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Snow tubing near Minneapolis–St. Paul
Nine tubing parks sit within about 45 miles of Minneapolis–St. Paul, starting with Theodore Wirth at just 3 miles, so the choice comes down to price, lanes and booking.
- 3 mi to the closest park
- 9 within 60 miles
- 9 with night tubing
- 6 with a lift back up
Distances are straight-line miles from central Minneapolis–St. Paul; driving is usually 20–40% longer. Parks span Minnesota, Wisconsin.
- From $17
Theodore Wirth Regional Park Tubing Hill
Minneapolis, MN · 3 mi straight-line
- Tow-rope lift
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Walk-up OK
- Age 5+
- From $5
- From $15
Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area
Maple Grove, MN · 14 mi straight-line
- 13 lanes
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Walk-up OK
- Age 4+
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN · 14 mi straight-line
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Walk-up OK
- 42" min height
- From $13
Afton Alps
Hastings, MN · 25 mi straight-line
- 6 lanes
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- 42" min height
Trollhaugen
Dresser, WI · 41 mi straight-line
- 10 lanes
- Lift back up
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- Age 3+
- From $23
Wild Mountain
Taylors Falls, MN · 45 mi straight-line
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Reservations required
- 42" min height
Mount Kato
Mankato, MN · 65 mi straight-line
- Tow-rope lift
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Walk-up OK
- 42" min height
- From $18
- From $18
- From $23
Mount Ski Gull
Nisswa, MN · 112 mi straight-line
- 6 lanes
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
How to choose near Minneapolis–St. Paul
In town, Theodore Wirth Regional Park Tubing Hill is about 3 miles out with a tow rope, snowmaking, night sessions and no reservation requirement. It lists about $17 to $18 for 2 hours.
Within roughly 25 miles, the metro-area hills split by budget. Trapp Farm Park is $5 per person and requires reservations. Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area has 13 lanes and a magic carpet at $15 for 2 hours, and it lists no reservation requirement, as do Buck Hill and Green Acres Tubing.
Farther out, Wild Mountain is about 45 miles away with a magic carpet and a $23 rate, and reservations are required. Farther still, Steeplechase Ski Hill sells 1-hour sessions at $18 and needs no reservation.
Afton Alps in Hastings is about 25 miles out with 6 lanes and a magic carpet, and it requires reservations and a 42-inch minimum height.
Check each park’s site for current rates. Our park-choosing guide helps weigh the trade-offs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest snow tubing to Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Theodore Wirth Regional Park Tubing Hill in Minneapolis, Minnesota is the closest park we track, about 3 miles from Minneapolis–St. Paul in a straight line. Drive time depends on route and weather.
Is there night tubing near Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Yes. 9 of the parks on this list offer evening sessions under lights, including Theodore Wirth Regional Park Tubing Hill, Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area, Buck Hill. Night hours usually run on weekends and holidays; check each park's schedule.
What's the cheapest snow tubing near Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Trapp Farm Park in Eagan lists $5 per person, with children under 42 inches free with a paid adult, though it requires reservations. Green Acres Tubing lists $13 to $16 for 2 hours, and Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area lists $15 for 2 hours.
Where can younger kids tube near Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Trollhaugen lists a minimum age of 3. Elm Creek lists age 4 and a 36-inch minimum height, and Trapp Farm makes tubing free for children under 42 inches with a paid adult.
See everything on the full tubing map, or browse other cities and planning guides.