Big Rock Mountain
A ski area inside Mars Hill
About 94 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 94" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 2°. When to go ↓
Presque Isle is the nearest base
Presque Isle is 14 miles northwest, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Mars Hill.
Where to stay near Big Rock Mountain
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Mars Hill (3) and Presque Isle (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Big Rock Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill | in town | — | 3 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,398 | $164K | — |
| Presque Isle | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 8,736 | $147K | C |
| Blaine | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 706 | — | — |
| Monticello | 14 mi south | 20 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 674 | $126K | — |
| Caribou | 22 mi north | 35 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,382 | $134K | — |
| Bridgewater | 8 mi south | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 484 | $155K | — |
| Houlton | 27 mi south | 40 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 6,056 | $137K | B |
| Fort Fairfield | 18 mi north | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,309 | $161K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Big Rock Mountain
Other well-known places within 63 miles.
63 mi🌲 State parkBaxter State Park
54 mi🏞 National MonumentKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument34K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Baxter State Park: TJ aka Teej at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument: U.S. Department of the Interior, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Visiting Big Rock Mountain
Is Big Rock Mountain in Mars Hill?
Yes. It’s inside Mars Hill, ME.
What is the closest airport to Big Rock Mountain?
Presque Isle (PQI), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 233 miles.
Where should I stay near Big Rock Mountain?
Presque Isle (14 mi, 11 places to stay), Mars Hill (in town, 3 places to stay) and Monticello (14 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Mars Hill
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Mars Hill’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.