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Experience the Mountain Life at Massanutten, VA

A breathtaking property, Massanutten Resort® features 6,000 acres of mountain fun at its very best. Unique in both its size, variety of amenities, and outstanding condo and hotel accommodations, Massanutten has secured its spot as one of the premier all-seasons resort destinations on the East Coast.

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Resort Quick Info

Resort Quick Info

Resort Information
Resort NameMassanutten Resort®
Street Address1822 Resort Drive
City NameMassanutten
State/ProvinceVirginia
Postal/Zip Code22840
CountryUSA
Phone Number540.289.9441
Fax Number540.289.6981
Check-in Time4 - 6 pm (depending on association)
Check-out Time10 am
Map Latitude38.4016°N
Map Longitutde78.7561°W  

Resort Amenities

  • Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, and Whirlpool
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Sauna: Steam
  • Swimming Pool(s)
  • Vending Machines
  • WaterPark Onsite
  • Wheelchair & ADA Accessible

Dining & Entertainment

  • Bar / Cocktail Lounge
  • Cafeteria
  • Entertainment (live)
  • Nightclub
  • BBQ & Pizzeria
  • Poolside Snack Bar

Recreation (Onsite / Nearby)

  • Aerobics Classes
  • Ball Field
  • Basketball Court(s)
  • Bicycle Trails
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/Pool Table
  • Canoe/Kayak/River Tubing
  • Fishing
  • Game Room / Video Arcade
  • Golf (18 Holes)
  • Golf Instruction
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding / Equestrian Center
  • Hunting
  • Ice Skating
  • Jogging Path
  • Kayaks and Canoes
  • Miniature Golf
  • Mountain Biking
  • Playground
  • Putting Green
  • Racquetball
  • Running
  • Skiing: Downhill
  • Skiing: Instruction / School
  • Sport Court
  • Table Tennis / Ping Pong
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Instruction
  • Volleyball

Services

  • ATM (cash machine)
  • Business Center
  • Changing Room(s)
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Convenience Store
  • Gift Shops / News Stand
  • Spa
NEW! Premier Packages

NEW! Spring Premier Packages

2023 is your year to Break Free at Massanutten Mountain! Experience all-new adventures in the great Blue Ridge Mountains with the finest, world-class accommodations. Whether your viewing pleasure takes you to the valley or the peaks of the ridges, we've got all-star packages to fit any family's needs! 

Choose from four different lodging packages and relax as you experience premier service with an individual itinerary and pre-selected amenities.

NEW! Splash's Bar & Grill

NEW! Splash's Bar & Grill

NEW! Come visit us and make a splash at Massanutten’s new seafood restaurant! Enjoy an experience featuring food from the East Coast to the Shenandoah Valley on a culinary adventure your taste buds will never forget. Dine on our selection of oysters and other fresh victuals provided by the sea. From raw bar to fresh fish, come join us for a unique experience at this restaurant located at the Massanutten WaterPark. Dine in & take out available!

NEW! Resort Guest Shuttle

The Resort Guest Shuttle is back!

The Massanutten Resort Shuttle (Cert. No. 645) will be offered through April 30, 2023!

Guests will now have the opportunity to enjoy their vacation worry-free of directions, parking, and gas mileage! With this, we will be reducing the number of single cars on the road (ultimately reducing our emissions) and making your stay even more restful.

What's New

What's New

WaterPark Summer Season Pass

Sale 40% OFF Summer Season Passes until April 16! Enjoy a summer of fun at the Massanutten WaterPark® with summer pass, available for adult and student.

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Sale DatesDiscount
Adult
Student
April 3 - 1640% off$195$141
April 17 - 3035% off$211$153
May 1 - 1430% off$228$165
May 15 - 2625% off$244$176
After May 26Rack Rate$325$235

The Summer Pass is valid 5.27.23 - 9.4.23 only.
Student passes are for guests ages 3 - 18 (also available for 18+ with valid College ID).

Unlimited Summer Season Locker | $75

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DATE CHANGE: Valleyfest 2023 is August 26

ValleyFest 2023 date has changed from Saturday, May 27 to Saturday, August 26 as our mountain operations finishes the third and final leg of our Ski Area expansion. Learn more about the Ski Area expanison here. The Rotary Clubs and Massanutten are working diligently to ensure all of the great music and vendors you have come to love in May will be available in August. We know your festival experience will be the same or even better than before!

