Kirkwood is one of the largest mountain resorts in the Lake Tahoe region. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is the ski and snowboard resort in Kirkwood California. This resort is well known for the highest average snowfalls and broad selection of advanced piece of land. This Kirkwood mountain resort is unique and has 2 miles ridgeline on the top. It is the highest starting point of any major resort in Lake Tahoe with the base of elevation of 7, 800 feet.

Kirkwood Mountain Resorts various services such as groceries, ski clothing and gift shops. Clinic is in the village and hospitals are 30 miles from the area. Cross country rental and repair are available at the area as well the children trail and lessons. Kirkwood Mountain Resorts also provides area recreation profile for the family and visitors such as hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, 18 hole golf course, climbing wall, horseback riding, fishing and kayaking.

Kirkwood Mountain Resorts has also snowboarding. It has been expanded the piece of land in a big draw. This resort also provides adventure land features with gentle rollers and ski- through tunnels for youngsters. The playground includes a half pipe, small jumps and great banked turns and rollers.