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Ski Resorts Near San Francisco: 4 Ski Areas by Distance
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
The closest ski areas to San Francisco are Dodge Ridge Ski Area (223 km), Bear Valley (225 km) and Kirkwood Mountain Resort (234 km), measured in a straight line from San Francisco airport (SFO); road distances are longer. The biggest within 250 km is Kirkwood Mountain Resort, with about 37 km of mapped runs.
- 1Dodge Ridge Ski Area · 223 km
- 2Bear Valley · 225 km
- 3Kirkwood Mountain Resort · 234 km
- 4Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort · 240 km
| Resort | Region | Distance (straight line) | Top elevation | Mapped runs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Ridge Ski Area | California | 223 km | 2,482 m (8,143 ft) | 30 km | source |
| Bear Valley | California | 225 km | 2,583 m (8,474 ft) | 27 km | source |
| Kirkwood Mountain Resort | California | 234 km | 2,942 m (9,652 ft) | 37 km | source |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort | California | 240 km | 2,693 m (8,835 ft) | 27 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 San Francisco airport (SFO) 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.
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What is the closest ski resort to San Francisco?
Dodge Ridge Ski Area, about 223 km in a straight line from San Francisco airport.
What is the biggest ski resort near San Francisco?
Kirkwood Mountain Resort, about 234 km away, with roughly 37 km of mapped runs.
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