$25 Early Bird tickets are now on sale now until June 9! Buy your tickets online @ massresort.com/valleyfest

2023 Event Features Announced So Far!
Band Line Up: The Barons.
Food Vendors: Bayou Kitchen, K's Grill, and Urgie's Cheesesteaks.
More announcements coming soon!

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$10 Summer Jam Spring Special Tickets are now on sale!

Massanutten Resort is proud to present to you Summer Jam 2023! The event on Monday, July 3 will feature live music, kids' activities, beer & wine, food trucks, and fireworks around 10 pm! All proceeds benefit the Rockingham/Harrisonburg SPCA.

$10 Spring Special tickets are on sale until April 20 (online only). Buy your tickets online @ massresort.com/summerjam

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Spring Premier Packages are here!

2023 is your year to Break Free at Massanutten Mountain! Experience all-new adventures in the great Blue Ridge Mountains with the finest, world-class accommodations. Whether your viewing pleasure takes you to the valley or the peaks of the ridges, we've got all-star packages to fit any family's needs!  

Our premier team take the stress out of planning and works on your behalf to take your vacation to new wonders with early and speedy check-in services, a dedicated contacts to help you through any questions, bellman services for Regal packages, and extra guest perks such as mid-stay towel exchanges and additional access to items you may have forgotten along the way! Book online here!

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NEW! Splash’s Bar & Grill

Come visit us and make a splash at Massanutten’s new seafood restaurant! Enjoy an experience featuring food from the East Coast to the Shenandoah Valley on a culinary adventure your taste buds will never forget. Dine on our selection of oysters and other fresh victuals provided by the sea. From raw bar to fresh fish, come join us for a unique experience at this restaurant located at the Massanutten WaterPark. Dine in & take out available!

View hours & the full menu here!

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Now Available - Western Slope Shuttle!

Want to experience the Western Slope trails without as much climbing? Check out our new Western Slope shuttle service!

Saturday & Sunday | 10 am - 4 pm (weather dependent). *Bonus days will be added when and if we can!

  • $50 All-Day Pass | Unlimited shuttle rides
  • $10 A La Carte | Per shuttle ride

Reservations are required | We can possibly accommodate on other days. Call to inquire.

Tickets can be purchased for a full day of riding or a single trip up the hill. Reservations are required. To book please call the Bike Shop @ 540.289.4957 or use the below booking widget.

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A Look at Spring 2023

Breathe in the fresh mountain air this spring at Massanutten Mountain! With all your favorite warm-weather activities returning, and new adventures waiting - the mountain is yours to explore! Join us as we celebrate the opening of our newest dining experience at the WaterPark, "Splash's Bar and Grill," bring your favorite four-legged canine and take on one of our hiking trails, and don't forget to stop by the Spa for new services such as hydra facials, PureWave Deep Tissue massage add on, and sleep therapy massages!

If you have an upcoming visit, please visit our Spring page here.

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NEW! Escape Dinner

It’s the 1920s in Chicago and prohibition is in full swing. Secret mob controlled speakeasies are popping up all across the city in order to keep the public happy while using these establishments as a way to launder more and more cash. Supply lines are being cut and the police have begun to crack down, causing the mob to resort to more aggressive measures in order to keep their operation safe.You find yourself at The Bonfire Club, on an unassuming night when a mysterious piece of information comes across your table while enjoying your meal. The series of events which follow could be your last if you’re not careful.


Tuesdays
Join us for a four course meal and interactive experience!
Seating at 6 pm | Dinner at 6:30 pm | At the Massanutten Conference Center
$80 (tax & gratuity not included) | Ages: 21+ only

Reservations are required. Book online or call for reservations @ 540.289.4978.

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March Menu
Course 1: Tea Sandwiches
Course 2: Cream of Potato Soup
Course 3: Baked Pork Chops with Peach Bourbon Glaze
Course 4: Devil’s Food Cake with Chocolate Icing

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Perfect Break is now open!

