A family ski trip from San Francisco does not have to break the bank. These 19 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 (19)
Boreal Mountain Resort
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 161 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
161 mi
Donner Ski Ranch
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 161 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
161 mi
Kingvale
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 157 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
157 mi
Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 150 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
150 mi
Soda Springs
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 159 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
159 mi
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, 166 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
166 mi
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Nevada, USA
$0 adult day pass, 179 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
179 mi
Sky Tavern
Nevada, USA
$0 adult day pass, 180 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
180 mi
Soda Springs
California, USAIkon
$59 adult day pass, 159 miles from the airport, true budget option, strong family scores.
$59
day pass
159 mi
Boreal
California, USAIkon
$89 adult day pass, 161 miles from the airport, true budget option, strong family scores.
$89
day pass
161 mi
China Peak
California, USA
$89 adult day pass, 179 miles from the airport, strong family scores.
$89
day pass
179 mi
Dodge Ridge
California, USA
$99 adult day pass, 138 miles from the airport, strong family scores.
$99
day pass
138 mi
June Mountain
California, USAIkon
$99 adult day pass, 180 miles from the airport, strong family scores.
$99
day pass
180 mi
Homewood
California, USA
$109 adult day pass, 157 miles from the airport.
$109
day pass
157 mi
Bear Valley
California, USAIkon
$109 adult day pass, 140 miles from the airport, strong family scores.
$109
day pass
140 mi
Mt Rose Ski Tahoe
Nevada, USAIkon
$139 adult day pass, 179 miles from the airport.
$139
day pass
179 mi
Diamond Peak
California, USA
$139 adult day pass, 174 miles from the airport, strong family scores.
$139
day pass
174 mi
Sierra-at-Tahoe
California, USAIkon
$149 adult day pass, 149 miles from the airport.
$149
day pass
149 mi
Mammoth Mountain
California, USAIkon
$200 adult day pass, 183 miles from the airport.
$200
day pass
183 mi
Quick Comparison
| Resort | Distance | day pass | Beginner | Walkability | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boreal Mountain Resort | 161 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Donner Ski Ranch | 161 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Kingvale | 157 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort | 150 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Soda Springs | 159 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area | 166 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 179 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Sky Tavern | 180 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Soda Springs | 159 mi | $59 | 9.5 | 8.0 | $59 |
| Boreal | 161 mi | $89 | 8.0 | 7.5 | $89 |
| China Peak | 179 mi | $89 | 7.5 | 7.0 | $89 |
| Dodge Ridge | 138 mi | $99 | 8.0 | 7.0 | $99 |
| June Mountain | 180 mi | $99 | 7.5 | 7.0 | $99 |
| Homewood | 157 mi | $109 | 7.5 | 6.0 | $109 |
| Bear Valley | 140 mi | $109 | 7.5 | 7.5 | $109 |
| Mt Rose Ski Tahoe | 179 mi | $139 | 6.5 | 6.0 | $139 |
| Diamond Peak | 174 mi | $139 | 9.0 | 6.5 | $139 |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 149 mi | $149 | 8.0 | 6.5 | $149 |
| Mammoth Mountain | 183 mi | $200 | 7.0 | 6.0 | $200 |
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