They'll be Slidin' Down the Mountain

Mountain Creek Water Park, Vernon, New Jersey

At most water parks, you have to work for your fun: riding the slides involves climbing a bunch of stairs. Mountain Creek is not like most water parks...but you still have to work for your fun. Built into the side of a mountain, just getting through the park's main gate and over to the lockers involves trudging up a steep path. Most of the rides use the mountain's natural topography and don't rise above the ground or require climbing towers. And what wild rides! Even the park's "family" raft ride appears to be designed for a family of extreme thrill seekers.

Mountain Creek Water Park Phone:

973-864-8444

Operating Schedule:

The park is open early June through early September. Check with Mountain Creek for exact operating days and hours.

Mountain Creek Location and Directions:

The physical address is 200 Route 94 in Vernon, New Jersey. For GPS, use the address, 200 McAfee Vernon Road, Vernon, NJ.

It is in northern New Jersey, about an hour from New York City.

From NYC, take the Holland Tunnel (14th St.) to NJ-139 W. Exit to US 1-9 N to RT-3 W ramp toward New Jersey Turnpike/ Rt. 495 onto NJ-3 W. Take US-46 W to NJ-23 toward Wayne. Right onto CR-515/Stockholm Vernon Rd., then left onto NJ-94/McAfee Vernon Rd. to park.

Mountain Creek Admission Policy:

Reduced price for children (under 48") and seniors (65+). Ages 2 and under are free. Reduced rates for guests arriving 3 hours before closing. Season passes and group rates are available. Special promotions may be available online at the park's Web site. Parking is additional.

Hotel Info:

On-property lodging:
Read about Black Creek Sanctuary at Mountain Creek.

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Mountain Creek Waterpark Features:

All kinds of water slides, including speed slides, enclosed slides, a funnel ride, and one-of-a-kind slides plus a wave pool, lots of activities for small children and an interactive water play area.

High Anxiety funnel ride review.

See the Water Park:

Photo Tour of Mountain Creek

New at Mountain Creek:

For 2009, the park introduced Alpine Pipeline, an enclosed double tube slide.

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