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

70 runs7803 feet2 lifts

73rd

🇺🇸 Idaho

Brundage Mountain Resort

4.41 family rating (11 ratings)

55 runs11500 feet4 lifts

74th

🇺🇸 Arizona

Arizona Snowbowl

4.40 family rating (25 ratings)

121 runs12162 feet7 lifts

75th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

4.38 family rating (24 ratings)

340 runs10026 feet30 lifts

76th

🇺🇸 Utah

Park City

4.36 family rating (81 ratings)

118 runs11068 feet5 lifts

77th

🇺🇸 Utah

Alta Ski Area

4.34 family rating (71 ratings)

149 runs13150 feet11 lifts

78th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Telluride

4.32 family rating (31 ratings)

317 runs11166 feet17 lifts

79th

🇺🇸 Montana

Big Sky

4.31 family rating (60 ratings)

131 runs10450 feet11 lifts

80th

🇺🇸 Wyoming

Jackson Hole

4.30 family rating (35 ratings)

85 runs7012 feet8 lifts

81st

🇺🇸 Washington

Crystal Mountain (WA)

4.30 family rating (23 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 runs5845 feet7 lifts

82nd

🇺🇸 Washington

Stevens Pass Resort

4.30 family rating (10 ratings)

100 runs8610 feet11 lifts

83rd

🇺🇸 California

Northstar California

4.29 family rating (26 ratings)

59 runs8200 feet9 lifts

84th

🇺🇸 California

Mountain High

4.28 family rating (16 ratings)

270 runs9050 feet19 lifts

85th

🇺🇸 California

Palisades Tahoe

4.26 family rating (80 ratings)

117 runs4395 feet8 lifts

86th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Stowe Mountain

4.25 family rating (40 ratings)

38 runs6890 feet1 lifts

87th

🇺🇸 California

Mt. Shasta Ski Park

4.25 family rating (12 ratings)

95 runs4650 feet10 lifts

88th

🇺🇸 New York

Whiteface Mountain Resort (NY)

4.25 family rating (10 ratings)

93 runs9800 feet5 lifts

89th

🇺🇸 California

Kirkwood

4.20 family rating (40 ratings)

144 runs11904 feet6 lifts

90th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Wolf Creek Ski Area

4.20 family rating (15 ratings)

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