California & Nevada

Find your Sierra Nevada ski destination

Explore downhill resorts and smaller ski areas from Tahoe and Donner Summit to Yosemite, Mammoth and the southern Sierra. Choose a region, check the mountain location, then plan your overnight base.

North Tahoe, Truckee & Donner Summit

South Tahoe & Carson Range

Central Sierra & Yosemite

Eastern Sierra

Southern Sierra

Nearby lodging for Dodge Ridge

Start with the short-drive Pinecrest properties, then compare Strawberry and Long Barn stays. Distances below are published by Dodge Ridge’s lodging directory; verify the route from your chosen unit to the mountain. Winter road conditions can change travel time.

Read the full Dodge Ridge lodging guide →

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Nearby lodging for Bear Valley

For a stay close to the mountain, begin with Bear Valley Lodge and village-area vacation homes or condos. Arnold offers additional lodging farther down Highway 4. The Arnold distances below come from Bear Valley’s official lodging-partner directory; check the route to the ski resort for your dates.

Plan your village stay

Bear Valley Village and the downhill ski base are separate locations. Check the mountain’s parking and transport information, and ask your accommodation about transport for your ski dates. For a vacation rental, confirm winter driveway access and how luggage reaches the unit. The rental operator’s trip-planning page describes snowmobile assistance for some homes.

Bear Valley Lodge offers limited pet-friendly rooms that must be arranged directly. Review the current lodge policies and compare the full stay price, including taxes and resort or pet fees.

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Nearby lodging for Badger Pass

Begin with Yosemite West for a short-drive ski base, then compare Yosemite Valley hotels and Wawona cabins. The High Sierra B&B operator reports about 15 minutes to Badger Pass; this is a planning estimate, and snow can extend the trip. Rental locations vary, so check the route from your exact unit.

Plan the winter route

Check Yosemite road and park conditions and National Park Service tire-chain requirements before departure. Chain controls can apply even to vehicles with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Confirm Badger Pass operating dates and road access before reserving a ski stay.

For Valley lodging, check the ski operator’s current transport information; do not assume a past shuttle timetable applies to your dates. At Curry Village, confirm the accommodation type, heating and seasonal availability.

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Nearby lodging for Mammoth Mountain

Choose your ski base before choosing your room. Main Lodge, Eagle Lodge and the Village offer different starting points; a convenient hotel for one base may require transport to another. These five properties appear in the official Mammoth Lodging Collection.

Match lodging to your ski day

Mammoth Mountain Inn is a convenient starting point for Main Lodge. Juniper Springs serves the Eagle area. Village lodging offers access toward Canyon Lodge using the Village gondola when it operates. Tamarack is a Lakes Basin retreat; check the trip to your downhill base separately.

Confirm lift and gondola operating dates, weather interruptions and the meeting location for lessons or rentals. The resort notes that lessons and rentals are specific to each base. Review its base-lodge guide, parking and local transport links before booking.

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Nearby lodging for June Mountain

Compare June Lake Village stays with properties elsewhere on the June Lake Loop. Double Eagle describes the ski mountain as minutes away, while Boulder Lodge reports a few miles. These operator descriptions are planning estimates; check the drive from your exact address in winter conditions.

Choose the room and winter route

June Lake Motel lists standard rooms, suites and a pet-friendly room category. Lake Front Cabins identifies selected pet-friendly units. Confirm your exact unit, pet approval, fees, kitchen facilities and sleeping arrangements directly; property amenities can differ between units.

Use June Mountain’s official arrival guide for the ski parking location and road-condition links. Check access before departure, allow time for snow and parking, and confirm the mountain’s operating dates. Ask vacation-rental managers about driveway snow removal and overnight parking.

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Nearby lodging for China Peak

Start with the inn at the mountain for lift access, then compare Huntington Lake cabins and Shaver Lake stays. China Peak’s official lodging directory places the ski resort 17 miles up Highway 168 from Shaver Lake. This is a town-to-resort reference, not a measured distance from every hotel or cabin.

Check the inn room category and dates

The Inn at China Peak’s published 2026/27 information lists regular winter opening Thursday through Sunday nights and a two-night minimum. Economy rooms use shared hall bathrooms and showers; standard rooms and suites have private bathrooms. Confirm the schedule, room configuration and booking conditions directly for your dates.

