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 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem!

I played this golf course about 10 years ago and it was a cow pasture. Never went back. A lot of golfers I play with say it is one of their favorites. I thought they were nuts? Got a $15 deal on golf now and decided to give it one more chance. WOW! The conditions are like a private country club! One of the nicest golf days I had in quite some time. Fairways perfect, greens perfect, tee boxes perfect. One of the most friendly staffs I've ever seen. These 3 nines will be my new home course. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

VERY NICE COURSE

When you rate a course, it is only fair when you factor in the cost to play.. Value wise, this is an excellent course. The lay of the land is such that it could be one of the great courses but it falls short of that because it is not what you would call manicured to it's fullest potential. The condition of the cart paths are in need of improvement. I think the average person finishing their 1st round would say, "I really like this course and that with some cosmetic improvements, I would love this course"

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Expertly Managed

The golf course is expertly managed. In particular, Glen (the starter) does an excellent job of maintaining the appropriate pace of play. He understands how to send out certain groups and pairings so that one group won't be holding up the next. On top of that, the ranger did a great job of moving along the group ahead of us to ensure the round was finished timely.

The course is challenging. For women, my friend and I noted their slope of 139-145. It would be a tough afternoon for a beginning golfer, but for most it's a great course to play. It's definitely worth the ride out to Crystal Springs, which is off the beaten path.

The conditions for the course were excellent with the exception of the greens being recently aerated. I would definitely recommend all combinations of Great Gorge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challanging copurse for the money

Nice course, just doesn't drain well so after a rainy day takes a few days to dry off. The staff is great and course is nice and scenic overall.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No leafs and lots of sand.

I was really excited by the fact that there was little to no leafs on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money.

Very picturesque course very fair for the average golfer. Well maintained. I play there often with my friends would recommended it for anyone. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice but greens sandy

Played from green tees. Fairly easy course pretty flat slow greens. Aerated recently,lots of sand,got a good deal and had fun

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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

Nice course to play in the fall

The course is in much better condition in the early November than that in the spring or summer. Fairway and green were beautiful. Most leaves had been cleaned out of fairway and rough. In addition, the price from Golfnow is too good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

pace of play excellent

course in great shape for this time of year cart paths need repairs

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A Good Return

Wife and I played 11/2 and was glad to see an old classic in NJ has returned to its glory days. Course is in excellent shape after a few years of going downhill. Some of the toughest Par 3's you will ever play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape

The course was beautiful with the fall foliage and bright blue skies. Great shape (except for greens but we knew ahead of time) and very well maintained. Could be one of my favorite courses in northern NJ. Challenging enough to be fun but not discouraging. Highly recommend this course!!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aerated

Booked this course twice this year through Golfnow. Showed up and the course was Aerated even though there was no notice on the Golfnow listing. If I knew it was being aerated I would have booked elsewhere. Very Disapointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

It would have been good to know that 9 holes of the course had been aerated before I had booked it through Golf Now.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall Ok.

9 holes of the course was being aerated ,,, it would have been nice to know this before I played the course and before I had paid.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

very enjoyable course

great course. bin going here for years. has 3 sets of great 9's.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quarry is easier than Lake

Fairways and greens are in excellent shape. Tee boxes need some work. Cart paths are terrible but they repaved one or two holes

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views

The course gives challenges along with freedom, each nine is different with its own picturesque.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well kept greens

The pace of play could have been better. Hard to play fast on a weekend

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course in decent shape, off course facilities are poor

Played Quarry/Lake which were in reasonable shape given it was October. The fairways had not been mown so it was hard to differentiate fairway from rough on most holes which is annoying when you don't know the course. The greens on Quarry were good and fast, Lake were poor - very bumpy. The course played long as it was wet however no standing water anywhere and did not find any soft spots. The course is challenging and worth playing save for a few gimmicky holes but the clubhouse, cart paths etc ... need to be updated. The starters did seem a little disorganised given it is 27 holes and was very busy the same day. The pace of play was good with no hold ups and the on course marshall was very friendly and kep things moving. Its worth going just for the golf, however i did not hang around to eat there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

terrible pace of play!

2:36 tee time; teed off about 2:50. 2:30 for 9 holes. Great layout, tough course. Needs some $$. Terrible cart paths, need to see a chiropractor after playing here

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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