JACK FROST

📍White Haven, Pennsylvania, USA

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Vertical drop: 600 ft
Skiable terrain: 120 acres^*
Avg snowfall: 50 in^*
Lifts: 9

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

AVP

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

✈️

ABE

Lehigh Valley International

About 0.5–1.5 hours

drive time

✈️

EWR

Newark Liberty International

About 1.5–2.5 hours

drive time

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

Use 434 Jack Frost Mountain Road, White Haven for the Jack Frost arrival. From I-80 Exit 284, follow Route 115 north and Route 940 west to the signed entrance; the Turnpike approach uses Route 940. Allow for winter roads and busy arrival periods.

The Circle provides a passenger and equipment drop-off before you park. The lodge and parking are at the top of this top-down mountain. Follow attendants and choose the Jack Frost location on lesson and rental bookings; Big Boulder has its own separate arrival.

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.

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Chateau Resort & Conference Center

resort · Tannersville, by Camelback; drive to Jack Frost

The pools and fitness facilities give families and groups options beyond skiing. This Tannersville base works for a broader Pocono stay; compare the route to Jack Frost before booking and arrange your own transport unless the hotel confirms a suitable transfer.

families with a carpool facilitiesbroader Pocono stays

🏊Indoor and outdoor pools; confirm seasonal access

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask property about hot-tub facilities, Ask property about treatments; sauna is listed, Ask about any transfer; no Jack Frost shuttle confirmed, Ask property about ski storage. 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, Indoor and outdoor pools; confirm seasonal access.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, Ask property about hot-tub facilities, Ask property about treatments; sauna is listed, Ask about any transfer; no Jack Frost shuttle confirmed, Ask property about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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Premium

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.

Families with childrenMixed-activity groupsTravelers wanting suite choices

🍳Kitchen

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Hampton Inn & Suites Stroudsburg Pocono Mountains

hotel · 700 Commerce Boulevard, Stroudsburg; drive to Jack Frost

Breakfast and on-site parking simplify the overnight stop, while an indoor pool gives families an after-ski option. Connecting-room options and Hilton Honors benefits can help groups choose their stay. Check the room arrangement and your route to Jack Frost rather than relying on a fixed drive time.

families with a carHilton Honors membersbreakfast-included stays

♨️Hot tub shown with indoor pool; confirm access🏊Indoor pool🐕Pet-friendly rooms; restrictions and fees apply

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Hot tub shown with indoor pool; confirm access, Indoor pool, Pet-friendly rooms; restrictions and fees apply.

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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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Jack Frost, compare a booked room or rental around White Haven 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

Confirm current resort animal-access rules and accommodation pet arrangements separately. Contact the resort about accessibility needs before arrival.

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 · Jack Frost Mountain, Jack Frost Big Boulder

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.jfbb.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 2000; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 1400; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 9; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 20; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 600; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Skiable area (acres), 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.

Jack Frost and Big Boulder arrival distinctions ↗JackFrost top-down withlodge/parking attop; BigBoulder separatemountain fornight skiing. Requires drivebetween; no exacttiming or ticketinclusionguarantee. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jack Frost arrival ↗434JackFrostMountainRoad,WhiteHaven. I80exit284 then115North and940West. Circle dropoff beforeparking; firstcomefirstserved lots. No instantaneoushighwayaccessclaim. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jack Frost current map link ↗Current map linked20231103edition; indexed map identifiesThunderbolt,Exhibition,Snowflake. PDF retrieval timedout once, no repeatedfetch. Named trails and general terrain uses retained; no new exact mountain total. One Chrome recovery opened thePDF but map page stayed blank; indexed official map names retained, no new difficulty or distance certification. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pocono Raceway calendar ↗Events and driving experiences follow scheduled calendar, not yearroundgo-kart promise. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

