Shawnee Mountain
Smithfield Township counts Shawnee Mountain, a ski area, among its places to visit. Winter highs sit at 36–41°F in the coldest months, January, February and December.
A ski area inside Smithfield Township
About 42 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 42" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 18°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Smithfield Township
Shawnee Mountain is inside Smithfield Township, which has 25 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 65 miles southeast and Philadelphia is about 71 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
A month-by-month look
Every month near Shawnee Mountain is set out below.
Lodging near Shawnee Mountain
Nearest for a night are Smithfield Township (25) and Middle Smithfield Township (22).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Shawnee Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Township | in town | — | 25 19 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 7,890 | $304K | — |
| Middle Smithfield Township | 4 mi north | 5 min | 22 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 15,964 | $249K | — |
| Pocono Township | 12 mi west | 20 min | 24 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 10,902 | $288K | C+ |
| Stroud Township | 8 mi west | 10 min | 11 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 19,629 | $292K | — |
| Knowlton Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,947 | $345K | — |
| Stroudsburg | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 5,809 | $230K | — |
| Lehman Township 26% vacation homes | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 10 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 11,366 | $228K | A− |
| Hardwick Township | 4 mi east | 5 min | 5 2 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 1,635 | $421K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Shawnee Mountain
Pair a visit with these, within 66 miles.
Big draw60 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
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Big draw63 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw60 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw61 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw60 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & Museum
Big draw66 mi BeachConey IslandPhoto credits
Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain
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Questions people have about Shawnee Mountain
Is Shawnee Mountain in Smithfield Township?
Yes. It’s inside Smithfield Township, PA.
How far is Shawnee Mountain from Newark and Jersey City?
About 52 miles southeast of Newark and about 58 miles southeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Shawnee Mountain?
Lehigh Valley (ABE), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 53 miles.
Where should I stay near Shawnee Mountain?
Smithfield Township (in town, 25 places to stay), Middle Smithfield Township (4 mi, 22 places to stay) and Pocono Township (12 mi, 24 places to stay).
Local know-how from Smithfield Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.