The inn lists a resort fee and a no-pets policy, with trained service animals welcome. Review its current fees, deposit and cancellation terms before paying.

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Nearby lodging for Alta Sierra / Shirley Meadows

Compare Wofford Heights lodging with additional stays in Kernville for a drive-up snow trip. These are valley accommodation options; confirm the route from your chosen address to the ski area. No verified property-to-ski-area mileage is available in the sources used for this comparison.

Know where to check in

Lakeshore Lodge lists its rooms at 7466 Wofford Boulevard but directs guests to check in at Barewood Inn & Suites, 7013 Wofford Boulevard. Confirm arrival instructions and late check-in with the operator. Lakeshore lists double-queen rooms and a queen room with a sofa bed; verify the room category and occupancy you need.

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Nearby lodging for Palisades Tahoe

Choose between the Palisades base in Olympic Valley and the Alpine base before selecting lodging. The Village and PlumpJack offer stays by the Palisades base, while Everline advertises direct lift access. Olympic Village Inn and River Ranch provide other nearby starting points; confirm the route and transport from each property.

Plan access between the two bases

The Base to Base Gondola connects the Village at Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Lodge. Confirm its operating schedule and weather status for your ski dates. Check your lesson meeting point and rental pickup location before relying on the connection.

For a drive or shuttle trip, review the resort’s current travel, parking and transport information. Ask your hotel about its transport service, hours and access to your chosen base.

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Nearby lodging for Northstar California

Compare stays in the Village, ski-access resort properties and condos served by transport, then consider Truckee hotels for a drive-up trip. Check the exact building and route to the lifts: a Northstar address does not guarantee the same access for every accommodation.

Check lift access and transport

Confirm which lift or gondola serves your accommodation, its operating dates and whether the route suits your skiing ability. Ski-in/ski-out access depends on snow and lift operation. For a condo or Truckee stay, ask about the current shuttle route, hours and pickup location before relying on it.

Review Northstar’s current arrival and parking information for your dates. Hotel guest parking and ski-area day parking can have different arrangements; confirm both with your accommodation.

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Terrain parks & learning centers

Kingvale: A Donner Summit terrain-park destination. Check the current operator’s schedule and available activities.

Sky Tavern: A Reno-area nonprofit ski and snowboard learning center. Review program registration and access requirements directly.

Cross-country ski destinations

For a Nordic trip, compare Royal Gorge XC, Tahoe Donner Cross Country, Tahoe XC, ASC Nordic Center, Bear Valley Adventure Company and Tamarack XC. Check grooming, trail access and rental availability for your dates.

Historic and smaller northern areas

Some regional directories include Johnsville / Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl and Stover Mountain. Treat these as separate research leads, rather than assuming ordinary daily resort operations. Johnsville tourism information describes historic longboard races and efforts to reopen the ski bowl.

Choose lodging after checking the route

Compare the actual drive from your accommodation to the mountain. Look at parking, winter driveway access, sleeping arrangements and the complete booking price. A mountain pass that works in summer may not be your winter route.

Start with our Pinecrest guide, Strawberry guide and Dodge Ridge lodging guide. Further destination lodging guides will be added as their property research is completed.

Research sources & scope

Directory compiled October 1, 2026 using Ski California’s member directory, the Skiresort Sierra Nevada directory, Sky Tavern, Kingvale Park and Plumas County skiing information.

The scope is the U.S. Sierra Nevada and Tahoe’s neighboring Carson Range. Regional boundaries and directory counts differ, especially for historic areas, small parks and Nordic centers. Map links open searches, rather than verified place pins. No live rates, opening dates or affiliate booking links are shown.

Nearby lodging for Heavenly Mountain Resort

Start by choosing your ski base. Heavenly Village and its gondola are a different location from the California base on Saddle Road. Village-area lodging puts shops and dining near your stay; the Tahoe Seasons option is by the California base. Check the operating access point for your dates before reserving.

Compare the exact unit and route

A residence, studio and standard hotel room can offer different kitchens and sleeping arrangements even at the same property. Confirm the features of your selected accommodation, the complete price and cancellation deadline. Map links open property searches; check the address and your route to the intended ski base.

