Killington Resort
Killington Mountain Resort & Ski Area is a ski resort in Rutland County, Vermont, United States, near the town of Killington. Highs of 27–31°F mark the coldest months, January, February and December.
A ski area inside Killington
3,031 feet of vertical
184 runs and 22 lifts. That’s more vertical than 90% of the 232 U.S. ski areas we track.
About 75 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 75" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 8°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Killington
Killington Resort is inside Killington, which has 48 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) has airline service, about 10 miles from Killington Resort.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Each month’s highs and lows around Killington are below.
Killington Resort
Killington Mountain Resort & Ski Area is a ski resort in Rutland County, Vermont, United States, near the town of Killington. It is the largest ski area in the eastern U.S., and has the largest vertical drop in New England at 3,050 feet (930 meters). The mountain has been nicknamed the "Beast of the East."
- Type
- Ski area
- Terrain
- 184 runs · 3,031 ft vertical · 22 lifts
- Wikipedia readers
- 15K a year
- Official site
- killington.com
Hotels and campgrounds near Killington Resort
The nearest towns with places to stay are Killington (48) and Mendon (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Killington | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killington 82% vacation homes | in town | — | 48 23 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 15 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,387 | $488K | B− |
| Mendon 20% vacation homes | 6 mi west | 10 min | 9 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,167 | $357K | — |
| Woodstock 24% vacation homes | 12 mi east | 20 min | 19 7 hotels · 1 motel · 11 inns & B&Bs | 2,970 | $582K | — |
| Ludlow 68% vacation homes | 16 mi south | 25 min | 22 10 hotels · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 2,134 | $370K | — |
| Rutland | 9 mi west | 15 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel | 15,363 | $186K | D |
| Rutland | 8 mi west | 10 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 3,869 | $302K | C− |
| Plymouth 71% vacation homes | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 649 | $338K | — |
| Bridgewater 31% vacation homes | 6 mi east | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 891 | $218K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Killington with these
These well-known sights sit within 70 miles.
Big draw34 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
Big draw69 mi LakeLake Champlain
38 mi LakeLake George
66 mi MountainMount Marcy
48 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
62 mi MountainMount Monadnock
70 mi MountainMount Greylock
48 mi Theme parkGreat EscapePhoto credits
Fort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Champlain: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Marcy: Daniel Tripp, Public domain · Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Great Escape: Jared and Corin, CC BY-SA 2.0
Killington: common questions
Is Killington Resort in Killington?
Yes. It’s inside Killington, VT.
What is the closest airport to Killington Resort?
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional (RUT), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albany (ALB), about 78 miles.
Where should I stay near Killington Resort?
Killington (in town, 48 places to stay), Mendon (6 mi, 9 places to stay) and Woodstock (12 mi, 19 places to stay).
Questions for Killington
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Killington’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.