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 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously 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

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
1Q
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Reviews 216
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously 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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 51
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lighting quick greens

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously 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.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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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!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice fall golf with fast green

The green is the fastest I ever play on this course. With the slope and the course layout, it makes the course challenged.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course with views

Course was excellent but a bit of a struggle with all the rain. Fairways and greens were in excellent shape. Most bunkers were quality. PLays long but the scenic views and rock outcroppings are spectacular. I will be back to play again. Emil and the folks there were very nice and he was knowledgeable about all the interesting aspects of the course. Look out for the giant carp in the pond on the Quarry course 4 ft. minimum on their size! Only downside was the condition of the cart paths which they are planning on redoing. Food was best on course for any course I have played. Looking forward to returning.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough and long

Beautiful course, tough tough greens with no flatness, all pitchin away from pin. Fairway and greens were immaculate. PLayed the Rail and Quarry course. I will play this again. Only complaint is the cart paths are beat up but they are planning on resurfacing in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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