Closest first
Snow tubing near New York City
Eight miles gets you to indoor tubing at Big Snow, but the real cluster of hill parks sits across the Poconos, 70-90 miles west in Pennsylvania.
- 8 mi to the closest park
- 4 within 60 miles
- 7 with night tubing
- 9 with a lift back up
Distances are straight-line miles from central New York City; driving is usually 20–40% longer. Parks span New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut.
- From $23.99
Big Snow American Dream
East Rutherford, NJ · 8 mi straight-line
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Reservations required
- Age 3+
- From $33
Campgaw Mountain Ski Area
Mahwah, NJ · 26 mi straight-line
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- 48" min height
- From $40
- From $49.99
Mountain Creek
Vernon, NJ · 42 mi straight-line
- 30 lanes
- Lift back up
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- 42" min height
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
East Stroudsburg, PA · 73 mi straight-line
- Lift back up
- Reservations required
- From $35
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Lehigh Valley, PA · 73 mi straight-line
- 10 lanes
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Walk-up OK
- Age 6+
Camelback Mountain Resort
Tannersville, PA · 73 mi straight-line
- 40 lanes
- Lift back up
- Reservations required
- 44" min height
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Lackawaxen, PA · 79 mi straight-line
- 2 lanes
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
Blue Mountain Resort
Palmerton, PA · 81 mi straight-line
- 46 lanes
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
West Cornwall, CT · 86 mi straight-line
- 12 lanes
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- 42" min height
How to choose near New York City
If you want tubing without leaving the metro, Big Snow American Dream is indoor, open daily, and the only option under 20 miles, though sessions run short and admission climbs fast with add-ons. For an outdoor hill closer to the city, Campgaw Mountain Ski Area in Mahwah and Mount Peter in Warwick are both under 45 miles and offer night sessions.
Families who want a bigger hill with more lanes should look toward Mountain Creek in Vernon, which runs 30 lanes on a magic carpet lift but only opens Thursday through Sunday and requires advance purchase.
The Poconos cluster is worth the longer drive if you’re making a day of it: Blue Mountain Resort, Camelback Mountain Resort, Bear Creek Mountain Resort, and Shawnee Mountain Ski Area sit within a few miles of each other, so you can check availability across several parks in one trip. See our reservations and sessions guide before you go, since policies vary by park.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest snow tubing to New York City?
Big Snow American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey is the closest park we track, about 8 miles from New York City in a straight line. Drive time depends on route and weather.
Is there night tubing near New York City?
Yes. 7 of the parks on this list offer evening sessions under lights, including Big Snow American Dream, Mount Peter, Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun Park. Night hours usually run on weekends and holidays; check each park's schedule.
Do I need a reservation to go tubing near New York City?
Most of the closer options do. Big Snow American Dream, Campgaw Mountain Ski Area, and Mountain Creek all require booking ahead, while Bear Creek Mountain Resort in the Poconos does not.
Which park near New York City has the most tubing lanes?
Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton, PA runs 46 lanes across multiple lifts, the biggest setup within range. Camelback Mountain Resort (40 lanes) and Mountain Creek (30 lanes) are the next largest.
See everything on the full tubing map, or browse other cities and planning guides.