Conveniently located near historic Galena and a short drive from suburban Chicago, our year-round resort is nestled in the hills overlooking the majestic Upper Mississippi River valley. With over 220 rolling acres and a 475-foot vertical drop, Chestnut Mountain Resort is home to 19 ski and snowboard trails serviced by 9 ski lifts, and Farside Terrain Park, a 7-acre terrain featuring over 25 rails and features.

Come to ski, bike and board, and plan to stay. With over 100 rooms offering scenic views, a stay at Chestnut Mountain includes the use of the indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi.

With on-site dining, your après-adventure experience is just steps away. Relax and enjoy contemporary cuisine and cocktails at The Summit. With 11 TVs and a variety of craft beer and wine, The Summit provides the perfect place to take in the game and casually catch up with friends. During ski & snowboard season The Mountain Top Cafe is the perfect spot to grab a quick bite to eat before getting back to the action.

Making Rememberable Experiences on the Slopes

Imagine carving through a blanket of white, leading your family and friends down the pristine terrain on one of Chestnut Mountain Resort's 19 ski slopes and snowboard trails. Revel in the excitement as you navigate the 475-foot vertical drop, racing through 3,500 feet of runs, from beginner to expert. 

Winters at Chestnut Mountain Resort are unforgettable for guests of all ages and skill levels. From Thanksgiving Day through St. Patrick’s Day, guests can ski and board the seven-acre Farside Terrain Park, the largest of its kind in the Midwest.

Chestnut offers comfort and convenience with a complete line of ski and snowboard rentals, lift options from triple chair to quad chair, one conveyor, and a number of ticket and pass options.

A Few Facts

• Rated one of the Midwest’s top-10 ski resorts by Ski Magazine
• Beginner: 26%, Intermediate: 47%, Advanced: 21%, Freestyle: 6%
• Lift Capacity: over 10,000 skiers per hour
• Average Base Depth: 25-62 inches
• Longest Descent: 3,500 feet
• The seven-acre Farside Terrain Park has over 25 rails and features
• Over 220 acres of mountain terrain

More than a Winter Wonderland

Chestnut Mountain Resort is a year-round adventure destination with an array of activities available on the mountain during the summer season. Take a thrill ride down the Alpine Slide, hop aboard a cruise on the mighty Mississippi River, pump up your adrenaline on the Farside Gravity Mountain Bike Park and Soaring Eagle zip line, or glide through the scenic river valley hills on a Segway tour. Enjoy a family bike ride through the area’s scenic natural beauty, put your putter to the test on our 18-hole mini golf course, or let the Frisbees fly on our 9-hole disc golf course. Whatever your interests and abilities, there’s something for everyone on the mountain at Chestnut Mountain Resort during the summer.

Chestnut Mountain Resort provides the amenities you expect in a premier resort destination with a Midwestern small-town charm that will make you feel at home.