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Big Bear Ski Resort vs Camelback Resort

Camelback Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Big Bear Ski Resort leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Big Bear Ski Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Big Bear Ski Resort

37" average season

Best Terrain
Camelback Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Big Bear Ski Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Big Bear Ski Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Big Bear Ski Resort

Pleasant base area

Big Bear Ski Resort
Pennsylvania, United States
$$
Camelback Resort
Pennsylvania, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
6.5
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
568'
802'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
29%
41%
Trails
17
37
Lifts
6
15

Getting There

Airport
PHL
PHL
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Big Bear Ski Resort

37"

avg season

2024-25 season

36.6" total

99%

Camelback Resort

35.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

29.6" total

82%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
37"19"0"
Big Bear Ski Resort
Camelback Resort

Key Insights

Camelback Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Big Bear Ski Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Camelback Resort has greater vertical drop (802' vs 568'), offering longer runs

Best For

Big Bear Ski Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

Camelback Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing