Closed for summer,
re-opening mid-September

We are currently closed to the public for the duration of our private youth summer camp program. We will re-open for public use in mid-September. Have a great summer! activities and pricing

Trail Race Registration

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 28, 2021! Invite your friends and family up to Crystal Lake to walk, jog, or run in the 5k or 25k course. Sign Up Now

Season Pass

3 Season Pass | Quicker ski check-in process | Lodging and store discounts | Maintain the future of cross country skiing and outdoor recreational activities

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Volunteering for the Ski and Outdoor Center

Opportunities during the fall, winter, and spring | Various time-commitments | Indoor and outdoor positions available Contact Us

COVID-19 Regulations

The safety of our visitors and staff is our most important concern at Crystal Lake Ski & Outdoor Center. Find out more about our COVID-19 regulations and procedures.

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Welcome

The mission of the Crystal Lake Ski and Outdoor Center is to promote, protect, and enhance the over half a century tradition of family friendly cross-country skiing and other outdoor recreation opportunities in its unique “snow bowl” of north central Pennsylvania.

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Closed to the public for the summer, re-opening mid-September

We are currently closed to the public for the duration of our private youth summer camp program. We will re-open…

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COVID-19 Regulations and Procedures

Pennsylvania State Orders

We ask that all of our out-of-state visitors take responsibility for following the Pennsylvania state-mandated orders. For more information, please visit: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Travelers.aspx

Crystal Lake Regulations

Face coverings and social distancing required when interacting with anybody outside of group unit.
- Guests should stay spaced at least 6 feet apart while waiting in line to check in
Only 2 group units are allowed in the Ski Shop at a time
We are asking guests to operate out of their cars
- Leave all personal belongings in your car
- No food or drink will be provided, so please bring your own and all trash is pack-in, pack-out
Sanitization of bathroom after each use by guest required (sanitizing wipes provided)
Returns on any merchandise that is purchased will not be accepted

Season Passes

By purchasing a Crystal Lake Ski and Outdoor Center season pass, you will:

Help preserve the future of cross country skiing and outdoor recreational activities at Crystal Lake!
Receive 10% off on all lodging and merchandise
Be awarded 2 day-passes and 2 free rentals to give away to friends (you must be present) AND receive group pricing (per person) when bringing additional friends
Not need to pay the day-use fee (in the fall and spring) for weekday property use during office hours (with prior reservation)
Have a quicker sign-in process at the Ski Center
Sign a waiver once per season (as opposed to signing one with each visit).

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About Crystal Lake Ski & OutDoor Center

The Crystal Lake Ski & Outdoor Center was founded in 1971 and expanded to include the Outdoor Center in 2015. We are a three-season, non-profit organization owned and operated by Crystal Lake Camps, a Christian Science summer camp. The Ski and Outdoor Center strives to provide recreational and outdoor space and facilities to the local and public community during the non-summer months.

6th Annual 5K and 25K!

Trail Race

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 28, 2021! Invite your friends and family up to Crystal Lake to walk, jog, or run in our 6th Annual Trail Race. Both the 5k and 25k courses span our cross-country trails, providing a beautiful and scenic run with varying levels of difficulty.

All current state-mandated COVID-19 regulations at the time of the event will be adhered to.

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