A family ski trip from Las Vegas does not have to break the bank. These 13 budget and moderate-tier resorts within a 4-hour drive deliver genuine family skiing at a fraction of luxury prices. Each has a family score of 5.5 or higher, so you are not sacrificing quality for cost.
Top Budget Resorts (13)
Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona, USA
$0 adult day pass, 201 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
201 mi
Bear Mountain
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 161 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
161 mi
Buckhorn Ski Club
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 197 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
197 mi
Mount Waterman
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 198 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
198 mi
Snow Summit
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 162 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
162 mi
Brian Head Resort
Utah, USA
$0 adult day pass, 169 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
169 mi
Brian Head
Utah, USA
$69 adult day pass, 168 miles from the airport, true budget option, strong family scores.
$69
day pass
168 mi
China Peak
California, USA
$89 adult day pass, 235 miles from the airport, strong family scores.
$89
day pass
235 mi
Mountain High
California, USAIkon
$99 adult day pass, 186 miles from the airport.
$99
day pass
186 mi
Snow Summit
California, USAIkon
$99 adult day pass, 160 miles from the airport, strong family scores.
$99
day pass
160 mi
Big Bear Mountain Resort
California, USAIkon
$109 adult day pass, 161 miles from the airport.
$109
day pass
161 mi
Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona, USAIkon
$109 adult day pass, 200 miles from the airport.
$109
day pass
200 mi
Mammoth Mountain
California, USAIkon
$200 adult day pass, 240 miles from the airport.
$200
day pass
240 mi
Quick Comparison
| Resort | Distance | day pass | Beginner | Walkability | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Snowbowl | 201 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Bear Mountain | 161 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Buckhorn Ski Club | 197 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Mount Waterman | 198 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Snow Summit | 162 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Brian Head Resort | 169 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Brian Head | 168 mi | $69 | 8.0 | 7.0 | $69 |
| China Peak | 235 mi | $89 | 7.5 | 7.0 | $89 |
| Mountain High | 186 mi | $99 | 8.0 | 6.5 | $99 |
| Snow Summit | 160 mi | $99 | 8.0 | 6.5 | $99 |
| Big Bear Mountain Resort | 161 mi | $109 | 8.0 | 6.0 | $109 |
| Arizona Snowbowl | 200 mi | $109 | 7.0 | 6.0 | $109 |
| Mammoth Mountain | 240 mi | $200 | 7.0 | 6.0 | $200 |