Perfect Break is our NEW cutting edge entertainment facility at Massanutten Resort. Featuring two Topgolf Swing Suites, 12 game up e-sports computers, plus food and beverage options, there is something for everyone!

View hours, rates, and book online here!

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New Services at the Spa

Check out the new services at the Spa at Massanutten such as Hydrafacials, Sleep Therapy Massages, Mineral Magnesium Massages, PureWave Deep Tissue Massanutten Enhancement Add-ons, and more!

HydraFacials are your new aesthetic go-to this season! This service works wonders on all skin types, whether you're dealing with acne, starting to get those lines of wisdom on your skin, or even if you simply need a refresh. Effects last up to 4 weeks!

Learn more here!

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Resort App

Resort App

Experience everything Massanutten has to offer using the official Massanutten Resort app. With the new app, you can:

  • Navigate from check-in to your room/condo
  • Book activities
  • Receive app only discounts
  • Personalized vacation itineraries
  • Navigate the resort using our interactive map
  • Check the weather & ski conditions
  • Stay up to date with resort news & alerts

To download the app, please visit the Google Play Store or App store on your smartphone or tablet. To learn more about the app and walk through how to use all the features of the new app, watch our video here! For app navigation info and an icon key, please click here.


Past Issues of the Resort Planner

Summer 2019 My GuideFall 2019 My GuideWinter 2019-20 Resort PlannerResort Planner Spring 2020

History & Mission Statement

History & Mission Statement

Massanutten Resort Employee Owned Logo

Mission Statement - To provide remarkable experiences in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Vision Statement - To be the premier resort destination in the mid-Atlantic.

Our Core Values
Take care of our guests
Take care of our property
Take care of our team
Take care of ourselves


Massanutten History

In 1968, John L. Hopkins, II, sat at a table in rural McGaheysville, in the kitchen of his great-grandfather's house. He gazed out the window that frames a spectacular view of the Massanutten Peak, and contemplated the woes of being a farmer caught in the middle of a four-year-long drought.

Three years later, May 26, 1971, the development of 5,200 acres in Massanutten, by a group of ten investors, was announced at a luncheon held at Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg. And now, forty years later, Massanutten Village is a thriving four-season resort and community of over 1,000 single family homes, 1300 timesharing units, and a multi-million dollar ski business.

There's been a lot of 'water over the dam' in that time, a lot of pieces that have fallen into place, and a few pieces that have fallen out of place, but the history of the development of Massanutten is as exciting to study as its future looks to be. Massanutten's rather undramatic beginnings from a kitchen window view are best described as a chronology with a generous amount of detail, cupfuls of facts, and a healthy dash of wonder at the enormity of the project John L. only vaguely realized in his mind's eye that day at his window.

Let's take a look back at the history of the resort:

In the cities, during the 1800's, where it was crowded and dusty, there were poorly maintained water sources and waste management. This led to disease and caused the city dwellers to look to the valley for respite. Gerard T. Hopkins saw an opportunity in sharing the valley and built a health resort, Rockingham Springs, just below the peak. His great-grandson revived the philosophy over 100 years later and built a new resort...Massanutten.

When Rockingham Springs was opened in 1875, it was advertised heavily in Baltimore, Washington and Richmond through a brochure describing its 'restful delights' and a complete chemical analysis of the spring waters attesting to the 'restorative powers' found in five natural springs. These advertisements helped develop Rockingham Springs into becoming a 'wonderful second home community' for families to spend their summers.

The resort featured a hotel in one building and a few smaller buildings for longer-term guests with an occupancy of about 100. There was also a bath house, laundry house, ice house, and a stable. Guests arrived in Harrisonburg by train and were brought to the resort by horse and carriage. Meals were scheduled and the food served was from G.T.'s Cave Hill Farm. There was no liquor allowed. Religious services were held every Sunday.

Some of the entertainment for guests to enjoy included jousting, a band hired on a regular basis, croquet, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and nature hikes. Most guests came for the main attraction which was the Springs water.

