Best skiing near Joshua Tree

3 ski resorts · 3 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best skiing near Joshua Tree, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 3 of 3 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
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Bear Mountain Resort
#1 Bear Mountain Resort Off-season
508 m Vertical748 Acres34 Runs12 Lifts
32.9 mi away
100°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 9 mph· 100°F — wet, slushy snow
Bear Mountain Resort is a popular ski destination located in Southern California. With 34 trails, it offers a variety of options for skiers of all levels. The best trails for…
Why 32: resort size & terrain
32Rated
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Snow Summit Mountain Resort
#2 Snow Summit Mountain Resort Off-season
365 m Vertical240 Acres31 Runs14 Lifts
34.7 mi away
100°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 9 mph· 100°F — wet, slushy snow
Snow Summit Mountain Resort is a renowned ski resort located in California, United States. With over 240 acres of skiable terrain, it is a popular destination for winter sports…
Why 24: resort size & terrain
24Rated
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Snow Valley Ski Resort
#3 Snow Valley Ski Resort Off-season
317 m Vertical240 Acres35 Runs12 Lifts
42.8 mi away
77°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 25 mph — upper lifts may hold· 77°F — wet, slushy snow
Snow Valley Ski Resort is a ski resort in the United States that offers a variety of trails for all levels of skiers. Some of the best trails include Big Easy, which is perfect…
Why 22: resort size & terrain
22Rated

Skiing near Joshua Tree

The Joshua Tree area has 5 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Bear Mountain Resort (748 acres), and Bear Mountain Resort has the most vertical (508 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.

How we rank the best skiing near Joshua Tree

How are these ski resorts ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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