Discover Poconos Winter: Snow Activities, Ski Resorts, and Getaways
Things to Do in the Poconos in Winter
Poconos winter activities are sure to please everyone in your group! From outdoor fun like downhill snow sports at our ski resorts and glow-in-the-dark snow tubing to indoor adventures like axe throwing, concerts, and escape rooms, fill your trip itinerary with things to do in the Poconos in the winter. See if you can check off all the items on our winter bucket list challenge or plan the perfect day trip. Visit our calendar of events or read our winter blogs to find Pocono Mountains winter fun or book an overnight stay with one of the below winter offers! Explore more stories and tips with our winter in the Poconos FAQ.
Ski Specials & Packages
Looking for ski savings? Take a look at current ski specials including season passes and exclusive discounts or browse ski packages which include lift tickets as well as lodging at cozy places to stay not far from your favorite ski areas.
Winter Activities Beyond the Slopes
Experience winter in the Poconos at a slower pace! Venture beyond the slopes to try ice skating on a frozen lake, snowshoeing across a snowy field, or get cozy with Poconos winter indoor activities including spa and wellness treatments and apres-ski adventures.
Plan Your Winter Getaway in the Poconos
You don't want to miss visiting the Poconos in winter. Pack your Poconos winter getaway with seasonal fun for Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day and find fun things to do in December, January, and February. Whether it's flying down the ski slopes or watching a bald eagle fly over an icy river, there are some things you can only experience this time of year.
Poconos Winter Resorts & Lodging
Warming up inside a cozy lodge after a day in the cold is half the fun of a Poconos winter vacation! Whether you choose a luxurious resort, a cabin rental, or a historic hotel, there are so many Poconos winter resorts where you can relax by the fire and watch the snow fall.
Upcoming Winter Events in the Pocono Mountains
Annual events and winter festivals in the Pocono Mountains include Presidents' Day Weekend family events like Jim Thorpe WinterFest and WinterFest in Downtown Stroudsburg. Enjoy live music at iconic spots like the Sherman Theater, bundle up for Wally Ice Fest and the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest, take a tour to see how maple syrup is made at Pocono Mountain Maple, and more.
Winter Activities
Winter Drone Compilation of the Pocono Mountains
Ski Specials & Packages
Season Pass Sale
- Valid: 07/01/2026 - 10/31/2026
Includes: Enjoy unlimited skiing and riding all season with Shawnee’s 2026–2027 Season Pass—no…
Big Boulder Epic Season Pass
- Valid: 08/24/2026 - 11/30/2026
Includes: Purchase your Epic Pass early and save. Ski or ride at Big Boulder and nearby Jack Frost…
Early Season Discounts on Off-Peak Season Pass
- Valid: 08/24/2026 - 11/02/2026
Includes: Purchase now for the best price on Ski Big Bear's Off-Peak Season Pass—a great option for…
Early Season Discounts on Unlimited Season Pass
- Valid: 08/24/2026 - 11/02/2026
Includes: Lock in winter savings now at Ski Big Bear and ride any day the mountain is open—no…
Junior Season Pass Sale
- Valid: 09/25/2026 - 10/31/2026
Includes: Make Shawnee Mountain your family's winter destination with a 2026-2027 Junior Season…
Spend the day in the Pocono Mountains & experience all that winter has to offer!
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Great Pocono winter activities include skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing as well as dog sledding, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating. Don't forget about indoor fun like axe throwing, escape rooms, live music performances, wellness treatments, delicious dining, and more.
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Indoor waterpark resorts, cabins, bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals, and luxury resorts are great for overnight winter stays in the Pocono Mountains.
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There are many indoor activities to enjoy in the Poconos in winter like indoor waterparks, concerts, spa visits, axe throwing, escape rooms, museums, fantastic dining, food and wine events, and so much more.
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Winter season in the Poconos starts in late November or early December and lasts through early to mid-March. January and February are typically the peak months.
Cabin Rentals
Babbling Brook Cottages
Babbling Brook Cottages is a collection of five historic log cabins tucked under a canopy of pines…
Cabins-4-Rent
Premium Pocono Mountains cabin rentals! Woodland cabins surrounded by nature. Amenities include…
Countryside Cottages
Two to six-bedroom deluxe rustic cottages with fireplaces in a picturesque setting along Pocono…
Echo Valley Cottages
Relax and be at peace at Echo Valley Cottages, where each cottage has its own fire pit, barbeque…
Grange Valley Lakeside Inn & Winery
There is simply nothing like a vacation or holiday spent at a waterfront cottage. The combination of…
Hemlock Cottages & Campground
Cottages for the non-campers in your family. The cottages have a living room with cable TV and a…
Keen Lake Camping & Cottage Resort
A stay in one of Keen Lake's charming vacation rentals provides a perfect haven for families to…
Lakeside Cabins
The Lakeside Cabins are nestled in a natural woodland setting on Route 507 in Tafton PA at Lake…
Loch Highlands
This quiet, modern housekeeping cottage resort—named after the rolling hills of Scotland—is located…
The Lodge at Keen Lake
The Lodge at Keen Lake brings luxury and the comforts of home to the Poconos year round. Nestled in…
Magnolia Streamside Resort
Magnolia Streamside Resort is truly a place for your mind, body and soul. Located in the heart of…
Mountain Springs Lake Resort
Do everything or do nothing at all. You set the pace. Nestled in over 325 private woodland acres…
Pocono Camp and Glamp
Pocono Camp and Glamp offer basic cabin sites that include a covered porch with two Adirondack-style…
The Campground at Pocono Mountain Maple
Pocono Mountain Maple Farms offers the ultimate farmland retreat on a 450-acre property, blending…
RoundStone Camping Resort
RoundStone Camping Resort offers rustic log cabins and primitive tent sites tucked away on nearly…
Split Creek Preserve & Resort
Explore the tranquility while staying in private lodging at one of the newly-built cottages. Split…
Sylvania Tree Farm & Country Lodging
Sylvania Tree Farm is a bit of wilderness along the Upper Delaware River. The 1,200-acre estate has…
Winter Fun Blogs
There's no time to hibernate this winter! Get out and plan your adventure and cross off some of those bucket list items.
Winter in the Poconos
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