MAD RIVER MOUNTAIN

📍Zanesfield, Ohio, USA

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Photo: Jordan Gerard · Official resort media-use permission · Photo details

Vertical drop: 300 ft
Skiable terrain: 144 acres
Avg snowfall: 40 in^*
Lifts: 9

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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CMH

John Glenn Columbus International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

DAY

Dayton International

About 0.5–1.5 hours

drive time

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

Navigate to 1000 Snow Valley Road in Zanesfield. The resort is just off US 33 at Valley Hi, Road 292. On the approach, the tubing park comes before the ski lodge and rental building. Choose your drop-off accordingly, especially if some of the group are tubing while others take a lesson.

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

The Flats at Rainbow Row

apartment · Downtown Bellefontaine, a drive to Mad River Mountain

Choose a flat for evenings on foot in town. Compare the floor plan and sleeping arrangements for your particular unit before booking.

downtown staysself-catering

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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Nearby stay

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Bellefontaine

hotel · Bellefontaine, a drive to the slopes

Families can eat breakfast before the drive to the lifts and use the pool back at the hotel. Studios and extended-stay suites offer more living space.

familiesroad trips

🏊Indoor pool

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Nearby stay

Comfort Suites Marysville Columbus - Northwest

hotel · Marysville on the Columbus side of the ski area, a drive to the lifts

Marysville suits groups splitting their time between Columbus and skiing. Compare suite layouts and plan the drive to the mountain from town.

Columbus-area tripsfamilies

🏊Heated indoor pool

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Nearby stay

Super 8 by Wyndham Bellefontaine

hotel · North Main Street in Bellefontaine, a drive to the ski area

The in-room appliances make it easy to keep drinks cold or heat leftovers after skiing. Plan to drive from town to the lifts.

simple overnight staysroad trips

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Mad River Mountain, compare a booked room or rental around Zanesfield 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.

No pets allowed on the ski area property. Service animals permitted. No pet care services on site.

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 · Mad River, Mad River Ohio

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

Typically mid December to mid 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.skimadriver.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 1460; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 144; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 9; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 16; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 300; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

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

Mad River Mountain approach and parking ↗The ski area is in Zanesfield off US 33 at Valley Hi, Road 292. Drivers pass the tubing park before reaching the lodge and rental building. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mad River Mountain operating hours ↗Mountain, tubing and lodge services have separate schedules. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mad River Mountain winter trail and base maps ↗The operator provides a current winter trail map and a separate map for base facilities. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Flats at Rainbow Row ↗The operator lists individually furnished Bellefontaine flats and short stays near downtown restaurants and shops. The East Flat has a bedroom and full kitchen. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Bellefontaine ↗The hotel is on Dowell Avenue near US-33 and US-68. Rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. Breakfast, parking, an indoor pool and guest laundry are offered. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Comfort Suites Marysville Columbus - Northwest | Choice Hotels ↗Choice identifies its Marysville lodging at 1081 Lydia Drive as Comfort Suites. It offers hot breakfast, an indoor heated pool and suites with microwaves and sofa beds. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Super 8 by Wyndham Bellefontaine ↗Wyndham locates its Bellefontaine hotel on North Main Street and lists microwaves and refrigerators in its rooms. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Downtown Bellefontaine Partnership | Where to stay ↗The destination lists downtown flats, Super 8 and Cobblestone as separate accommodation choices. Its ski-trip advice distinguishes staying downtown from driving to the slopes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mad River Ski & Ride School lesson arrival ↗Adult and child groups check in at the Guest Services tent in the main lodge lobby across from The Den. Lesson rentals can be added when booking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mad River Ski & Ride School ↗The school offers adult and child groups and private instruction. Guests should check what their chosen lesson includes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mad River Basecamp ↗Mad River offers advance booking and boot fitting for rental skis or snowboards. Lift access and rentals can be added to group lessons. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Southern Alpine Racing Association host mountains ↗Mad River Mountain in Zanesfield is listed as a host with an Ohio mountain representative. The association describes local teams for training and racing with peers. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Dining | Mad River Mountain Resort ↗A grab-and-go mountain café serving burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, soups, and salads between runs. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mad River Mountain · The Loft ↗Upstairs in the lodge, The Loft serves drinks with pub or grab-and-go food depending on the day. The venue follows resort operations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brewfontaine · Bellefontaine ↗Downtown Bellefontaine beer bar serving sandwiches, craft beer, wine on tap and cocktails in a former restaurant building. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mad River 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.
Mad River Mountain — Mountain Information ↗
Mad River Mountain publishes a 300-foot longest vertical drop.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

CMH

John Glenn Columbus International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

DAY

Dayton International

About 0.5–1.5 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.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

The Flats at Rainbow Row

apartment · Downtown Bellefontaine, a drive to Mad River Mountain

Choose a flat for evenings on foot in town. Compare the floor plan and sleeping arrangements for your particular unit before booking.

downtown staysself-catering

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Bellefontaine

hotel · Bellefontaine, a drive to the slopes

Families can eat breakfast before the drive to the lifts and use the pool back at the hotel. Studios and extended-stay suites offer more living space.

familiesroad trips

🏊Indoor pool

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Comfort Suites Marysville Columbus - Northwest

hotel · Marysville on the Columbus side of the ski area, a drive to the lifts

Marysville suits groups splitting their time between Columbus and skiing. Compare suite layouts and plan the drive to the mountain from town.

Columbus-area tripsfamilies

🏊Heated indoor pool

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Super 8 by Wyndham Bellefontaine

hotel · North Main Street in Bellefontaine, a drive to the ski area

The in-room appliances make it easy to keep drinks cold or heat leftovers after skiing. Plan to drive from town to the lifts.

simple overnight staysroad trips

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

No pets allowed on the ski area property. Service animals permitted. No pet care services on site.

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 →