These are researched options, rather than a ranking of the closest properties. Snow and lift operations can affect access. Use Heavenly’s official website for current mountain information and contact the property directly for availability.

Sources: official property pages linked in the table, Heavenly’s Forest Suites information and Hilton’s California-base location guide. No live room rates or affiliate booking links are shown.

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Nearby lodging for Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Compare lodging within Kirkwood before considering a daily mountain drive. Start with the Mountain Club for slopeside hotel access, then compare condo complexes and village-area rentals. The route to a lift depends on the exact building and unit.

Choose the building and your ski starting point

Ask for the property address, check-in location and the route to your lesson or rental pickup. Confirm lift operation and shuttle arrangements for your dates. Ski-in/ski-out descriptions depend on snow and operating access; check that the route suits your group.

Plan arrival and the full stay

Review Kirkwood’s current arrival and parking information before departure. Confirm overnight guest parking with the accommodation separately from ski-area day parking. Allow for winter road conditions.

Compare the exact room or condo, sleeping arrangements, kitchen facilities, mandatory fees and cancellation deadline. The first four links open the resort’s lodging directory; select the named option and dates there. Sun Meadows links to a rental operator’s building collection. Map links open searches, so confirm the specific address.

Sources: Kirkwood’s official lodging directory, resort lodging overview and Sun Meadows rental operator. These are lodging choices, not a closest-property ranking. No live rates or affiliate booking links are shown.

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Nearby lodging for Sierra-at-Tahoe

Compare a Highway 50 inn in Kyburz with additional accommodation in South Lake Tahoe. All five are options for a drive-up ski trip. Sierra Inn reports about 20 minutes to the resort; that is an operator estimate, not a guaranteed winter travel time. No measured resort distances are provided for the South Lake Tahoe properties.

Choose the overnight base

Use the exact property address to compare your morning route to Sierra-at-Tahoe. A hotel near Heavenly Village serves a different mountain area; it does not mean you can walk to Sierra-at-Tahoe’s lifts. Confirm transport with the accommodation if you will not have a car.

Check the current arrival plan

Review Sierra-at-Tahoe’s arrival guide and current resort announcements for your dates, including parking arrangements and mountain operations. Check road conditions before departure and allow time for snow, traffic and parking.

Compare room features and total cost

Sierra Inn lists mini-fridges and microwaves in its rooms. Black Bear offers several accommodation types. Hampton lists breakfast and an indoor pool; confirm availability for your dates. At Forest Suites, kitchens are listed for suites, so check the selected unit. Confirm sleeping arrangements, pet approval, parking charges, mandatory fees and cancellation deadlines directly.

Sources: official property pages linked in the table and Sierra-at-Tahoe’s official arrival information. These are researched lodging options, not a ranking of the nearest properties. Map links open searches; verify the selected address. No live room rates or affiliate booking links are shown.

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Nearby lodging for Diamond Peak

Diamond Peak does not operate its own overnight lodging. Begin with Incline Village hotels and condominium-style stays, then check the route to the mountain. The Incline Lodge describes Diamond Peak as about one mile up the road; confirm the route and travel conditions for your dates.

Check your transport to the ski area

Review Diamond Peak’s directions, parking and ski-shuttle information for the current season. The resort describes a ski shuttle and transit connections at the Hyatt; verify the timetable, pickup location and return trip before relying on it. Ask each property which stop serves your stay.

Choose the accommodation that fits your group

Compare a hotel room with a two-bedroom unit if you need separate sleeping areas. Confirm the exact beds, kitchen facilities, occupancy, parking allowance, pet approval and cancellation deadline. The two Hyatt properties are separate accommodation choices; check that your reservation names the intended property.

For vacation rentals, use the exact home address when comparing the drive. Diamond Peak notes that distances for rental and realty partners may refer to their offices, rather than the accommodation itself.

Sources: official property pages linked above, Diamond Peak lodging information and resort FAQs. Map links open searches; confirm the selected address. No live room rates or affiliate booking links are shown.

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Nearby lodging for Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Choose between an Incline Village base on the Tahoe side and a Reno hotel before comparing your morning drive. Mt. Rose’s official mountain information places the ski area on State Route 431 between Reno and Incline Village. These are drive-up lodging options, with no verified property-to-resort mileage given here.

