The Appalachian at Mountain Creek
200 Route 94, Vernon
Slopeside condominium-hotel lodging with studios and one- and two-bedroom units, kitchens, fireplaces, heated outdoor pool and hot tub.
Vernon Township
Visiting & Lodging
Skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golf, lakes, farms and resort lodging make Vernon one of New Jersey's strongest four-season recreation destinations.
Stay in Vernon
Minerals Hotel
2 Chamonix Drive, Vernon
Resort lodging near golf, fitness, spa and dining amenities.
Alpine Haus Bed & Breakfast Inn
217 Route 94, Vernon
Year-round historic inn near Mountain Creek with individually decorated rooms and breakfast.
Fox & Bear Lodge
967 McAfee Glenwood Road, Glenwood
Restored 1831 lodge with eight guest rooms, private baths and complimentary breakfast in the Pochuck Valley.
Major Attractions
Mountain Creek Resort
200 Route 94
Skiing and snowboarding, waterpark, bike park, zipline experiences, events and on-site lodging.
Appalachian Trail
Vernon contains roughly 20 miles of the trail, including the Pochuck Boardwalk and Stairway to Heaven / Pinwheel Vista area.
Wawayanda State Park
Large state park with hiking, camping, paddling, fishing and lake recreation.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Wetlands, grasslands and river habitat for birding, hiking, wildlife observation and paddling.
Great Gorge Golf Club
414 County Road 517
Public 27-hole golf complex in the former Great Gorge resort area.
TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park
414 County Road 517
Ropes courses and zipline-style aerial adventure experiences.
Farms & Seasonal Stops
Pochuck Valley Farm
962 County Road 517, Glenwood
Farm market, deli, bakery, orchard and seasonal pick-your-own.
Heaven Hill Farm
451 Route 94
Farm market, garden center and major seasonal fall attractions.
Meadowburn Farm
42 Meadowburn Road
Historic farm and gardens in the township's agricultural landscape.
Mount Vernon Farms
418 County Road 515
Tree farm, nursery and seasonal Christmas-tree destination.
Visitor Tips
- Vernon is geographically large; allow driving time between Glenwood, Highland Lakes, the resort area and Wawayanda.
- Check Mountain Creek and state-park operating schedules because many activities are seasonal or weather-dependent.
- Private lake communities are not public beaches; respect association property and posted access rules.
- Trail parking can fill early on popular hiking weekends, especially around the Pochuck and Stairway to Heaven areas.