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

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
1124 Reviews (1124)
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Decent course, but not worth the money. Still needs work

I played here a few times a couple of years ago and I remember the course being in much better shape. Today, you could tell it was not very well maintained. Some greens were very fast, some were very slow. Yellow, dried out grass all over, some soft fairways, and many instances of “ground under repair” (clearly some construction still going on). In fact, 2 holes had the sprinklers on WHILE we were playing and we had to play around them! And it was around 9am, not that early...

Overall, a rather disappointing experience. Courses in that area are usually worth the drive all the way out there, and while Great Gorge had some scenic views, it wasn’t worth it. I’d say save your money (and gas, if you’re not local) and play a local, county course. Most likely it’ll be in the same (if not better) condition than Great Gorge.. Hope the construction ends soon and this place turns around. It has potential.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented Jul 16, 2018
Thank you for coming out to Great Gorge at Mountain Creek and for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear about your disappointment with the conditions and the work being done that interfered with your round. Our staff will keep working hard to have the course in shape, and we hope you will be back to see the improvements. Thank you again for sharing your concerns with us.
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Take time to read the green.

Fast greens, watch out for breaks. Grounds were firm, extra round. Lots of fun, play strategically.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fairways & Rough need better maintenance

Looks like they've been stingy on the maintenance. The fairways & rough are not in the best shape. Bunker sand is packed down & hard. At least the greens and the areas around the green are nice.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Jul 16, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your disappointments with the course conditions. Our staff will keep working to have the course in shape during these summer months, and we hope you will be able to see the improvements the next time you are with us.
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Perfect 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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Good course. Superb staff, greens superb but very hilly. 3 putts common. No water - meaning drinking water - on course!

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
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 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

You’ll find a better course for the money

Great course and layout. Very friendly and welcoming staff fantastic value for money.... they even include free range balls with your round

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Coming back

I was excited to see that Great George was open again. Played it for years before. After seeing website I was set for a great new course. The course is the same. Cart paths the same, awful. Was really expecting more but for a discounted rate I'm ok. Just wished they hadn't billed it as a great new course.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented Jul 11, 2018
Thank you for coming out to the course, and we thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear about your disappointment with the condition of the course when you played it. Our staff will keep working to have the course in shape, and we would look forward to having you out here again soon.
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great golf

There are 3 great courses here that are all challenging in their own way. I think the Lake course is the most challenging, but the Rail and Quarry have their own unique challenges. Great design, great value and easy to get a tee time. Courses are always in great shape, with some tricky greens. And you can't beat the views. All topped off with a renovated clubhouse and a great staff. If there is one negative, its the cart paths.

They could use some work. Dont let that stop you from playing these courses.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

great old course

really shows off the mountains of north jersey. course is in very good shape, still needs a cart path or two. please dont confuse bad pin cut with bad greens these are great greens, once apon a time they were kept a foot or two faster and really showed off a few false fronts.. keep it goin in the rite direction, missed this course THANK YOU!!!

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

What Amazing Shape

Course is in amazing shape. Well groomed fairwys and true and fast greens. First round I played since the course reopened and was not disappointed. Heard original grounds keeper is back and it sure shows.

Excellent price point and dealing with funky parking in the old and quite dilapidated Playboy Club lot.

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

Wonderful round of golf!

My hubby and I played yesterday, and we were so impressed with Great Gorge! We played Rail and Quarry....loved them both....looking forward to playing Lake the next time. Great value....and after our round, we went out on the patio and had a yummy drink and supper to finish the day! Tees, Fairways, greens....all in great shape. Very friendly staff all the way around. If it's your first time, go through the parking lot and continue to the bag drop at the pro shop. Then you can park your car. We WILL be back and bring our friends!

Previously Played
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
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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 5.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Jul 9, 2018
Hello, thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to review your experience with us, we truly appreciate your feedback and will certainly pass it along to our team. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back to the 5-star experience that you deserve.
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Playboy's special

Amazing greens great value very friendly staff several challenging holes...downside is there as lot of back and forth holes look forward to play railside

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great round of golf

Got off early and played fast. Fairways were in good condition and greens were generally good, but a little slow.

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Previously Played
Perfect 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 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 42
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

What a gem

Great gorge what a wonderful layout great character fast greens excellent conditions friendly staff , starter is wonderful great first tee shot off of Lake very challenging for all play levels recommended highly I drive an hour to play they're totally worth it Lake rail inquiry either nine hole golf course is a fabulous choice you will not be down Lake rail inquiry either nine hole golf course is a fabulous choice you will not be disappointed

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
T O P 500
Reviews 92
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hot summer afternoon

It has been a few years to come back to play this course after the course closed for a few years before changing the ownership. The course condition is back to old good day in a very good condition. The green is always tricking to read.

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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot 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 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

It’s unfortunate

It’s unfortunate about the greens especially on quarry; lake is just a little better. Net net, tough course which is fine but the slant on the greens is completely ridiculous. They need to be redone. 3 greens we putt at the hole, uphill, ball stops and then rolls completely back down the hill off the greens. Many other greens you could not stop the ball near the hole. Just not reasonable. Won’t be back until fixed. It’s unfortunate as the design is nice and challenging

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Commented Jul 3, 2018
Thank you for leaving us a review. We apologize for the condition of the greens and for some of the pin locations. Our staff will keep working to make sure that the course is in shape, and we hope that you are able to see improvements the next time you are with us.
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Conditions

The two nines we played Lake and quarry were in excellent condition great fairways and fast greens. The personnel we came in contact with clubhouse and carts were friendly and helpful. We will play again and recommend to our golfing friends

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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
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