When does snow tubing start in the Poconos? What resorts offer snow tubing Poconos for kids? What about night snow tubing Poconos? You've got questions, and we've got answers so you can plan the perfect winter day trying the best snow tubing in Poconos!

What is Snow Tubing?

Snow tubing is an all-thrill, no-skill activity perfect for the whole family or a group of friends. Giant tubes are ready and waiting for you, multiple, dedicated snow tubing lanes mean you can race each other down the slopes, and carpet and surface lifts allow you to skip the tiring climb uphill. Just a few hours' drive from the city, the Poconos is the perfect place to go snow tubing near Philadelphia. It's a must-try winter adventure to experience on a day trip or during a longer overnight getaway!

How does Snow Tubing Pocono Mountains work?

Pocono snow tubing is available at hills convenient to local lodgings as well as at all our fantastic area ski resorts. You can even try out-of-this-world, after-dark tubing at Blue Mountain and Camelback Mountain, the two largest and top rated tubing resorts in the country. Snow tubing is a great activity for kids! Exact requirements vary at each Poconos tubing resort, but typically guests must be at least four years old to participate and a minimum 40-46 inches to ride alone. Keep reading to learn more about where to go snow tubing in the Poconos.

Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge

1. Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge

With a little help from Mother Nature, the 5,500-acre grounds of Skytop Lodge are a winter wonderland at this time of year, and the Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge is the place to go for snow tubing after a snowfall. Reservations are required for resort and day guests, so be sure to call ahead of time or book online. Enjoy the hill's two runs on single or tandem tubes. There's also a tow system so that you can skip the climb back up to the top. Cash or room charge payments only are accepted.

Snow Tubing for Kids

Solo riders must be at least 40 inches tall. The minimum age is four years old, and the minimum height is 33 inches. Guests between 33 and 40 inches may ride in a double tube accompanied by an 18+ adult. Check with the resort to reference the most up-to-date rules and regulations.


 

Big Boulder Ski Area

2. Big Boulder Ski Area

Don't miss the chance to experience the bubly Tube Park at Big Boulder Ski Area in Lake Harmony this year! Two 600-foot conveyor carpet lifts whisk guests up the hill to slide down the snowy chutes. Prepare for some friendly competition! Head to their website to book your two-hour session in advance. Snow tubing at Big Boulder is set to begin December 26, 2025.

Snow Tubing for Kids

Guests must be at least 4 years old and 42 inches tall to participate. Each tube holds a single rider, and lap riding is not allowed. Check with the resort to reference the most up-to-date rules and regulations.


 

Blue Mountain Resort

3. Blue Mountain Resort

Get ready to take on the the largest snow tubing park in the country at Blue Mountain Resort! Gather your squad, the more the merrier, and race down up to 55 lanes extending 1,000 feet downhill; you can really build up some speed! There are three carpet lifts to get you back to the top of the hill after a run, plus outdoor seating and firepits to enjoy when you're taking a break. Christmas Snow Tubing at Blue Mountain Resort is available now!

Snow Tubing for Kids

Blue Mountain has a minimum height requirement of 36 inches. Check with the resort to reference the most up-to-date rules and regulations.

Night Snow Tubing

Stick around after sunset for exciting sonic tubing with lights and music. Start times typically range from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Watch the stars come out as you zip down the glowing slopes.


 

Camelback Mountain

4. Camelback Mountain

The largest ski resort in the Poconos, Camelback Mountain has ranked the #1 snow tubing destination in the country for three years running in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Zip down up to 42 different lanes! When you need a break, stop in the Snow Tubing Lodge to refuel with some hot chocolate and delicious snacks. Plan an overnight stay at adjacent Camelback Resort & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark to give yourself time for more snow-filled and splash-filled fun! Snow tubing at Camelback is set to begin December 11, 2025.

Snow Tubing for Kids

In order to ride alone, guests must be at least 44 inches tall. Guests between 33 inches and 43 inches may ride in a double tube or chain with a participating 18+ adult. Check with the resort to reference the most up-to-date rules and regulations.

Night Snow Tubing

Make a plan to come back after sundown for Camelback's glow-in-the-dark tubing, with start times varying between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The snow is lit in vibrant neon colors with great music playing across the slopes.


 

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

5. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

The snow tubing park at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area has lots of lanes lanes and fantastic snowmaking capabilities. Fly down the mountainside in a single or tandem adult-and-child tube, then let one of the two surface lifts transport you back to the top for another run. Sessions are offered seven days a week, and tickets are sold online only, so be sure to book on the website before you go! Snow tubing at Shawnee Mountain is set to begin December 20, 2025.

Snow Tubing for Kids

Guests must be at least four years or older to snow tube. Solo riders must be at least 46 inches tall. Guests over four years old but under 46 inches tall may ride in a tandem tube with an 18+ adult. Check with the resort to reference the most up-to-date rules and regulations.


 

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

6. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

Enjoy the ride over fresh powder at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain! Open weekends, with special holiday hours also available weather permitting, the snow tubing hill features 500-foot chutes and single-rider snow tubes. If seeing the skiers and snowboarders flying down the nearby mountainside makes you feel like giving a different kind of downhill a try, Ski Big Bear offers great group and private lessons for beginners. Snow tubing at Ski Big Bear is set to begin December 26, 2025.

Snow Tubing for Kids

Guests must be at least 42 inches tall to participate, and double tubes are available. Lap riding is not permitted Check with the resort to reference the most up-to-date rules and regulations.


White Lightning Snowtubing

7. White Lightning Snowtubing

Centrally located in East Stroudsburg, White Lightning Snowtubing makes its own snow to cover their downhill lanes. The snow tubing hills are part of the Winter Fun Center at Pocono Mountain Villas and are open select dates, January through March. Bring the whole family along for a snow day to remember, zipping down the slopes as fast as lightning!

Snow Tubing for Kids

Guests must be at least four years old and 40 inches tall to participate. Only single riders are allowed. Family and double tubes are not available. Check with the resort to reference the most up-to-date rules and regulations.


Pocono Snow Tubing FAQ

Pocono Snow Tubing FAQ

More Snow Tubing Info


More Snow Tubing Info

Don't forget to go online to book your snow tubing sessions in advance to reserve your spot! Take your time on the slopes to the next level by booking a ski or snowboard lesson and keep an eye on our snow report to find weather condition updates. Check out day trip ideas and more ski and snow activities to plan a fantastic winter escape to the Poconos this season.

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