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Mountain Creek Resort
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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McAfee, New JerseyPublic/Resort
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McAfee, New JerseyPublic/Resort
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McAfee, New JerseyPublic/Resort
Images from Mountain Creek Resort
Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort: View from Rail Nine's third hole
Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort
A view from Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort
Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort
A view from Great Gorge Golf Club.
Great Gorge Golf Club
View of the simulator at Great Gorge Golf Club.
Great Gorge Golf Club
Remnants of a railroad line sit next to the third green on the Rail nine of Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort.
Jason Scott Deegan/TravelGolf
A view of a well protected hole at Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort
Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort
The eighth hole plays across a valley on the Lake Course at Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort in McAfee, N.J.
Jason Scott Deegan/TravelGolf
View of the simulator at Great Gorge Golf Club.
Great Gorge Golf Club
Aerial view from Great Gorge Golf Club.
Great Gorge Golf Club
Reviews
4.1
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by droskowsky on 09/28/2025
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Photo submitted by u000007802218 on 08/30/2025
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Photo submitted by u000007802218 on 08/30/2025
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Priceless Photo submitted by jasonprichard2024 on 06/17/2025
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Photo submitted by u314159931297 on 10/07/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161705422 on 10/05/2024
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Ladies day Photo submitted by u314161705422 on 10/05/2024
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Photo submitted by Mikez629 on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by Mikez629 on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by Mikez629 on 06/17/2024
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Quarry, 11th hole Par 5 Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 04/04/2024
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Photo submitted by Hammertimenow on 04/30/2023
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Photo submitted by kenygolf on 11/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u314163380410 on 09/20/2022
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Photo submitted by Leftie8787 on 09/04/2022
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Photo submitted by robrobster on 09/03/2022
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Photo submitted by robrobster on 09/03/2022
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Photo submitted by u000005038648 on 08/26/2022
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Nice look Photo submitted by Joe4666223 on 09/12/2021
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Photo submitted by Remrudy1 on 08/31/2021
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Photo submitted by Remrudy1 on 08/31/2021
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Photo submitted by Noodge12 on 06/27/2021
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Sunset on the mountain Photo submitted by John6520082 on 08/02/2020
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Elevated tees with great views. Photo submitted by u080412134 on 07/13/2020
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Photo submitted by acsgolfer21 on 07/06/2020
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Photo submitted by acsgolfer21 on 07/06/2020
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Photo submitted by u072437287 on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u072437287 on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by frafrar on 06/11/2020
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Quarry Hole 4 Photo submitted by mjadu on 08/23/2017
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Photo submitted by Benjiboy on 10/07/2013
Anonymous
Played On 11/06/2021
Reviews
10
Handicap
15-19
Plays
Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Beautiful view for Foilage 2021
Always enjoy playing at the Great Gorge.
Especially this time of the year.
Beautiful view of mountains and foliage.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Great experience
I played the rail and quarry 9's after my first round in 2 years. Course is in great condition and had NO issues locatng balls with leaves falling as the grounds were well manicured. Layout is very scenic and course presents a very fair challenge with some elevated greens.. I would not hesitatto book a round again and reconmend to anyone..
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Poor
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Great test of golf in a Great layout
The great gorge courses have always been a beautiful 27, varied layout that is challenging but a very fair test of golf. Even after the rains with some holes flooded, the conditions were good and greens on great shape given the late time of year. The only issue is the traps that could use some sand.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Wonderful course
Great Gorge was in wonderful shape. Fall golf couldn't be any better. Fairways clean from leaves, greens in fantastic shape. I'd recommend this course to any type of golfer.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Great Fall Day
Everything was great. Weather, staff, course conditions.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
great day 3 hr round with wife
Recently aerated green but fully healed a little soft but great condition. Played on Thursday am- not crowded at all - went out as a twosome and got done quick. Perfect weather for early foliage. Very pretty
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Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Fair
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Great Gorge Golf Club - Lake/Quarry Course
Commented on 09/20/2021
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Great Gorge Golf Club - Lake/Quarry Course.
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
No starter and no ranger on course. Need to work on cart paths they are horrible
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Excellent
Hello. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Great Gorge Golf Club - Lake/Quarry Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!