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BLUE MOUNTAIN (PENNSYLVANIA)

📍Palmerton, Pennsylvania, USA

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 🎿 Park Rat 🟢 Beginner Friendly 🤙 Local's Favorite 7 Days on Ikon ☀️ Year-round destination

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Vertical drop: 1,082 ft
Skiable terrain: 171 acres
Avg snowfall: 50 in^*
Lifts: 15

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

ABE

Lehigh Valley International

About 20–40 minutes

drive time

✈️

PHL

Philadelphia International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

EWR

Newark Liberty International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Blue Mountain has distinct Summit and Valley lodges, so choose the arrival point for your activity. The operator directs lessons to Valley Lodge, while skiing and rentals use both lodge areas; Slopeside Pub & Grill is at the Summit. Follow the resort’s directions link for the correct entrance.

Lehigh Valley International is the nearby regional airport; Philadelphia and Newark offer broader flight choices with a longer onward drive. Free parking is available at both lodge locations, alongside selected paid premium spaces. Allow extra time for winter roads and busy weekends.

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.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$ · earlier budget guide

The Lodge at Woodstone Country Club

lodge · Off-mountain lodge in Danielsville; drive to Blue Mountain

A lodge setting for couples and families who want to stay around Blue Mountain and drive to the slopes. Choose a Jacuzzi suite if an in-room soak matters, and arrange dinner with the property. Confirm the specific room layout and any children’s play facilities when booking.

couplesfamilies wanting upscale lodgingrepeat Blue Mountain visitorsgolfer-skiers

♨️Jacuzzi tubs in selected suites; choose the room type

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Jacuzzi tubs in selected suites; choose the room type.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$ · earlier budget guide

Hampton Inn Lehighton-Jim Thorpe

hotel · Off-mountain hotel in Lehighton; drive to Blue Mountain

A practical base for combining Blue Mountain ski days with the Jim Thorpe area. Breakfast and parking simplify the morning, while the indoor pool offers an option after skiing. Choose the room layout for your party and allow for road conditions on the drive to the resort.

familiesJim Thorpe explorersthose wanting reliable chain quality

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, pool.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lehighton-Jim Thorpe

hotel · Off-mountain hotel in Lehighton near I-476; drive to Blue Mountain

Useful for families combining skiing with the Jim Thorpe area: breakfast is included, and selected room layouts provide appliances for snacks and simple reheating. The pool, hot tub and outdoor patio add options after the drive back from Blue Mountain. Compare the room details for your dates.

value-conscious travelerscouplesfamilies wanting in-room amenities

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, pool.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget

Blue Mountain Resort Camping & Glamping

cabin · On Blue Mountain Resort property for warm-season camping; not winter ski lodging

Picnic tables, fire pits, parking, and access to restrooms and showers make warm-season camping easier. Larger sites accommodate groups of 30 to 80. Choose this for a camping or glamping trip; it is not winter ski lodging.

Warm-season Blue Mountain staysTent campers and glampersGroups of 30 to 80

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Blue Mountain (Pennsylvania), compare a booked room or rental around Palmerton 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.

Dogs not allowed on ski slopes or in the lodge. The Lehigh Valley and Poconos have numerous pet-friendly accommodations. State parks in the area welcome leashed dogs on trails.

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 →

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Blue Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain Pennsylvania, Big Blue