DCNR Lehigh Gorge visitor guide ↗LehighGorgeTrail hiking/cycling and wintercrosscountry accordingtoconditions; rafting is planned separateoutfitterseasonal outing. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Chateau Resort and Conference Center ↗Operator identifies Tannersville, 475 Camelback Road, with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centre and sauna. The location is near Camelback, not a Jack Frost base. Original free Jack Frost/Big Boulder shuttle, five-minute trip, massage spa, renovated-room and package-savings promises are not established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Chateau resort overview ↗Operator explicitly places the resort at the base of Camelback Mountain, adjacent to Camelback Ski Area/Camelbeach/Camelback Adventures. Use for geographic correction only; no Jack Frost drive time or transfer is promised. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hampton Inn & Suites Stroudsburg Pocono Mountains ↗Hilton identifies the hotel at 700 Commerce Boulevard, Stroudsburg, off I-80. Free hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness centre, parking, connecting and pet-friendly rooms are listed; a property image is explicitly captioned Indoor Hot Tub With Pool. No Jack Frost journey time or best-value guarantee is established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Liberty Hospitality: Hampton Inn & Suites Stroudsburg Pocono Mountains ↗The hotel operator/manager links the Bartonsville/Stroudsville property URL to current Hampton Inn & Suites Stroudsburg Pocono Mountains at 700 Commerce Blvd. This reconciles the shortened legacy Bartonsville name with the identified current hotel; not a new property or unproven rebrand. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Comfortable Rooms, kids free at Split Rock Resort, Pocono ↗Split Rock Resort room choices include Willowbrook one-bedroom suites with full kitchens or kitchenettes, living and dining rooms, fireplaces or Jacuzzis, plus other room configurations. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotels and Lodging | Jack Frost Big Boulder Resort ↗Split Rock Resort is located conveniently between Jack Frost and Big Boulder. The official resort page lists an indoor waterpark, eight-lane bowling alley, arcade, movie theater, and three restaurants. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

JFBB ski and ride school ↗Official school offers ski and snowboard group and private lessons; choose age and ability. Lift access and equipment normally separate; specific booking determines inclusions. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

JFBB rental booking ↗Official rental booking offers ski and snowboard equipment, with mountain location, dates and pickup selection. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Peterson’s operator page — indexed evidence ↗Indexed operator rental page identifies Peterson’s Ski and Cycle at 5646 Route 115, Blakeslee, 570-646-9223 and ski/snowboard rentals. Direct retrieval failed and Chrome certificate error prevented recovery; no current availability or price claim. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

JFBB lesson preparation and arrival ↗Jack Frost school and rental pickup use the Rental Building west of the main lodge. Booking selects the mountain; children’s guardians remain on site. Lift access is required separately from lesson check-in. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jack Frost Café — retained October 27 operator review ↗A Main Lodge café offering quick breakfast and lunch, including burgers, hot dogs, pizza, and chicken tenders. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Shenanigans — Lake Harmony operator ↗The operator identifies Shenanigans at 286 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. It lists a kitchen and bar, dine-in/takeout service, dated entertainment and Boomers Night Club. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Shenanigans — Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau ↗The tourism listing corroborates 286 Lake Harmony Road and identifies casual American lunch/dinner dining with burgers, appetizers, wings and other entrees. It lists entertainment, carryout, and dining reservations suggested. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

E2000 — Jack Frost Big Boulder operator ↗E2000 is a full-service restaurant and bar inside the upper level of Jack Frost Main Lodge, with a sit-down meal setting and views. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nick’s Lake House operator page ↗Operator lists Nick’s Lake House at 20 South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, phone5707222500, and no reservations. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jack Frost 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.
Jack Frost Big Boulder — Mountain Information ↗
The Jack Frost section publishes 2,000 and 1,400 feet; their exact difference is 600 feet.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

AVP

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

✈️

ABE

Lehigh Valley International

About 0.5–1.5 hours

drive time

✈️

EWR

Newark Liberty International

About 1.5–2.5 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.

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Chateau Resort & Conference Center

resort · Tannersville, by Camelback; drive to Jack Frost

families with a carpool facilitiesbroader Pocono stays

🏊Indoor and outdoor pools; confirm seasonal access

Features to ask about

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Indoor and outdoor pools; confirm seasonal access.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Premium

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.

Families with childrenMixed-activity groupsTravelers wanting suite choices

🍳Kitchen

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Hampton Inn & Suites Stroudsburg Pocono Mountains

hotel · 700 Commerce Boulevard, Stroudsburg; drive to Jack Frost

families with a carHilton Honors membersbreakfast-included stays

♨️Hot tub shown with indoor pool; confirm access🏊Indoor pool🐕Pet-friendly rooms; restrictions and fees apply

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Hot tub shown with indoor pool; confirm access, Indoor pool, Pet-friendly rooms; restrictions and fees apply.

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

🐕 PET POLICY

Confirm current resort animal-access rules and accommodation pet arrangements separately. Contact the resort about accessibility needs before arrival.

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 →