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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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Played On 09/19/2020
Reviews
14
Handicap
10-14
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
good course
the course needs a little attention but i always enjoy playing here
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Well worth the drive and cost.
Classic layout in great condition for the price point. We played Quarry-Rail. Sand traps were nicely framed, contoured, with actual sand. Nice definition between fairways and rough....wish it were closer, but worth the drive. If you haven't played in a while, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I wish the new owners well.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
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
Average
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Awesome as usual.
Ive played here 5 or 6 times and as usual...from the greeters, to the starter, to the dining staff,,,absolutely enjoyable. Thank you all for top notch hospitality.
Conditions
Excellent
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
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
Disappointed
In a Corona Virus age, after a long drive from NYC, we found a dismal food facility and very dirty bathrooms. Did not feel safe!
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Good
Amenities
Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
just golf
if you just want to play golf, then this course will bring out your best game as it is tight. the clubhouse is one of the most disgusting i have ever seen and they should be embarrassed, the restrooms are a disgrace.
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Poor
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
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
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Good Course
Tee boxes and greens were in very good shape. Some if the fairways had issues. But did not affect good hits.
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Moderate
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Average
Great Gorge Golf Club - Lake/Quarry Course
Commented on 08/24/2020
Hello, we appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort - 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!
I Recommend This Course
Great layout
Traps and cart paths need some work but fairways and greens in great shape esp for August.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Excellent greens
Conditions were perfect. Yardage markers could be better. What a great day. Staff couldn’t be nicer.
I really enjoyed this course.
Steven
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the feedback of your round with us! Please be assured that we are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make the necessary changes. Thanks for visiting Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort - Lake/Quarry Course. We hope to see you again in the future.