an excellent hostowners are extremely responsive and a pleasure to deal withryan was extremely attentive and responsive to any questions i had about the house or the areaRead more reviewsLocation:
the house has everything you need and the location is perfectthere is a nice lake for swimming very close that all the grandkids enjoyedvery quiet and relaxing to escape the big city life
6. Cozy cabin with a wraparound deck, Ulster County (from USD 265)
This cozy cabin in Phoenicia is close to a brook which you can hear from the wraparound deck. From here, you have magnificent mountain views, too. It features three bedrooms for six guests, a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a wood-burning stove, and a living room. WiFi is available too.
Adventurous types can go skiing, snow tubing, snowshoeing or hiking at Belleayre Mountain or Hunter Mountain, less than 10 miles (16.1 kilometers) away from the cabin. After an active day out, you can warm up by the fire pit.
Top guest reviews
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breakfast and evening cocktails at the deck were lovelythe heat was perfect with all rooms adjustableCleanliness:
clean quiet well equipped cabinthe place was clean and cozy and everything matched the description we were promisedRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfecttwo nice things about the locationsuper cozy cabin and very close to great little shops and foodwe only wish we didn’t have to return to work – we wanted to stay longer great place
7. Spacious house amidst nature, Phoenicia (from USD 295)
This private house behind Pantherkill Stream, located in a secluded area in Phoenicia, is surrounded by nature, making it a relaxing accommodation to stay in. Sunlight also enters through all its windows, making it as bright as it can be. It features three bedrooms ideal for six guests, two bathrooms, a living room with an open floor design, a fully equipped kitchen, and a deck where you can sunbathe during the day and stargaze at night. WiFi is available too.
Wintersports enthusiasts can indulge in cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, and snowboarding at the Catskill Mountains, about 0.2 miles (0.3 kilometers) away from the property. There are also several ski lifts about a 15-minute drive away from the cabin.
8. Charming cabin with a backyard, Willow (from USD 165)
This charming cabin in Willow has a flowing stream in the backyard, where you can swim in the summertime. It’s about 25 minutes by car to Hunter Mountain and Belleayre Mountain, where you can ski, sled, and snowboard. Nearby, you can also try ice skating, hiking, and fishing.
The cabin has one bedroom suitable for four guests. It also features a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, and a dining area. Provided is a wood stove which you can also use as a fireplace when staying indoors for those chilly mornings and nights.
Top guest reviews
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we especially enjoyed the views of the stream from 2 rooms and fires in the wood stove every nightthe kitchen is nicely supplied with all we needed to make our mealsthe bed is very comfortable and the living room is relaxingCleanliness:
first the cabin was exceptionally clean and we felt absolutely safe staying thereproperty was beautiful and cabin was spotlessthe cabin was super clean (our white socks stayed white ) and you would never know dogs are allowedHost:
eugenia our host was incredibly easy to deal with and always one text or call awaysnow - 12 plus inches owner plowed & shoveled oh my excelent lovely placeeugenia was extremely helpful and responsiveeugenia was great and always helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
tucked away from the crowds but yet close to major attractions in the catskills) it's quiet peaceful and near a soothing creekthe location is surrounded by wonderful trails and skiing resorts (we stayed in januaryquiet cabin perfect for that special getaway
9. Well-furnished chalet with amazing Belleayre Mountain views, Delaware County (from USD 294)
This three-bedroom chalet is just five minutes away by car to Belleayre Mountain, where you can indulge in skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. In the area, you can also go hiking, walking, and biking in the neighborhood loop.
The chalet has tall windows, making it easy for sunlight to seep through. It has three bedrooms where eight guests can comfortably sleep. In the master bedroom is a hot tub where you can relax your sore muscles after a tiring day out. It also features a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a gas fireplace, and a ping-pong table. Relax out on the deck during the day or by the fire pit at night. WiFi is also available.
Top guest reviews
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very private property beautiful interior and comfortable bedsthe great room is even bigger with a huge flat-screen to matchthe kitchen is nice and big plenty of room to make family meals inCleanliness:
the property was clean and in good proximity to bellaeyre mountain which was our reason for visiting the areaHost:
the owner was responsive to our questions and concernsmatt is a wonderful hostmatt is a great host and cares about a top notch experiencematt was very accessible and responsivevery attentive and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
it is close to woodstock and convenient to good restaurantsthe location is perfect for skiing at belleayre and hikingthere are so many great things about this place
10. The Fox Den, Shandaken (from USD 303)
The Fox Den is a cabin on Panther Mountain in Shandaken, close to Belleayre Mountain, Windham Mountain, and Hunter Mountain, where you can ski, snowboard, and sled. From the indoor porch, you can enjoy stunning mountain views.
Choose to stay in the sunroom where the light enters and play board games or read a good book. Cozy up in front of the wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The cabin also features WiFi, four bedrooms suited for eight guests, and two bathrooms.
Top guest reviews
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we love to cook and the well-equipped kitchen met our every needthe kitchen was great and had everything we neededthe kitchen and the sunroom are incredible and the lawn and firepit were better than expectedCleanliness:
extremely clean and well maintainedcabin was clean well equipped and comfortablethe house is clean new and pristineit’s wonderful clean beautifulit was spacious and cleanHost:
sarah is incredibly responsive and always helpfulvery comfortable and the owners thought of everythingexcellent communication with owner including useful information about the home and areathe owner was great with communication and i was very comfortable talking with herRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfectthe location was great with trails and the nearby beachit’s the perfect location and house is extremely clean and perfectly situated
Ski away in the Catskill Mountains
The Catskill Mountains have plenty of mountains to choose from, where you can ski, cross-country-ski, sled, snowmobile, and snowboard. These active sports can tire even the most professional thrill-seekers, so spending a few nights at any of these accommodations will help recharge you for the next day of snow activities.
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