Best skiing near Kings Beach
13 ski resorts · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best skiing near Kings Beach, 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 13 of 13 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Squaw Valley
Off-season
868 m Vertical4000 Acres170 Runs34 Lifts
13.2 mi away
75°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 21 mph — upper lifts may hold· 75°F — wet, slushy snow
Squaw Valley ski resort in the United States offers over 3,600 acres of skiable terrain, including some of the best trails in North America. The resort's longest trail, Mountain…
Why 92: resort size & terrain
92Elite
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#2
Heavenly Ski Resort
Off-season
1075 m Vertical4800 Acres95 Runs30 Lifts
22.5 mi away
72°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 72°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Heavenly Ski Resort in Nevada boasts breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and offers over 4,800 skiable acres. Advanced skiers will love the challenge of the double black diamond…
Why 90: resort size & terrain
90Elite
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#3
Northstar
Off-season
695 m Vertical2904 Acres89 Runs18 Lifts
5.6 mi away
82°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 82°F — wet, slushy snow
Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe, California offers over 100 trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The resort boasts some of the best groomed runs in the area, with…
Why 64: resort size & terrain
64Solid
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#4
Kirkwood
Off-season
610 m Vertical2300 Acres65 Runs14 Lifts
40.1 mi away
67°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 7 mph· 67°F — wet, slushy snow
Kirkwood ski resort, located in California, is known for its high elevation and extensive terrain. The resort boasts 86 runs, with the best trails being Cornice Express, Sentinel…
Why 52: resort size & terrain
52Solid
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#5
Sierra at Tahoe
Off-season
674 m Vertical2000 Acres46 Runs12 Lifts
31.9 mi away
63°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 20 mph — upper lifts may hold· 63°F — wet, slushy snow
Sierra at Tahoe ski resort is located in California, United States, and offers 2,000 acres of skiing terrain with over 200 inches of annual snowfall. The resort features 46…
Why 48: resort size & terrain
48Rated
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#6
Sugar Bowl Resort
Off-season
457 m Vertical1500 Acres84 Runs12 Lifts
16.9 mi away
82°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 82°F — wet, slushy snow
Sugar Bowl Resort is located in California, United States. The ski resort boasts over 1,500 acres of skiable terrain that offers a mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert…
Why 42: resort size & terrain
42Rated
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#7
Homewood Mountain Resort
Off-season
503 m Vertical1260 Acres60 Runs7 Lifts
14.6 mi away
74°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 20 mph — upper lifts may hold· 74°F — wet, slushy snow
Homewood Mountain Resort in the United States is a family-friendly ski resort located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. With over 1,260 acres of skiable terrain, Homewood has…
Why 36: resort size & terrain
36Rated
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#8
Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Off-season
579 m Vertical1280 Acres67 Runs10 Lifts
52.8 mi away
1″ base
73°F
· Very thin · 1" — early-season cover· Calm · 7 mph· 73°F — wet, slushy snow
Bear Valley Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It boasts a diverse range of terrain across 1,680 skiable acres and is…
Why 41: resort size & terrain
41Rated
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#9
Donner Ski Ranch
Off-season
229 m Vertical505 Acres52 Runs6 Lifts
17.5 mi away
1″ new
2″ base
78°F
· Very thin · 2" — early-season cover· Calm · 7 mph· 78°F — wet, slushy snow
Donner Ski Ranch is a ski resort located in California, United States. The resort offers 500 acres of ski terrain with 52 trails, featuring a mix of beginner, intermediate and…
Why 20: resort size & terrain
20Rated
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#10
Boreal Mountain Resort
Off-season
152 m Vertical380 Acres41 Runs10 Lifts
18.3 mi away
1″ new
2″ base
78°F
· Very thin · 2" — early-season cover· Calm · 7 mph· 78°F — wet, slushy snow
Boreal Mountain Resort is a popular ski resort in the United States located in California's Sierra Nevada range. The resort boasts a range of trails suitable for all levels of…
Why 18: resort size & terrain
18Rated
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#11
Tahoe Donner
Off-season
183 m Vertical120 Acres14 Runs5 Lifts
14.5 mi away
1″ new
2″ base
78°F
· Very thin · 2" — early-season cover· Calm · 7 mph· 78°F — wet, slushy snow
Tahoe Donner Ski Resort is located in Truckee, California and offers a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The best trails are considered to be Eagle's…
Why 11: resort size & terrain
11Rated
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#12
Soda Springs
Off-season
191 m Vertical200 Acres16 Runs2 Lifts
19.8 mi away
1″ new
2″ base
78°F
· Very thin · 2" — early-season cover· Calm · 7 mph· 78°F — wet, slushy snow
Soda Springs Ski Resort in California offers a unique skiing experience with its tubing lanes, snow play areas, and beginner-friendly terrain. Its best trails include the easy…
Why 10: resort size & terrain
10Rated
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#13
Granlibakken Ski Resort
Off-season
92 m Vertical10 Acres1 Runs2 Lifts
9.9 mi away
74°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 20 mph — upper lifts may hold· 74°F — wet, slushy snow
Granlibakken Ski Resort is a small, family-friendly ski resort located in Tahoe City, California. The resort boasts 10 ski runs suitable for all levels of skiers, with the…
Why 4: resort size & terrain
4Rated
Skiing near Kings Beach
The Kings Beach area has 16 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Heavenly Ski Resort (4,800 acres), and Heavenly Ski Resort has the most vertical (1,075 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 Kings Beach
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.