Closest serious mountain
Whitetail
Closest serious mountain within 6 hours of Washington DC: 1h 41m away, 935 ft vertical.
Skiing near Washington DC · Mid-Atlantic
Best Ski Resorts Near Washington DC
Washington DC skiers have to work a little harder than their northeast counterparts, but the options are better than most expect. West Virginia is a solid 2.5 hour drive, Pennsylvania resorts are reachable for a long day, and with a full weekend you can reach Vermont or upstate New York.
Mountains sorted by real drive time from Washington DC. Open the planner for live snow and crowd scoring on your date.
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Best picks near Washington DC
Static guides from terrain and typical-season data, each scoped to a real drive-time band.
Most snow within 6 hours
Plattekill
215" typical annual snowfall: the most of any resort within 6 hours of Washington DC.
Best value under 3 hours
Bryce Resort
$65 day ticket: the lowest price under 3 hours from Washington DC.
Best for beginners under 3 hours
Tussey Mountain
35% beginner terrain: the highest share under 3 hours from Washington DC.
Getting there from Washington DC: Getting out of DC on a Friday is the main battle. I-66 west and I-270 north both suffer. Leave before noon or plan for a Saturday morning start. The mountain will still be there.
Under 2 hours from Washington DC
Quick day trips: you can be on the slopes by morning and home for dinner.
2-3 hours from Washington DC
Worth a dedicated day. Leave early, get full laps in, head back the same night.
3-4 hours from Washington DC
Weekend territory: better as a two-day trip to make the drive worthwhile.
Blue Knob
Indy Pass
Expert terrain
Wintergreen
Indy Pass
Spring Mountain
Independent
Canaan Valley
Indy Pass
Timberline Mountain
Independent
Expert terrain
Wisp Resort
Indy Pass
Hidden Valley PA
Epic Pass
Bear Creek
Indy Pass
+ 4 more mountains in this range
4-6 hours from Washington DC
Destination trips only. Plan a long weekend. These mountains earn the drive.
Big Boulder
Epic Pass
Beginner friendly
Jack Frost
Epic Pass
Beginner friendly
Camelback
Ikon Pass
Montage Mountain
Indy Pass
Snowshoe Mountain
Ikon Pass
Shawnee Mountain
Indy Pass
Eagle Rock
Independent
Beginner friendly
Campgaw
Independent
+ 16 more mountains in this range
Pass access near Washington DC
Which passes work within driving distance.
Epic Pass
10 resorts within 6 hours
Liberty Mountain, Whitetail, Roundtop, Hidden Valley PA, Laurel Mountain and 5 more
Ikon Pass
3 resorts within 6 hours
Blue Mountain, Camelback, Snowshoe Mountain
Indy Pass
15 resorts within 6 hours
Bryce Resort, Massanutten, Tussey Mountain, Blue Knob, Wintergreen and 10 more
Independent
14 resorts within 6 hours
Spring Mountain, Timberline Mountain, The Homestead, Eagle Rock, Campgaw and 9 more
Which mountain is best for your date?
Forecast snow, your drive, pass, and crowds. One answer, updated daily. Stop researching. Start skiing.