WILMOT MOUNTAIN

📍Wilmot, Wisconsin, USA

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Photo: Charles Townsend · Official resort media-use permission · Photo details

Vertical drop: 230 ft^*
Skiable terrain: 120 acres
Avg snowfall: 40 in^*
Lifts: 10

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

MKE

Milwaukee Mitchell International

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

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

Use 11931 Fox River Road for skiing and snowboarding. The tubing lodge has a separate entrance just south at 12301 Fox River Road. The resort estimates roughly an hour from Chicago and 45 minutes from Milwaukee in good conditions. If using a ride service, arrange the return before leaving the city.

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

Hampton Inn Elkhorn Lake Geneva Area

hotel · Elkhorn, Wisconsin, a separate drive from Wilmot

A useful family base if Elkhorn fits your route. Allow for separate drives to the Lake Geneva waterfront and Wilmot Mountain.

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🏊Pool

Sources & planning details

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

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

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

resort · Outside Lake Geneva, with a separate drive to Wilmot

Choose it if a spa visit, resort dinner or a second ski hill is part of the weekend. Plan the trip to Wilmot separately and check what your lodging package includes.

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🏊Pool💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Shuttle, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, hot tub, shuttle service, 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 Abbey Resort

resort · In Fontana on Geneva Lake

Make the lakefront stay part of the trip: pools, spa services and dining give you things to do beyond skiing, while suites and villas offer more space. Fontana is a separate base from Wilmot, so compare the journey before booking.

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🏊Pool💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Pet Friendly. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Contact the hotel directly

Hotel phone+1 800-709-1323

Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-29

Sources & planning details

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

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, hot tub, pet friendly.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Days Inn by Wyndham Pleasant Prairie Kenosha

hotel · Pleasant Prairie, off I-94, with a drive to Wilmot

A practical road-trip stop for visitors approaching from the Chicago or Milwaukee direction. Pet-friendly rooms are available. Ask about the fee and restrictions when reserving.

I-94 road tripspet ownersovernight ski trips

🐕Pet Friendly

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Pool. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pet friendly.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, pool.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Wilmot Mountain, compare a booked room or rental around Wilmot 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 at the ski area. Service animals only. No pet care or kennel services provided.

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 · Wilmot, Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort

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

Typically early December to early 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.wilmotmountain.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 960; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 770; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 120; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 10; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 25; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), 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.

Wilmot winter trail map ↗The map shows Bunny East, Bunny West, the Wilmot Learning Area, Broadway, Ridge Run, The Gully and the Progression Park. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot mountain info ↗Base at 770 feet and summit at 960 feet. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot driving and parking ↗Separate ski and tubing addresses on Fox River Road, operator estimates about an hour from Chicago or 45 minutes from Milwaukee, and advance return arrangements for ride-share trips. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ice Castles Wisconsin ↗Wisconsin attraction renamed Winter Realms; operator lists it closed for the season. No dated reopening established. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa ↗Just outside Lake Geneva, Grand Geneva offers rooms with patios or balconies, dining, pools, WELL Spa and its own ski hill. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hampton Inn Elkhorn Lake Geneva Area ↗Hilton places the Lake Geneva area Hampton at 40 West Hidden Trail in Elkhorn, with hot breakfast, indoor pool and parking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Days Inn by Wyndham Pleasant Prairie Kenosha ↗Wyndham identifies the Pleasant Prairie property off I-94, with breakfast, parking, guest laundry, gym and pet-friendly rooms. Address and phone agree with the former La Quinta. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Grand Geneva history ↗The Grand Geneva property began as Lake Geneva Playboy Club Hotel in 1968. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot lesson arrival and rental pickup ↗Adult and child groups meet at the Ski & Ride School building on the south end. Children’s lesson rental add-ons use the annex on weekends and holidays, otherwise the rental building. All lessons need lift access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot ski and snowboard lessons ↗The school offers group and private ski and snowboard lessons and distinguishes required equipment and lift access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot seasonal programs 2026–27 ↗The program list includes junior development for intermediate skiers and the Jr. Race Team for intermediate or advanced youth. Ski leases are offered for multi-week programs. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Walt's Tavern | Wilmot Mountain Resort ↗A dine-in or takeout base-area tavern serving weekend brunch, espresso, and grab-and-go food above rentals. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski Hill Grill | Wilmot Mountain Resort ↗A Main Lodge quick-service grill serving pizza, soup, chili, tacos, salads, cheese curds, and gourmet burgers. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sopra Bistro ↗Welcome to Sopra Located in Lake Geneva. fresh and delicious Italian-American bold flavored foods, with global influence. Located on Main Street in the heart of downtown. casual and romantic. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot 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.
Wilmot Mountain Information ↗
The official Wilmot Mountain Information page states the asserted mountain facts.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

MKE

Milwaukee Mitchell International

About 30–60 minutes

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

Hampton Inn Elkhorn Lake Geneva Area

hotel · Elkhorn, Wisconsin, a separate drive from Wilmot

A useful family base if Elkhorn fits your route. Allow for separate drives to the Lake Geneva waterfront and Wilmot Mountain.

familiesindoor poolroad trips

🏊Pool

Sources & planning details

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

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

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

resort · Outside Lake Geneva, with a separate drive to Wilmot

Choose it if a spa visit, resort dinner or a second ski hill is part of the weekend. Plan the trip to Wilmot separately and check what your lodging package includes.

resort weekendsfamiliesspa stays

🏊Pool💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Shuttle, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, hot tub, shuttle service, 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 Abbey Resort

resort · In Fontana on Geneva Lake

couplesspa seekerstravelers who want a lakefront stay

🏊Pool💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Pet Friendly. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Contact the hotel directly

Hotel phone+1 800-709-1323

Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-29

Sources & planning details

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

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, hot tub, pet friendly.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Days Inn by Wyndham Pleasant Prairie Kenosha

hotel · Pleasant Prairie, off I-94, with a drive to Wilmot

A practical road-trip stop for visitors approaching from the Chicago or Milwaukee direction. Pet-friendly rooms are available. Ask about the fee and restrictions when reserving.

I-94 road tripspet ownersovernight ski trips

🐕Pet Friendly

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Pool. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pet friendly.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, pool.

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 at the ski area. Service animals only. No pet care or kennel services provided.

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 →