OKEMO

📍Ludlow, Vermont, USA

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 🏞️ Scenic Cruiser 🟢 Beginner Friendly Unlimited on Epic ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Henry P. Gray · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo details

Vertical drop: 2,200 ft
Skiable terrain: 667 acres
Avg snowfall: 180 in^*
Lifts: 20

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

RUT

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

✈️

LEB

Lebanon Municipal

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

✈️

BDL

Bradley International

About 2–3 hours

drive time

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

Drive to Ludlow, Vermont, then follow directions to Clock Tower or Jackson Gore. Clock Tower has parking within walking distance of the slopes. At Jackson Gore, the inn circle is for drop-off and the lots sit farther from the lifts. Check the resort’s parking map and seasonal shuttle routes before setting out.

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

Jackson Gore Village

condo · Slopeside at the Jackson Gore base

Stay here to start the day on the Jackson Gore side. Check the building, room layout and daily lift status when planning lessons or meeting your group.

FamiliesJackson Gore accessKitchen suites

🍳Kitchens in larger suites♨️Guest hot tubs🏊Village pool facilities

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about spa services, Ask about transfers, Confirm storage by building. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, Kitchens in larger suites, Guest hot tubs, Village pool facilities.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, Ask about spa services, Ask about transfers, Confirm storage by building.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Mountain Lodge at Okemo

condo · Clock Tower base · slopeside access

It works well for a family that wants to cook and start the day at Clock Tower. Compare the unit layout and its route to your lesson or lift.

Self-cateringClock Tower ski days

🍳Full kitchens

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Check Spring House access at Jackson Gore, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: property type, mountain access, recommendation details, Full kitchens.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, booking link, price guide, Check Spring House access at Jackson Gore, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

The Pointe at Castle Hill

hotel · Proctorsville · drive to Okemo

Choose a suite if you plan to cook, or a standard room if swimming after skiing matters more. Allow for the trip back to town from the slopes.

FamiliesPool accessKitchen suites

🍳Kitchen in full suites♨️Guest hot tub🏊Heated indoor pool

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Check transport arrangements, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Kitchen in full suites, Guest hot tub, Heated indoor pool.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, price guide, Check transport arrangements, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Moderate

The Governor's Inn

inn · 1.4 miles from Okemo Mountain

The exact 1.4-mile mountain distance and walkable Main Street setting make it easy to combine Okemo days with Ludlow dining and shops.

Okemo ski tripsLudlow Main Street staysWalkable dining and shops

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 Okemo, compare a booked room or rental around Ludlow 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.

Leashed dogs are welcome in parking areas and outdoor spaces at the base village. Pets are not permitted inside any lodge buildings, on lifts, or on trails. The Jackson Gore base area is generally dog-friendly in outdoor areas.

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 · Okemo Mountain Resort, Okemo Mountain

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

Typically mid November to mid April

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

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source 1 ↗Schedule source 2 ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://www.okemo.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Mountain coaster, ropes challenge courses, scenic chairlift rides, miniature golf and disc golf.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 667; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 123; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 1144; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 3344; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 20; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 2200; 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.