Plan the mountain drive

Check the route from the actual accommodation address to your intended ski starting point. Review Mt. Rose mountain information and current resort conditions and announcements before departure. Confirm road access, parking and your lesson or rental meeting location for the day.

Allow extra time for winter travel. If you need transport, ask the accommodation about service specifically to Mt. Rose; a shuttle to another ski resort does not serve the same destination.

Compare the full stay

Check the selected room or suite, beds, kitchen facilities, parking allowance, pet approval, mandatory fees and cancellation terms. Several Hampton hotels serve Reno: confirm that your reservation is for Hampton Inn & Suites Reno rather than Reno West or another location. Map links open searches; verify the correct property address.

Sources: official property pages linked above, Reno Tahoe’s Hampton listing and Mt. Rose mountain information. These are researched overnight-base choices, not a closest-property ranking. No live rates or affiliate booking links are shown.

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Nearby lodging for Sugar Bowl

Choose a slopeside village stay or a Donner Lake base with a daily drive to the mountain. These options compare different stay styles rather than rank properties by exact distance.

Plan your village arrival

The lodge describes covered garage parking with gondola access to the village. Sugar Bowl is replacing its Village Gondola for the 2026–27 season, so confirm the current arrival instructions, operating dates and luggage arrangements directly with the lodge. For off-mountain stays, check road conditions and choose the parking area that matches your day’s plans.

Sugar Bowl directions · Parking guide · Village Gondola update

Sources: the linked official property pages and Sugar Bowl arrival information. Travel time is the inn’s estimate, not a live route calculation. No live rates or affiliate booking links are shown.

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Lodging near Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch & Soda Springs

These three ski areas share the Donner Summit region. Compare a small inn, lake-area units and a Truckee hotel for an overnight base, then plan the drive to your chosen mountain. Boreal’s official FAQ says it has no on-site lodging.

Match the route to your mountain

Boreal’s directions use I-80 exit 176 for Boreal Ridge Road/Castle Peak. Donner Ski Ranch is on Donner Pass Road; check its current directions before choosing an approach. Old Highway 40 can close in winter, so do not rely on a normal-weather travel estimate. Check road conditions, chain controls, parking and the day’s operating schedule before setting out.

Boreal directions and parking · Donner Ski Ranch visitor information · Soda Springs visit planning

Sources: linked official property pages, Boreal’s FAQ and resort visitor information. These are overnight-base choices, not an exact closest-property ranking. No live rates or affiliate booking links are shown.

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Nearby lodging for Tahoe Donner Downhill

Compare these Truckee hotels for a Tahoe Donner ski trip. Each requires travel to the ski area; choose a room layout that fits your group and check winter driving conditions before departure.

Use the downhill ski area’s arrival information

Tahoe Donner has several recreation facilities. Use the directions for Tahoe Donner Downhill when planning your ski day, and check its current parking, shuttle and operating information. A hotel booking does not include lift tickets, lessons or access to other Tahoe Donner amenities; confirm those arrangements separately.

Downhill ski directions and contact · Parking and shuttles · Current resort information

Sources: the linked official hotel and Tahoe Donner pages. These are researched overnight-base choices, not an exact closest-property ranking. No live rates or affiliate booking links are shown.

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Lodging near Homewood & Granlibakken

Compare west-shore cottages, lakeside lodging and Tahoe City rooms. Granlibakken offers accommodation at its own small ski hill; the other choices require a drive. Homewood and Granlibakken are separate ski destinations, so check the operating information for the mountain you plan to visit.

Check the mountain before booking your ski trip

Homewood has announced infrastructure changes, including a new gondola project. Check its current operations and arrival information for your travel dates. For Granlibakken, confirm ski-hill or sled-hill sessions directly with the resort; accommodation alone does not establish which activities are included. Winter conditions can slow travel on the west shore.

Homewood current information · Homewood development updates · Granlibakken winter activities

Sources: linked official property and resort pages. Cedar Crest’s mileage is its published estimate. These are overnight-base options, not an exact closest-property ranking. No live rates or affiliate booking links are shown.

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