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Crystal Springs Resort
About Crystal Springs Resort
Crystal Springs Resort is a 4,000-acre playground located only an hour across the New Jersey state line from New York City. It is one of the country’s largest golf resorts with six courses - Ballyowen, Black Bear, Cascades, Crystal Springs, Minerals and Wild Turkey – and three driving ranges. The Grand Cascades Lodge houses 220 guest rooms with an inspired welcome: An outdoor putting course leading to an indoor lobby with high ceilings, wood beams and a stone fireplace. Both it and the 175-room Minerals Hotel feature their own spas and pools. Children will love the Biosphere, an indoor pool complex with an aquarium, vortex pool and caves, 140-foot waterslide and café, all in a tropical theme. Twelve restaurants are spread out among the course clubhouses and hotels, delivering a variety of menus and price points. Between the Mineral Sports Club and Adventure Center, there’s always a new activity or program to enjoy.Facts
Price Range$$$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres4000
Year Opened1972
Number of Units300-500
Amenities
RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes
Services
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Rules
Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No
Golf courses at Crystal Springs Resort
Images from Crystal Springs Resort
A view of hole #2 at Crystal Springs
A view of hole #7 at Crystal Springs
Aerial view from Crystal Springs Golf Club.
Crystal Springs Golf Club
The 11th hole at Crystal Springs Golf Club is arguably the most scenic at the Crystal Springs Golf Resort.
Courtesy of Crystal Springs Golf Resort
A view of a fairway at Crystal Springs Golf Club.
Crystal Springs GC
An autumn view of a well protected hole at Crystal Springs Golf Club.
Crystal Springs GC
A view of fairway #8 at Crystal Springs Golf Club.
Crystal Springs GC
Crystal Springs Classic #7
A view from Black Bear Golf Club.
Black Bear Golf Club
A sunny day view from Black Bear Golf Club.
Black Bear GC
A view of a fairway at Black Bear Golf Club.
Black Bear GC
A fall day view of a fairway at Black Bear Golf Club.
Black Bear GC
A view of hole #7 at Black Bear Golf Club.
Black Bear GC
A sunset view from Black Bear Golf Club.
Black Bear GC
A view of hole #6 at Minerals Golf Club
Minerals Golf Club
A view of a tee at Minerals Golf Club.
Minerals GC
A view of hole #1 at Minerals Golf Club
A view from the Wild Turkey Golf Course
Wild Turkey Golf Course
There's plenty of great golf waiting for guests on Crystal Springs Golf Resort's seven courses, like the seventh hole at Wild Turkey Golf Club.
Jason Scott Deegan/TravelGolf
A sunset view from Wild Turkey Golf Club.
Wild Turkey GC
A view of a well protected hole at Wild Turkey Golf Club.
Wild Turkey GC
View of the 9th green at Cascades Golf Course
Cascades Golf Course
A sunny day view from Cascades Golf Course.
Cascades GC
A fall day view of green #2 at Cascades Golf Course.
Cascades GC
Reviews
4.1
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by kenygolf on 09/09/2025
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Photo submitted by SamJen on 06/21/2025
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Photo submitted by SamJen on 06/21/2025
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Photo submitted by jcWfpwMrvHUikTQObmDn on 11/20/2024
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Photo submitted by u314160297385 on 08/17/2024
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Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 04/10/2024
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1st Hole: Cascades Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 03/17/2024
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Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 10/31/2023
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Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 10/08/2023
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Photo submitted by jul04 on 09/17/2023
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Photo submitted by mstein81 on 08/23/2023
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Photo submitted by mstein81 on 08/23/2023
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Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 08/08/2023
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Photo submitted by tkochester on 10/28/2022
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Photo submitted by tkochester on 10/28/2022
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Great tee box View! Photo submitted by psylvester25 on 07/15/2022
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Photo submitted by fengbingolf on 06/03/2022
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Photo submitted by Keith2180142 on 05/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Joel3054231 on 07/29/2021
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#13 Photo submitted by DilonUnderPar on 08/17/2020
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#4 Photo submitted by DilonUnderPar on 08/17/2020
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Signature par 3. Photo submitted by u314159599561 on 09/08/2019
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Photo submitted by u449315646 on 08/09/2019
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Photo submitted by johnpmooney on 11/05/2014
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Photo submitted by u000006480491 on 07/19/2014
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#11 Photo submitted by DrOldSchool on 05/15/2014
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Photo submitted by matrixgroupusa on 05/15/2014
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Photo submitted by matrixgroupusa on 05/15/2014
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Hole #7 Photo submitted by NiceBalls on 10/24/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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over the rock quarry/pond Photo submitted by anumsuwan on 07/03/2013
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beautiful views Photo submitted by anumsuwan on 07/03/2013
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Photo submitted by u000001831352 on 06/26/2013
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Photo submitted by u000001831352 on 06/26/2013
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Conditions
Fair
Value
Fair
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Pleasant and fun course
Fu.Fun. Fun !!!
It always makes me feel calm and exciting as well.
Nice lay out with some challenges with the beautiful sighting.
Loved playing the course!!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Greens were sanded and course quite wet
Great layout but greens heavily sanded last week
Cart part only as was surprisingly wet
Talk the green fee going to 180 this summer
Great layout - Hard par 5s and 3's
Will be expensive for me to drive from NY - 30 dollars in gas
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Course is beautiful
Course was beautiful. Still in good condition even in the middle of December.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Fun Course!
I played on a very cold day, but enjoyed the design of the course. It was relatively wide open with a few blind shots, but mostly accommodating. It is pricey, but besides that it is a fun track!
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Played in a cold day!
First time playing at black bear. The course was pretty wet due to the rain from early morning and it make the course play much longer. Back 9 is more difficult than the front 9. Layout is interesting. And the staffs are very friendly. I will return in warmer weather.
Conditions
Average
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Everything is good
I’m very happy to play this place
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Too long to play a round of golf
It was a beautiful day for golf! Unfortunately Black Bear has a rule cart path only starting November 1st. It was so backed up we had to wait to hit EVERY shot! I left after finishing th 16th hole 5 hours into the round!!! No rangers all day trying to speed up slower groups Terrible!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Fairly Good for the Money
Wasn’t what I expected, thought the course would be a little mor upscale.
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
No reason for cart-path only
I've played this course dozens of times and usually enjoy.
Their cart-path only restriction is Totally uncalled for and takes away from a fluid round especially under Driest Course conditions.
Entire staff is friendly, but management needs to extend in a much better way to golfers and pace of play to enrich total experience to leave a desire for repeat play.
Also played Ballyowen the week prior after frost delay and found so many fairways to be in perfectly fine condition to drive on, but they too were cart-path only.
Let them get someone out there to inspect conditions and re-evaluate any restrictions.
Conditions
Good
Value
Poor
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Fair
Amenities
Good