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

105 runs8383 feet9 lifts

37th

🇺🇸 California

Sugar Bowl Resort

4.61 family rating (14 ratings)

73 runs3050 feet10 lifts

38th

🇺🇸 New Hampshire

Loon Mountain

4.61 family rating (14 ratings)

81 runs3968 feet6 lifts

39th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Jay Peak

4.60 family rating (52 ratings)

33 runs9663 feet3 lifts

40th

🇺🇸 Wyoming

Snowy Range Ski & Recreation Area

4.60 family rating (10 ratings)

68 runs2350 feet3 lifts

41st

🇺🇸 New Hampshire

Attitash

4.60 family rating (10 ratings)

151 runs12313 feet11 lifts

42nd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Copper Mountain

4.59 family rating (112 ratings)

127 runs3344 feet10 lifts

43rd

🇺🇸 Vermont

Okemo Mountain Resort

4.59 family rating (17 ratings)

38 runs1530 feet16 lifts

44th

🇺🇸 Minnesota

Afton Alps

4.58 family rating (20 ratings)

61 runs10600 feet6 lifts

45th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Eldora Mountain Resort

4.56 family rating (31 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)

154 runs9422 feet5 lifts

46th

🇺🇸 Utah

Powder Mountain

4.56 family rating (18 ratings)

99 runs3875 feet9 lifts

47th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Stratton Mountain

4.56 family rating (16 ratings)

120 runs9150 feet12 lifts

48th

🇺🇸 Idaho

Sun Valley

4.55 family rating (19 ratings)

186 runs12998 feet19 lifts

49th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Breckenridge

4.54 family rating (149 ratings)

88 runs5774 feet6 lifts

50th

🇺🇸 Washington

49 Degrees North

4.54 family rating (13 ratings)

170 runs4237 feet11 lifts

51st

🇺🇸 Maine

Sugarloaf

4.53 family rating (19 ratings)

9 runs4000 feet3 lifts

52nd

🇺🇸 North Carolina

Appalachian Ski Mountain

4.53 family rating (17 ratings)

275 runs11570 feet21 lifts

53rd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Vail

4.52 family rating (91 ratings)

366 runs12510 feet29 lifts

54th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Aspen Snowmass

4.52 family rating (83 ratings)

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