BIG BOULDER
📍Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Vertical drop
- 475 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 75 acres*
- Avg snowfall
- 50 in*
- Lifts
- 7
GETTING THERE
Nearest Airports
Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.
Big Boulder is a drive-to Pocono ski area near Lake Harmony. Compare the airport journey as well as the flight: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Lehigh Valley are regional options, while Newark involves a longer drive. Allow extra time for winter roads and weekend traffic from Philadelphia and New York.
WHERE TO STAY
Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.
Nearby stays
Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates
Holiday Inn Express & Suites White Haven – Poconos
hotel · White Haven on Route 940; drive to Big Boulder
Breakfast and on-site parking simplify a ski weekend, while the indoor pool gives groups an after-ski option. Plan to drive from this Route 940 base to Big Boulder.
Sources & planning details
Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, hot tub.
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30
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A Stone’s Throw — Big Boulder Lake
condo · On Big Boulder Lake; confirm the winter approach to the ski lodge with the host
The kitchen and laundry suit families or small groups planning a self-catering stay. The host identifies community pools and a hot tub as summer-only amenities; confirm any lake-access passes for your dates.
Sources & planning details
Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Full kitchen, Community pools — summer only, Community hot tub — summer only.
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Lake Harmony Inn
inn · In Lake Harmony; plan the drive to Big Boulder
Choose a straightforward room for a short stay, or a house or suite with a full kitchen and laundry for a group. The operator offers direct booking, free parking and Wi-Fi.
Sources & planning details
Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Houses and multi-bedroom suite only.
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30
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premium
High-quality stays with great features
Split Rock Resort
resort · Located between Jack Frost and Big Boulder
The indoor waterpark, eight-lane bowling alley, arcade, movie theater, and three restaurants give mixed-interest groups useful off-slope options; some suites add kitchens, fireplaces, or Jacuzzis.
Sources & planning details
Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, kitchen.
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27
Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.
OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS
For Big Boulder, compare a booked room or rental around Lake Harmony with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.
Compare lodging options ↗Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.
🐕 PET POLICY
Historical pet-policy guidance.
Check the resort’s published pet and service-animal guidance before arrival. Choose pet-friendly lodging separately from access to the ski area.
Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.
Read our pet travel guide →