Skiing isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Steamtown National Historic Site? Yes. An exciting and interesting locomotive history? Yes. Electric City Trolley Museum and Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour? Yes and yes. This city is also home to museums, such as Everhart and Anthracite Heritage. Vacationing families will also be delighted with Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t go skiing near this northeast Pennsylvanian city. The list below contains places where you can enjoy the upcoming winter season. They are also great destinations pretty much any other time of the year. Continue reading to find out more about the top ski resorts near Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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 March 01, 2024.
1. Camelback Resort, Tannersville (from USD 329)
Varied pricing with additional fees for parking and resort activities
Indoor water park, arcade, family-friendly activities
Beautiful mountainous location with easy access from major highways
Mixed reviews on dining options, with some finding the food expensive and others enjoying the buffet and restaurant choices
Found along the Pocono Mountains, Camelback Resort in Tannersville is a short drive from Scranton—approximately less than an hour via I-380 N. From spring through fall, it’s a lovely place to breathe in the fresh mountain air and to enjoy some family-friendly bonding at their indoor and outdoor waterparks. Come winter, it turns into a white wonderland filled to the brim with endless thrills.
Winter at Camelback Resort means plenty of skiing and tubing. They have a mega tubing park with 42 high-speed lanes, ski equipment rental, and 39 ski trails spread across 166 ac (67 ha) of slopes, with the longest run spanning 1.4 km (0.9 mi). There are also 15 lifts here, so don’t miss out on the chance to avail of season passes and lift tickets.
It’s easy to see why this place is considered the best ski resort in Pennsylvania.
Camelback Resort
Address: 193 Resort Dr
23.21 km (14.5 mi) from Adventure Center
2. Skytop Lodge, Canadensis (from USD 235)
Dubbed as the grandest family resort in the entire Pocono Mountains, Skytop Lodge is every bit as grand as they say. Past the expansive lawn, the driveway will take you to a massive Dutch Colonial manor-style hotel, surrounded by 5,500 ac (2,225 ha) of fun activities no matter the season. Best of all, it’s located about 30 minutes from Scranton.
When snow covers the grounds, you can enjoy tubing, ice skating at Skytop Lake or the pavilion, ice fishing, snowshoeing, and skiing down the slopes of West Mountain. You can rent ski and snowboard equipment at Ski Hill and take lessons from seasoned pros if you’re a beginner. There are 2 skiing trails here with a 90-m (295 ft) drop. After spending the entire day out in the snow, schedule a pamper session at The Nest, Skytop’s spa.
Skytop Lodge
Address: 1 Skytop Lodge Road
1.33 km (0.9 mi) from Adventure Center
Scranton is surrounded by excellent skiing
Don’t wait until the temperatures drop even further just to plan your winter getaway this year. If you can’t hold back until the snow comes, both ski resorts offer plenty of fall activities, including hiking, treetop courses at Skytop Lodge, and rock climbing, to name a few. Once you’ve made up your mind about where to stay, you can continue browsing this website to learn more about Scranton and the rest of northeast Pennsylvania.
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