CROTCHED MOUNTAIN

📍Bennington, New Hampshire, USA

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Vertical drop: Over 1,000 ft
Skiable terrain: 100 acres
Avg snowfall: 80 in^*
Lifts: 5

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

MHT

Manchester-Boston Regional

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

✈️

BOS

Boston Logan International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

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

Crotched Mountain is at 615 Francestown Road in Bennington, New Hampshire, reached by rural roads through the Monadnock region. Manchester-Boston Regional is the nearer airport option; Boston Logan involves a longer transfer. Use the resort address for your current route and allow extra time for winter conditions.

Guest parking is available near the lodge. Leave time to park, collect rental equipment and reach your lesson meeting point. For an evening session, confirm operating hours before starting the drive.

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

Nearby stay

Days Inn by Wyndham Keene NH

hotel · Keene, New Hampshire; drive to Crotched Mountain

Breakfast and in-room food storage are useful for a stay built around ski days and time in Keene. Plan the road journey to Crotched Mountain and compare the room and total quote for your dates.

Travelers with a carKeene staysRooms with breakfast

🐕Dog-friendly — confirm room and policy

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Dog-friendly — confirm room and policy.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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Nearby stay

Blue Bear Inn

lodge · Francestown, New Hampshire, near Crotched Mountain

A historic, family-run inn near Crotched Mountain, with private-bathroom rooms, a two-bedroom suite and on-site dining. Compare the room layouts for your group; selected rooms accept dogs.

couplessmall groupshistoric inn stays

🏊Seasonal outdoor pool🐕Dog-friendly selected rooms

Contact the hotel directly

Hotel phone603-808-0174 Hotel emailhello@bluebearinn.com

Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-29

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Dog-friendly selected rooms, Seasonal outdoor pool.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Riverhouse by Weekender

hotel · Peterborough, New Hampshire; drive to Crotched Mountain

The riverside setting and Peterborough base suit a ski trip with time in town. Compare the main hotel rooms with the separate rental units, and plan your daily road journey to Crotched Mountain.

Peterborough staysCouplesTravelers with a car

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Pet-friendly options — confirm room and policy. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

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

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, Pet-friendly options — confirm room and policy.

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

The Hancock Inn

inn · 7.5 miles; about a 10-minute drive to Crotched Mountain

A cooked-to-order breakfast and the short, explicitly stated drive to the slopes make it a practical small-inn base for Crotched Mountain days.

Small-inn staysTravelers with a carBreakfast included

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

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Crotched Mountain, compare a booked room or rental around Bennington 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.

Pets must be leashed and under control, with waste removed. They are not allowed on lifts, on slopes during operating hours, or accompanying uphill skiers. Confirm accommodation pet terms separately.

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 · Crotched Mountain Ski Area, Crotched

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.crotchedmtn.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): Over 1000; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 2066; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 1050; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 100; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 5; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 25; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).

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.

Crotched Mountain information ↗Rocket high-speed quad, night skiing on selected days and MidnightMadness separateevent; historical100%lit doesnotguaranteeallterrainopen. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Monadnock State Park ↗Check trailhead, dayuse booking and winterconditions; exposedmountainouting requires suitablepreparation notcasualallseason stroll. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Crotched arrival and facilities ↗615FrancestownRdBennington; freeparkingnearlodge; dogsnolifts; currentconditions andhours governtrip. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Crotched pet rules ↗Dogsleashedundercontrol; notslopesduringoperatinghours norwithuphillusers; cleanuprequired. Serviceanimalsseparate. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Riverhouse by Weekender — New England Inns & Resorts ↗Member-property page names Riverhouse by Weekender at 80 Concord Street, Peterborough; retains Jack Daniels inn caption and page title; offers hotel rooms and separate nearby rental units, river seating and direct operator/booking links. Same-property continuity supported by name history/address; no on-site farm-to-table restaurant claim. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Days Inn by Wyndham Keene NH ↗Wyndham identifies Days Inn by Wyndham Keene NH at 3 Ashbrook Road off Route 9 in Monadnock Market Place. Hotel offers light breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi, microwave and refrigerator in rooms, mini-suites and fitness center; dog-friendly subject to current policy. Does not establish a current Super 8 or a rebrand connection. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Crotched Ski & Ride School ↗Group/private instruction; lift tickets and equipment normally separate. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Crotched lesson arrival guide ↗Rental shop is on lodge lower level; group/private lesson check-in is just outside rental doors. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Crotched Voyager programme ↗After-school ski and snowboard programme with lesson, lift and rental package choices. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Crotched ski and snowboard rental booking ↗Reserve equipment by date, type and pickup preference. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ken Jones Ski Mart — contact and lease appointments ↗Manchester shop offers junior/teen seasonal leasing, boot fitting and tuning. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Harlow’s Pub & Restaurant operator ↗3 School Street, Peterborough NH. Burgers, sandwiches, soups and more; New England craft beer on draught, cocktails, and live local/regional music. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Crotched Cafeteria | Crotched Mountain Resort ↗Crotched Mountain cafeteria, 615 Francestown Road, Bennington. Lunch, weekend hot breakfast and grab-and-go food. Retained checked resort source supports base-facility classification. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Crotched Mountain official hours / current-season information ↗
The official hours page still describes 2025–26 closure; exact 2026–27 opening and closing dates were not found there.
Crotched Mountain Information ↗
The official Crotched Mountain Information page states the asserted mountain facts.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

MHT

Manchester-Boston Regional

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

✈️

BOS

Boston Logan International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

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

Guest parking is available near the lodge. Leave time to park, collect rental equipment and reach your lesson meeting point. For an evening session, confirm operating hours before starting the drive.

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

Nearby stay

Days Inn by Wyndham Keene NH

hotel · Keene, New Hampshire; drive to Crotched Mountain

Breakfast and in-room food storage are useful for a stay built around ski days and time in Keene. Plan the road journey to Crotched Mountain and compare the room and total quote for your dates.

Travelers with a carKeene staysRooms with breakfast

🐕Dog-friendly — confirm room and policy

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Dog-friendly — confirm room and policy.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Blue Bear Inn

lodge · Francestown, New Hampshire, near Crotched Mountain

A historic, family-run inn near Crotched Mountain, with private-bathroom rooms, a two-bedroom suite and on-site dining. Compare the room layouts for your group; selected rooms accept dogs.

couplessmall groupshistoric inn stays

🏊Seasonal outdoor pool🐕Dog-friendly selected rooms

Contact the hotel directly

Hotel phone603-808-0174 Hotel emailhello@bluebearinn.com

Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-29

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Dog-friendly selected rooms, Seasonal outdoor pool.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Riverhouse by Weekender

hotel · Peterborough, New Hampshire; drive to Crotched Mountain

The riverside setting and Peterborough base suit a ski trip with time in town. Compare the main hotel rooms with the separate rental units, and plan your daily road journey to Crotched Mountain.

Peterborough staysCouplesTravelers with a car

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Pet-friendly options — confirm room and policy. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

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

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, Pet-friendly options — confirm room and policy.

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

The Hancock Inn

inn · 7.5 miles; about a 10-minute drive to Crotched Mountain

A cooked-to-order breakfast and the short, explicitly stated drive to the slopes make it a practical small-inn base for Crotched Mountain days.

Small-inn staysTravelers with a carBreakfast included

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.

Pets must be leashed and under control, with waste removed. They are not allowed on lifts, on slopes during operating hours, or accompanying uphill skiers. Confirm accommodation pet terms separately.

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 →