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Ski Resorts Near Reno and Lake Tahoe: 13 Ski Areas by Distance
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
The closest ski areas to Reno and Lake Tahoe are Mount Rose Ski Tahoe (22 km), Northstar at Tahoe Resort (41 km) and Sugar Bowl Resort (53 km), measured in a straight line from Reno Tahoe airport (RNO); road distances are longer. The biggest within 250 km is Mammoth Mountain, with about 86 km of mapped runs.
- 1Mount Rose Ski Tahoe · 22 km
- 2Northstar at Tahoe Resort · 41 km
- 3Sugar Bowl Resort · 53 km
- 4Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley · 53 km
- 5Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows · 56 km
| Resort | Region | Distance (straight line) | Top elevation | Mapped runs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | Nevada | 22 km | 2,915 m (9,564 ft) | 24 km | source |
| Northstar at Tahoe Resort | California | 41 km | 2,625 m (8,612 ft) | 83 km | source |
| Sugar Bowl Resort | California | 53 km | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | 71 km | source |
| Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley | California | 53 km | 2,664 m (8,740 ft) | 67 km | source |
| Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows | California | 56 km | 2,589 m (8,494 ft) | 38 km | source |
| Homewood Ski Area | California | 58 km | 2,403 m (7,884 ft) | 35 km | source |
| Heavenly Mountain Resort | Nevada | 64 km | 3,052 m (10,013 ft) | 85 km | source |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort | California | 82 km | 2,693 m (8,835 ft) | 27 km | source |
| Kirkwood Mountain Resort | California | 95 km | 2,942 m (9,652 ft) | 37 km | source |
| Bear Valley | California | 116 km | 2,583 m (8,474 ft) | 27 km | source |
| Dodge Ridge Ski Area | California | 146 km | 2,482 m (8,143 ft) | 30 km | source |
| June Mountain | California | 203 km | 3,089 m (10,135 ft) | 27 km | source |
| Mammoth Mountain | California | 217 km | 3,360 m (11,024 ft) | 86 km | source |
Day trip or ski week?
Areas within about 100 km in a straight line are usually realistic day trips; road distance and mountain roads add time, and winter conditions can add more. For bigger areas further away, compare staying near the slopes with commuting.
How we measured
Straight-line distance from Reno Tahoe airport (RNO) to the centre of each mapped ski area with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts. Ski area data from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap and airport locations from OurAirports, retrieved 2026-10-01.
Browse all ski resorts →Frequently asked questions
What is the closest ski resort to Reno and Lake Tahoe?
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, about 22 km in a straight line from Reno Tahoe airport.
What is the biggest ski resort near Reno and Lake Tahoe?
Mammoth Mountain, about 217 km away, with roughly 86 km of mapped runs.
Official sources
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