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

103 runs9570 feet16 lifts

55th

🇺🇸 Utah

Deer Valley Resort

4.51 family rating (38 ratings)

92 runs6400 feet6 lifts

56th

🇺🇸 Idaho

Schweitzer

4.50 family rating (21 ratings)

76 runs3939 feet5 lifts

57th

🇺🇸 Alaska

Alyeska Resort

4.50 family rating (19 ratings)

33 runs7841 feet6 lifts

58th

🇺🇸 California

Snow Summit

4.50 family rating (17 ratings)

42 runs2994 feet5 lifts

59th

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Seven Springs

4.50 family rating (16 ratings)

87 runs7300 feet11 lifts

60th

🇺🇸 Oregon

Mt. Hood Meadows

4.50 family rating (12 ratings)

60 runs3637 feet3 lifts

61st

🇺🇸 Vermont

Mad River Glen

4.50 family rating (11 ratings)

173 runs11053 feet19 lifts

62nd

🇺🇸 California

Mammoth Mountain

4.49 family rating (126 ratings)

118 runs9350 feet6 lifts

63rd

🇺🇸 Utah

Snowbasin

4.49 family rating (54 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)

27 runs8805 feet6 lifts

64th

🇺🇸 California

Bear Mountain

4.48 family rating (50 ratings)

87 runs3600 feet9 lifts

65th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Mount Snow

4.46 family rating (23 ratings)

53 runs6150 feet3 lifts

66th

🇺🇸 Idaho/Montana

Lookout Pass Ski Area

4.46 family rating (13 ratings)

40 runs1600 feet6 lifts

67th

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Blue Mountain Resort

4.44 family rating (107 ratings)

113 runs10067 feet14 lifts

68th

🇺🇸 California / Nevada

Heavenly

4.44 family rating (87 ratings)

34 runs7700 feet3 lifts

69th

🇺🇸 California

Boreal Mountain Resort

4.43 family rating (14 ratings)

155 runs4241 feet14 lifts

70th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Killington Resort

4.42 family rating (66 ratings)

65 runs10500 feet5 lifts

71st

🇺🇸 Utah

Brighton Resort

4.41 family rating (75 ratings)

105 runs8700 feet2 lifts

72nd

🇺🇸 Montana

Bridger Bowl

4.41 family rating (22 ratings)

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