Skiing Near Washington DC · Mid-Atlantic

Best Ski Resorts Near Washington DC This Weekend

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.

3

resorts 2–3 hours

9

resorts 3–4 hours

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total within 6 hours

Best picks near Washington DC

Sorted by what matters — not just distance.

Closest serious mountain

The best all-around option at 2h 23m from Washington DC, balancing terrain, snow, and drive time.

PA · 2h 23m · $127 · Epic Pass

Best snowfall

Timberline Mountain

180" average annual snowfall — the highest of any resort near Washington DC.

WV · 3h 52m · $65 · Indy Pass

Best value

$65 day ticket — one of the most affordable days on snow within reach of Washington DC.

VA · 2h 55m · $65 · Indy Pass

Best for beginners

The most beginner-friendly terrain layout within driving distance of Washington DC.

PA · 5h 4m · $117 · Epic Pass

🚗 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.

2–3 hours from Washington DC

Worth a dedicated day. Leave early, get full laps in, head back the same night.

PA · 2h 23m drive · 935 ft · $127

PA · 2h 37m drive · 600 ft · $119

Epic Pass Expert terrain

VA · 2h 55m drive · 500 ft · $65

3–4 hours from Washington DC

Weekend territory — better as a two-day trip to make the drive worthwhile.

VA · 3h 3m drive · 1,110 ft · $75

Tussey Mountain

PA · 3h 29m drive · 520 ft · $78

Independent Beginner friendly

PA · 3h 49m drive · 1,072 ft · $95

Spring Mountain

PA · 3h 51m drive · 450 ft · $77

Timberline Mountain

WV · 3h 52m drive · 1,000 ft · $65

Indy Pass Expert terrain

VA · 3h 56m drive · 1,003 ft · $79

WV · 3h 57m drive · 850 ft · $65

MD · 3h 59m drive · 610 ft · $79

+ 1 more mountains in this range

4–6 hours from Washington DC

Destination trips only. Plan a long weekend — these mountains earn the drive.

PA · 4h 20m drive · 750 ft · $86

PA · 4h 40m drive · 1,082 ft · $91

Independent Beginner friendly

VA · 4h 54m drive · 700 ft · $75

Independent Expert terrain

Snowshoe Mountain

WV · 4h 55m drive · 1,500 ft · $120

PA · 5h 4m drive · 600 ft · $117

Epic Pass Beginner friendly

PA · 5h 4m drive · 600 ft · $124

Epic Pass Beginner friendly

PA · 5h 10m drive · 800 ft · $122

Shawnee Mountain

PA · 5h 22m drive · 700 ft · $88

+ 4 more mountains in this range

Pass access near Washington DC

Which passes work within driving distance.

Epic Pass

5 resorts within 6 hours

Whitetail, Roundtop, Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Liberty Mountain

Ikon Pass

2 resorts within 6 hours

Snowshoe Mountain, Camelback

Indy Pass

6 resorts within 6 hours

Bryce Resort, Massanutten, Timberline Mountain, Wintergreen, Canaan Valley and 1 more

Independent

11 resorts within 6 hours

Tussey Mountain, Blue Knob, Spring Mountain, Bear Creek, Seven Springs and 6 more