351,166 resort ratings from real skiers

The Best Ski Resorts for Families in USA

Updated March 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

55th

🇺🇸 Utah

Deer Valley Resort

4.51 family rating (38 ratings)

56th

🇺🇸 Idaho

Schweitzer

4.50 family rating (21 ratings)

57th

🇺🇸 Alaska

Alyeska Resort

4.50 family rating (19 ratings)

58th

🇺🇸 California

Snow Summit

4.50 family rating (17 ratings)

59th

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Seven Springs

4.50 family rating (16 ratings)

60th

🇺🇸 Oregon

Mt. Hood Meadows

4.50 family rating (12 ratings)

61st

🇺🇸 Vermont

Mad River Glen

4.50 family rating (11 ratings)

62nd

🇺🇸 California

Mammoth Mountain

4.49 family rating (126 ratings)

63rd

🇺🇸 Utah

Snowbasin

4.49 family rating (54 ratings)

Featured Resorts

🇫🇷 France

Saint Sorlin d'Arves

4.06 (9 ratings)

🇮🇹 Italy

Alagna Valsesia - Monterosa Ski

4.68 (11 ratings)

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Revelstoke

4.59 (186 ratings)

🇫🇷 France

La Plagne

4.31 (497 ratings)

64th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Killington Resort

4.48 family rating (64 ratings)

65th

🇺🇸 California

Bear Mountain

4.48 family rating (50 ratings)

66th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Mount Snow

4.46 family rating (23 ratings)

67th

🇺🇸 California / Nevada

Heavenly

4.44 family rating (86 ratings)

68th

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Blue Mountain Resort

4.43 family rating (105 ratings)

69th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Wolf Creek Ski Area

4.43 family rating (14 ratings)

70th

🇺🇸 California

Boreal Mountain Resort

4.43 family rating (14 ratings)

71st

🇺🇸 Idaho/Montana

Lookout Pass Ski Area

4.42 family rating (12 ratings)

72nd

🇺🇸 Utah

Brighton Resort

4.41 family rating (75 ratings)

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