123 Route 94, Vernon, New Jersey 07462, US
(973) 827-2000
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About Mountain Creek Resort

Mountain Creek Resort is a four-season destination in Vernon, N.J., just an hour outside of New York City. It features a waterpark; the 27-hole Great Gorge course, which was purchased in 2018; the Treescape Aerial Adventure Park, home to zip-lining, climbing obstacles and rope walks; and a Bike Park of 52 trails that is loaded with jumps and 1,000 feet of vertical drop. The course was part of the old Playboy Club in the 1970s and 1980s, attracting famous names such as Dean Martin and Bob Hope for a game. It’s a beautiful property with wonderful mountain views and elevation changes. Guests can stay in the Appalachian hotel or enjoy more space and privacy in a one- to three-bedroom townhome rental at Black Creek Sanctuary. Both accommodations offer outdoor pool and hot tub facilities. 

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres532
Year Opened1965
Number of Units100-300

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Mountain Creek Resort

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Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
1116 Reviews (1116)
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great shape for April

Course conditions were great after some typical April rain. 4 hour round. Had a great burger and beer on the 19th hole. Friendly staff. The starter got us out 15 minutes early. Great round, will definitely return.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 16
Recommended
Played

Great shape

some wet spots so cart path only but fairways were great.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

April with snow ?

There were snow flurries and wet ground , but the place was in great condition and had fantastic views . Lay out was forgiving , but a good drive was an asset on the long par 4's. I will be back , hopefully with some better weather,

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course design

There a few drainage issues that need to be addressed, along with deteriorated cart paths with crumbling asphalt and pot holes.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Course conditions

Problem with the conditions of the course. Course was very wet when we got there they told us it was cartpath only. It should be posted when it’s cart paths only a little more difficult for seniors to walk

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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T O P 500
Reviews 225
Recommended
Played
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Gorge

For courses in Nj GG is by far the best value for your buck. All 3 layouts are challenging and the views are spectacular in the fall when leaves are turning. My only 2 negatives are… They need to repair cart paths on many holes and they are rate was changed to 65.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 37
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Course. Great shape.

I just played this course in the middle of December, so first of all have to thank them for being open! It was great to get out this time of year! Firstly, you have to drive up and drop off your bag and then drive back about say 300 yards away to the parking area. So that's a bit of a pain. But the people and the course are fantastic. The greens were in great shape along with the t's and the fairways even for a summer day much less winter. The only thing that was kind of depressing other than the parking was the Playboy Resort looming over the course obviously filled with mold and decay.... So if you want to feel like you're out in the middle of the country with just you and the trees and the birds, you might want to go somewhere else. But like I said it's a nice course designed by Fazio in great shape with friendly people inside and outside.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Lighting quick greens

Course was in awesome shape for September let alone early December. Greens were perfect and so quick

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

I would recommend Great Gorge to any golfer. The course is always in wonderful shape. Greens are especially nice. Quick, but fair.

Would play here anytime of year.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course with really interesting design features!

What a cool course! It runs around the old Playboy Club which is now abandoned, but always looms in the background as it is a gigantic building. I played the Quarry and Rail courses which both had some really unique features. Quarry takes you through a little canyon and has some really interesting hole designs. Rail has a good amount of elevation changes that keep things interesting. Greens were running quick for late Fall. It was wet in some spots but it had also rained a couple days ago, so it was somewhat expected. Considering the cost, I would recommend playing this over Wild Turkey (which I also played) at nearby Crystal Springs Resort.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
T O P 500
Reviews 116
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Wet

Staff esp employee at pro shop very unprofessional and disrespectful. Course wet, cart path only, esp no.8 at Quarry all under water as much of the bunkers. management and maintenance seems to get worse every year since it’s reopening a few years ago.

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 11/16/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback of your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced at the course with us. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon!

Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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