MAD RIVER GLEN
📍Waitsfield, Vermont, USA
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- Vertical drop
- 2,037 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 115 acres*
- Avg snowfall
- 228 in
- Lifts
- 5
GETTING THERE
Nearest Airports
Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.
From the Burlington side, approach the Mad River Valley through Waterbury and Waitsfield, then take Route 17 west to the ski area. Check winter roads and choose your route for the direction you’re arriving from. The seasonal Mad Bus serves parts of the valley, including Sugarbush bases. Confirm the final leg to Mad River Glen. If arriving by train at Waterbury or Montpelier, arrange onward transport before setting off.
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
The Pitcher Inn
inn · In Warren’s Mad River Valley
A Warren village setting, distinctive rooms, and farm-to-table dining make it a comfortable central base for the Mad River Valley.
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premium
High-quality stays with great features
West Hill House B&B
inn · Close to Mad River Glen
The inn is explicitly close to Mad River Glen and adds private baths, breakfast, home baking, and hot drinks to the stay.
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moderate
Solid value with good amenities
Tucker Hill Lodge
lodge · Minutes from Mad River Glen and Sugarbush
A hilltop Mad River Valley base for a trip that includes Mad River Glen and Sugarbush, with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi and room layouts for couples, families and groups.
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The Mad River Barn
inn · In Waitsfield in the heart of the Mad River Valley
Choose between an upstairs pub with local beer and live music or a more intimate dining room—useful evening options at a Waitsfield inn.
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budget
Affordable options that get the job done
Waitsfield Inn
inn · Main Street in Waitsfield, a drive to Mad River Glen
Walk to village restaurants and galleries after skiing. Both Mad River Glen and Sugarbush are a drive from the inn, making it a practical base for days at either mountain.
Features to ask about
Earlier listings mention Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.
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Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.
Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about ski storage.
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31
Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.
OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS
For Mad River Glen, compare a booked room or rental around Waitsfield 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.
Mad River Valley is dog-friendly with several pet-welcoming lodges and restaurants.
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 →