Okemo parking and resort transportation ↗The resort distinguishes Clock Tower walking-access lots from the Jackson Gore drop-off circle and overflow lots. Shuttle routes are seasonal. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Okemo lesson arrival ↗The booked base determines which of the two lesson meeting areas to use. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Okemo Lodging - B&B - Ludlow, VT | The Governor's Inn ↗The Governor's Inn · Main Street in Ludlow · 1.4 miles from Okemo Mountain · walking distance of local shops and restaurants · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Okemo family lodging guide ↗Jackson Gore is slopeside and offers hotel-style rooms and multi-bedroom kitchen suites, dining, pools and hot tubs. Mountain Lodge condos at Clock Tower offer full kitchens, fireplaces and balconies. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Okemo Signature Properties ↗Okemo books Jackson Gore Village, including the Jackson Gore Inn and the Adams and Bixby houses, and identifies the Mountain Lodge at the Clock Tower base. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Pointe at Castle Hill ↗The Proctorsville hotel has rooms and suites, an indoor pool, hot tub and access to the adjacent resort restaurant and spa. The full suite includes a kitchen. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ludlow Select Board — FY2025 Town Report, page 36 ↗Ludlow acquired the former Timber Inn through FEMA’s buyout program and records completed demolition and site stabilization. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Okemo rental pickup ↗Clock Tower Rentals is below the Snowsports Shop. Online reservations show the ski, snowboard and demo packages offered for the selected pickup. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Totem Pole Ski Shop, Ludlow ↗The Ludlow shop offers equipment rentals, boot fitting, demos and tuning at 16.5 Pond Street, with direct contact at (802) 228-8447. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Coleman Brook Tavern | Okemo Ski Resort ↗A full-service Jackson Gore restaurant serving short ribs, hearty sandwiches, signature entrées, and a curated wine list. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Downtown Grocery ↗The Downtown Grocery now seats only 10–16 guests a night, with Rogan in the kitchen and Abby hosting the dining room. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mojo Cafe ↗The independent counter-service restaurant on Main Street in Ludlow lists burritos, po-boys, tacos and bowls. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Bull Bar & Restaurant ↗Okemo places The Bull in the Clock Tower base lodge and describes a full bar and a menu of burgers, nachos and other pub dishes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Killarney ↗The family-run Irish pub in Ludlow offers draft beer and pub food. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Okemo official hours / current-season information ↗
The official hours page describes summer/fall operations; exact 2026–27 ski-season opening and closing dates were not found there.
Experience Okemo ↗
Mountain coaster, ropes challenge courses, scenic chairlift rides, miniature golf and disc golf.
Okemo — Mountain Information ↗
The operator publishes 3,344 and 1,144 feet; their exact difference is 2,200 feet.
Vermont resort opening announcement · Vail Resorts, October 26, 2026 ↗
Vail Resorts targets November 21 for the start of the 2026–27 ski season at Okemo, conditions permitting. Its dated Vermont announcement gives no closing date.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

RUT

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

✈️

LEB

Lebanon Municipal

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

✈️

BDL

Bradley International

About 2–3 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

Jackson Gore Village

condo · Slopeside at the Jackson Gore base

Stay here to start the day on the Jackson Gore side. Check the building, room layout and daily lift status when planning lessons or meeting your group.

FamiliesJackson Gore accessKitchen suites

🍳Kitchens in larger suites♨️Guest hot tubs🏊Village pool facilities

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about spa services, Ask about transfers, Confirm storage by building. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, Kitchens in larger suites, Guest hot tubs, Village pool facilities.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, Ask about spa services, Ask about transfers, Confirm storage by building.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Mountain Lodge at Okemo

condo · Clock Tower base · slopeside access

It works well for a family that wants to cook and start the day at Clock Tower. Compare the unit layout and its route to your lesson or lift.

Self-cateringClock Tower ski days

🍳Full kitchens

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Check Spring House access at Jackson Gore, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: property type, mountain access, recommendation details, Full kitchens.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, booking link, price guide, Check Spring House access at Jackson Gore, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

The Pointe at Castle Hill

hotel · Proctorsville · drive to Okemo

Choose a suite if you plan to cook, or a standard room if swimming after skiing matters more. Allow for the trip back to town from the slopes.

FamiliesPool accessKitchen suites

🍳Kitchen in full suites♨️Guest hot tub🏊Heated indoor pool

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Check transport arrangements, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Kitchen in full suites, Guest hot tub, Heated indoor pool.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, price guide, Check transport arrangements, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Moderate

The Governor's Inn

inn · 1.4 miles from Okemo Mountain

The exact 1.4-mile mountain distance and walkable Main Street setting make it easy to combine Okemo days with Ludlow dining and shops.

Okemo ski tripsLudlow Main Street staysWalkable dining and shops

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.

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 →