Closest first
Snow tubing near Philadelphia
Spring Mountain is under 30 miles out, but the bulk of your options cluster 60-90 miles northeast in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos.
- 27 mi to the closest park
- 2 within 60 miles
- 6 with night tubing
- 8 with a lift back up
Distances are straight-line miles from central Philadelphia; driving is usually 20–40% longer. Parks span Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York.
- From $35
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Lehigh Valley, PA · 52 mi straight-line
- 10 lanes
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Walk-up OK
- Age 6+
Blue Mountain Resort
Palmerton, PA · 63 mi straight-line
- 46 lanes
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
Camelback Mountain Resort
Tannersville, PA · 76 mi straight-line
- 40 lanes
- Lift back up
- Reservations required
- 44" min height
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
East Stroudsburg, PA · 78 mi straight-line
- Lift back up
- Reservations required
- From $23.99
Big Snow American Dream
East Rutherford, NJ · 83 mi straight-line
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Reservations required
- Age 3+
- From $33
Campgaw Mountain Ski Area
Mahwah, NJ · 91 mi straight-line
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- 48" min height
- From $49.99
Mountain Creek
Vernon, NJ · 92 mi straight-line
- 30 lanes
- Lift back up
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- 42" min height
- From $40
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Lackawaxen, PA · 111 mi straight-line
- 2 lanes
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
How to choose near Philadelphia
Spring Mountain Adventures is the closest option at about 27 miles, though its lane count and pricing aren’t published, so call ahead to confirm hours. For a bigger operation with more certainty, Bear Creek Mountain Resort in the Lehigh Valley is 52 miles out, doesn’t require a reservation, and posts clear pricing that scales up on evenings and weekends.
The Poconos cluster starts around 73 miles and includes Blue Mountain Resort, Camelback Mountain Resort, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, and Jack Frost Mountain — close enough together that you can compare availability across several before committing.
South toward Maryland, AvalancheXpress in York sells annual passes and skips the reservation requirement, a good fallback if the Poconos parks are booked. For families heading out for the first time, our beginner’s guide covers what to expect at a reservation-based hill versus a walk-up one.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest snow tubing to Philadelphia?
Spring Mountain Adventures in Spring Mount, Pennsylvania is the closest park we track, about 27 miles from Philadelphia in a straight line. Drive time depends on route and weather.
Is there night tubing near Philadelphia?
Yes. 6 of the parks on this list offer evening sessions under lights, including Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain Resort, AvalancheXpress. Night hours usually run on weekends and holidays; check each park's schedule.
Which snow tubing park near Philadelphia has the most lanes?
Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton runs 46 lanes across multiple lifts, ahead of Camelback Mountain Resort at 40 lanes. Both are roughly an hour and a quarter out.
Can you go snow tubing near Philadelphia without a reservation?
Bear Creek Mountain Resort and AvalancheXpress in York both list reservations as not required, so they're your best bet for a same-day decision.
See everything on the full tubing map, or browse other cities and planning guides.