364,274 resort ratings from real skiers

The Best Ski Resorts for Families in USA

Updated August 2026

Planning a family ski trip can be daunting, but our community of skiers and snowboarders has done the hard work for you. This ranking showcases the most family-friendly resorts across the USA, based entirely on authentic feedback from Snomad users who've hit the slopes with their little ones in tow. We've filtered out resorts with insufficient ratings to ensure you're getting reliable insights about everything from beginner-friendly terrain to childcare facilities. Been skiing with your family recently? Share your experience and help other parents by leaving a review.

Looking for more ways to plan your perfect family ski holiday? Check out our other USA resort rankings for Beginners, Ski School Quality, and Value for Money to complete your research.

League Table

60 runs2250 feet11 lifts

19th

🇺🇸 New York

Holiday Valley

4.77 family rating (47 ratings)

48 runs7700 feet5 lifts

20th

🇺🇸 Idaho

Tamarack Resort

4.77 family rating (11 ratings)

150 runs11440 feet14 lifts

21st

🇺🇸 Colorado

Beaver Creek

4.74 family rating (58 ratings)

89 runs7582 feet7 lifts

22nd

🇺🇸 Idaho

Bogus Basin

4.73 family rating (45 ratings)

176 runs10568 feet13 lifts

23rd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Steamboat

4.72 family rating (53 ratings)

67 runs11952 feet5 lifts

24th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Monarch Mountain

4.72 family rating (18 ratings)

95 runs9920 feet5 lifts

25th

🇺🇸 Wyoming

Grand Targhee Resort

4.71 family rating (29 ratings)

47 runs8852 feet8 lifts

26th

🇺🇸 California

Sierra-at-Tahoe

4.71 family rating (19 ratings)

169 runs12060 feet16 lifts

27th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Winter Park

4.70 family rating (95 ratings)

Featured Resorts

🇫🇷 France

Saint Sorlin d'Arves

4.10 (10 ratings)

🇮🇹 Italy

Alagna Valsesia - Monterosa Ski

4.68 (11 ratings)

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Revelstoke

4.58 (191 ratings)

🇫🇷 France

La Plagne

4.32 (529 ratings)

51 runs6600 feet4 lifts

28th

🇺🇸 Idaho

Kelly Canyon Ski Area

4.70 family rating (15 ratings)

65 runs3865 feet12 lifts

29th

🇺🇸 Washington

The Summit at Snoqualmie

4.70 family rating (10 ratings)

72 runs8250 feet5 lifts

30th

🇺🇸 Utah

Sundance

4.69 family rating (32 ratings)

81 runs10677 feet5 lifts

31st

🇺🇸 New Mexico

Angel Fire Resort

4.69 family rating (13 ratings)

111 runs4083 feet11 lifts

32nd

🇺🇸 Vermont

Sugarbush

4.68 family rating (25 ratings)

110 runs12481 feet6 lifts

33rd

🇺🇸 New Mexico

Taos Ski Valley

4.68 family rating (19 ratings)

17 runs5506 feet6 lifts

34th

🇺🇸 North Carolina

Beech Mountain Resort

4.67 family rating (12 ratings)

56 runs8500 feet6 lifts

35th

🇺🇸 California

Bear Valley

4.66 family rating (22 ratings)

141 runs12408 feet13 lifts

36th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Keystone

4.61 family rating (89 ratings)

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