When the popularity of the health resort waned, Rockingham Springs Resort fell into disrepair and was closed in 1915. After the demise of the resort, the hotel was disassembled and all but about 300 acres of the land was gradually sold. J.L. Hopkins, G.T.'s great-grandson, had the idea to reopen the resort in 1968. There was a need for state parks at the time, but Massanutten was looked over because of the disinterest in winter sports. At this time, John Grattan, trustee for the Roller Estate, decided to sell about 2,100 acres of land. This land included the Kettle and the Peak of Massanutten. He bought the land with the help of a silent partner for $155 an acre, or a total of $325,000.

From 1968 to 1971, J.L worked to sell the development idea to other friends for investment purposes. He also worked to gather information and scout out property. Most people thought the newly acquired Kettle and Peak land tracts were part of the George Washington National Forest and not privately owned. J.L. also sought out investors who saw the potential in the development of Massanutten and took out an option for a KOA campground franchise. MRH, Inc. was formed as the investors were brought together. Over the next three years, over 100 signatures were obtained on right-of-ways, leases and deeds (one deed was sent to Vietnam and another required 31 signatures). MRH, Inc. paid just over $1.5 million for a total of 5,339 acres of land, or about $288 per acre. Phoenix, Arizona based Del E. Webb Corp. was approached to see if they would have interest in the development project in 1971 because of their 'planned community' development experience.

On May 26, 1971 a press conference was held at Spotswood Country Club to announce the joint venture in the development of a new resort to be called Massanutten, covering 5,300 acres and projecting $50 million in developer sales. MRH, Inc. changed their name to Massanutten, Inc. and formed a joint venture with Webb Corp. known as Massanutten Development Company. Much of the uproar resulting from the announcement of the project came from environmentalists. There were also to be problems with zoning codes as well as citizens worried about traffic, schools, and other concerns.

By October 1, 1971, the sales office for the Massanutten property was opened on Route 646 (now a private residence). By the summer of 1972, there were six slopes cleared and a 650 car, multi level parking area completed. Work had begun on paving the road to the upcoming ski area. In 1973 the final touches were put on the outdoor swimming pool and two tennis courts in the Rockwood Park area of the Kettle. The ski area was finally opened on February 10, 1973 after five nights of snowmaking.

In 1977, the project was sold to Dale Stancil, J.R. Costin, Henry Clark and Stephen Bradshaw. The new owners were known as Massanutten Village, Inc. The partners decided in 1978 to begin a timeshare, or interval ownership, program to be called Mountainside Villas.

Though Massanutten went bankrupt at one point, Great Eastern Resort Associates came to the rescue. This was a partnership formed in August 1984 by C. Dice Hammer and Jim Lambert. In November they decided to form Great Eastern Resort Corp. to be primarily involved in the acquisition, development and financing of Massanutten. Union National Bank accepted the development group's offer of $3 million, and upon confirmation of the sale of Massanutten, Great Eastern began the construction projects to which they had committed in the bankruptcy settlement as well as other projects to take care of the years of property neglect.

Reprinted from 'Twenty Years of History...Massanutten and More' by June M. Brinkman.

Military Discounts

Military Discounts

THANK YOU! Massanutten Resort would like to let all active and retired military know just how much we appreciate their service. We’d be honored to have you join us on an adventure that you and your family will remember forever. Currently, we’re offering the following discounts for active, inactive, and retired military:

Lodging
Golf
Massanutten Indoor/Outdoor WaterPark
  • 20% OFF All-Day General Admission. To purchase a military ticket online, select the military admission product. Upon arrival to the park, you will be asked to show military identification to use your ticket(s). View WaterPark Hours & Rates here.
Ski/Snowboard Lift Tickets
The Rink
The Spa
  • 10% off all spa services for all active military, non-active military and veterans. Offer cannot be combined with any other specials, promotions, and/or discounts.
  • 10% off all retail items for all active military, non-active military and veterans. Offer excludes sale and discounted merchandise.
Retail
  • 10% off regular priced merchandise with a valid military ID. Offer excludes grocery items, GoPro items, beer & wine. Offer cannot be combined with any other specials, promotions, and/or discounts. This discount is offered at the General Store and The Market only.
Festivals

Military identification must be presented at time of redemption to receive discounted rate. Accepted forms of identification include Military IDs, Veterans IDs, and DD forms. If discount includes dependents, each person over the age of 11 must have their own valid Military ID or dependent card to receive the discount. Military member must be there at time of redemption. Not to be combined with any other offer.

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