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically early December to late March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://www.skibluemt.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Downhill mountain biking, high ropes, disc golf, outdoor laser tag and camping.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 1082; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 171; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 15; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 40; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Night skiing: Scheduled · 2026–27 · Date-specific 2026/27 night tickets · Night tickets run from 16:00 to the selected operating-day close; a single fixed closing time is not published.; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Blue Mountain directions and parking ↗Summit and Valley lodges serve different activities; free parking at both and selected paid premium spaces. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Blue Mountain retained night ticket review ↗Night ticket uses the selected date’s operating close, not a universal10pm closing time. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Discover Lehigh Valley — The Lodge at Woodstone Country Club ↗Official destination listing supports Danielsville address, lodging with selected Jacuzzi suites, dining, continental breakfast and operator website. Room count differs from legacy prose, so omit count; restaurant names omitted. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hampton Inn Lehighton-Jim Thorpe — Hilton ↗Current Hilton property code LEHPAHX, Lehighton location, Blue Mountain skiing by road, complimentary breakfast/parking, indoor pool/whirlpool, connecting rooms and pet-friendly rooms. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Country Inn & Suites Lehighton-Jim Thorpe — Choice Hotels ↗Lehighton off I-476; Blue Mountain accessed by road. Breakfast, indoor heated pool/hot tub and a listed two-queen room with refrigerator and microwave. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Blue Mountain Camping & Glamping — retained Oct 27 review ↗Retained reviewed camping/glamping record; editorial polish only, warm-season scope unchanged. No new fetch. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Blue Mountain equipment rentals ↗Valley and Summit rental shops; ski/snowboard packages added to tickets; helmet separate for standard ticket/rental packages; seasonal rentals collected at Valley. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Halfpipe 946 operator ↗Family-owned ski/snowboard equipment shop in Danielsville, offering ski rentals,tunes and service; phone6107609462. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Slopeside Pub & Grill – Dining with Mountain Views ↗Retained operator evidence for Slopeside Pub & Grill: A year-round slopeside restaurant serving lunch and dinner with handcrafted sandwiches, seasonal salads, entrées, and mountain views. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Last Run Lounge | Mountain Eateries | Blue Mountain Resort ↗Retained operator evidence for Last Run Lounge: A Summit Lodge lounge for food and drinks after skiing, with live music on winter weekends. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Joey B’s Bar & Restaurant — Home ↗Operator identifies full-service restaurant/bar at 638 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, with a social neighborhood character. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Papa Al’s — venue menu and ordering page ↗Venue-specific ordering page identifies 346 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, and Italian pizza/pasta/baked-dish, sandwich and entrée categories. Only broad food style/location used; availability and item prices not promoted. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Blue Mountain Resort — official skiing and snowboarding page ↗
Canonical operator page for Blue Mountain's winter mountain information. Its undated December 3 opening statement is not treated as a 2026–27 exact date.
Ikon Pass opening dates — September 29, 2026 ↗
The official 2026–27 table lists opening as TBA; no closing date is provided.
2026/27 season-pass announcement ↗
Current-season products announced; no exact operating dates in this announcement.
Blue Mountain Resort | Discover Lehigh Valley ↗
Downhill mountain biking, high ropes, disc golf, outdoor laser tag and camping.
Blue Mountain Pennsylvania — Peak-to-Peak Pass mountain facts ↗
The operator publishes current Blue Mountain vertical, acreage, trail, and lift figures.
Blue Mountain Resort Pennsylvania — 2026/27 Lift Tickets ↗
Blue Mountain publishes a date-specific current-season night ticket from 16:00 to close.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

ABE

Lehigh Valley International

About 20–40 minutes

drive time

✈️

PHL

Philadelphia International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

EWR

Newark Liberty International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

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.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$ · earlier budget guide

The Lodge at Woodstone Country Club

lodge · Off-mountain lodge in Danielsville; drive to Blue Mountain

couplesfamilies wanting upscale lodgingrepeat Blue Mountain visitorsgolfer-skiers

♨️Jacuzzi tubs in selected suites; choose the room type

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Jacuzzi tubs in selected suites; choose the room type.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$ · earlier budget guide

Hampton Inn Lehighton-Jim Thorpe

hotel · Off-mountain hotel in Lehighton; drive to Blue Mountain

familiesJim Thorpe explorersthose wanting reliable chain quality

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, pool.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lehighton-Jim Thorpe

hotel · Off-mountain hotel in Lehighton near I-476; drive to Blue Mountain

value-conscious travelerscouplesfamilies wanting in-room amenities

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, pool.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget

Blue Mountain Resort Camping & Glamping

cabin · On Blue Mountain Resort property for warm-season camping; not winter ski lodging

Warm-season Blue Mountain staysTent campers and glampersGroups of 30 to 80

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Dogs not allowed on ski slopes or in the lodge. The Lehigh Valley and Poconos have numerous pet-friendly accommodations. State parks in the area welcome leashed dogs on trails.

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 →