ROSCOE MOUNTAIN CLUB
A Year-Round Catskills Retreat
It may be true that the old Borscht Belt resorts have long since been shuttered, but the Catskills are very much alive. And there are still many great places to enjoy the natural beauty and peaceful environment this region has to offer. One resort that stands out is Roscoe Mountain Club (RMC).
Formerly The Tennanah Lake Golf and Tennis Club, the resort has a history rooted in the Catskills region. Established in 1926, it’s the oldest golf course in Sullivan County.
GREAT VIEWS – GREAT GOLF
RMC offers 1,000 pristine acres, a 60-mile view of the Catskill Mountains, glorious sunsets, and a long list of activities. Tops on that list is the 18-hole, par 71 championship golf course. The RMC course offers gorgeous mountain scenery and was recognized in 2024 as one of “America’s 25 Friendliest Public Golf Courses” by Golfers’ Choice. Between the reasonable greens fees and great views, RMC is a great choice when planning your golf outing. Check the RMC website for their Stay & Play Packages.
TROUT TOWN USA
Another popular activity at RMC, and in the town of Roscoe, is fishing. As a matter of fact, Roscoe, NY has been known as “Trout Town USA” for decades – both here and overseas. Five of America’s top trout streams and numbers of reservoirs and lakes are located within a short distance. Trout fishermen’s grand slam - brook, brown and rainbow trout – are the prime target for anglers.
Roscoe Mountain Club boasts one of the most pristine bass fishing lakes in the Catskills. Their private 40-acre lake offers some of the best largemouth bass and yellow perch fishing around. The resort itself offers Full Day, Half Day and Introductory/Youth fishing trips and a variety of Fish & Stay Packages. One package, the Drive & Fly, offers it all – room, dinner, guided Fly-Fishing Trip and 18 holes of golf.
A number of other recreational activities keep guests going all day. Serious pickleball players will love RMC’s six immaculately maintained courts. How about a private pickleball party? Reserve a court or two and include a cocktail bar, light food, and servers. Winter brings opportunities to enjoy RMC’s 1000 acres with snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice skating on the refrigerated rink. RMC offers a variety of free skate sessions as well as adult and youth hockey options.
A number of other recreational activities keep guests going all day. Serious pickleball players will love RMC’s six immaculately maintained courts. How about a private pickleball party? Reserve a court or two and include a cocktail bar, light food, and servers. Winter brings opportunities to enjoy RMC’s 1000 acres with snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice skating on the refrigerated rink. RMC offers a variety of free skate sessions as well as adult and youth hockey options.
Families and groups will have a great time gathering at The Lounge located in the beautiful, rustic-designed Barn. Play cards, foosball, ping pong, darts, poker, or watch a game on one of the large-screen TV’s. An outdoor patio area has a fire pit, lawn games, and plenty of seating to enjoy those wonderful Catskills views as well!
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations at Roscoe Mountain Club work well for couples, families, and groups. The 24 rooms of the newly renovated inn feature an exterior balcony overlooking the golf course with great sunset views, Keurig coffee maker, and a minifridge. RMC’s 2- and 3-bedroom Townhomes are set on a hillside overlooking the lake and feature full kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, gas fireplaces, and exterior porches. And they are walking distance to the lake’s boat house. Larger families or small groups will love the Frankel House with 5 bedrooms or the 6-bedroom Burt’s Lodge. Both of these fully equipped homes will take your Catskills getaway to a whole other level.
DINING AT 1907
Dining at RMC is a treat – that’s because The 1907, the resort’s restaurant and grille, has a great menu, wonderful cocktails, a cozy fireplace setting, and a dining deck with those killer golf course views. Weekly night specials include Wing Night, Trivia Night, Friday Fish Fry, Prime Rib Saturdays, and Sunday Brunch. Live music is on tap some nights on a varying schedule. The name, 1907, is a nod to the year the Tennanah Lake Farmhouse opened its doors to travelers looking to escape New York City.
Be sure to visit Roscoe Mountain Club’s sister property, Roscoe Beer Company. The former firehouse turned brewery has been completely transformed from the initial 400-square foot tasting room to a sprawling 1,600-square foot tasting room, brewery, gift shop and beer garden. Open year-round, the brewery has live music on weekends and a pub menu with perfect accompaniments for their well-crafted brews. The beer garden, with its fire pits and lawn games, draws a crowd on those pleasant Catskills days.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Hopefully you find time to explore the area around Roscoe, as there are many things to see and do. As mentioned previously, the area boasts world-class trout fishing. A number of top rate fly stores offer hand-tied flies, expert instruction, and guided trips. Fly enthusiasts will want to visit the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, situated on the banks of the famed Willowemoc Creek.
Music lovers will want to check the concert schedule at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, about a 30-minute drive from RMC. A visit to the Museum at Bethel Woods re-creates the nostalgic 1969 Woodstock experience. How about a night at the theater? The Forestburgh Playhouse has been entertaining Sullivan Catskills audiences since 1947.
From enjoying the great outdoors on a canoe or kayak trip on the scenic Delaware River in the summer or ski Holiday Mountain in the winter, this resort and region has it all. With one thousand majestic acres and a year-round woodland resort, just two hours from Manhattan – What are you waiting for.
To learn more, please visit roscoemountainclub.com
