Closest first
Snow tubing near Scranton–Wilkes-Barre
The Poconos put a dense cluster of tubing hills within 45 miles of Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, more than almost any other metro on this site.
- 25 mi to the closest park
- 10 within 60 miles
- 5 with night tubing
- 7 with a lift back up
Distances are straight-line miles from central Scranton–Wilkes-Barre; driving is usually 20–40% longer. Parks span Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
East Stroudsburg, PA · 30 mi straight-line
- Lift back up
- Reservations required
Camelback Mountain Resort
Tannersville, PA · 30 mi straight-line
- 40 lanes
- Lift back up
- Reservations required
- 44" min height
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Lackawaxen, PA · 34 mi straight-line
- 2 lanes
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
Blue Mountain Resort
Palmerton, PA · 42 mi straight-line
- 46 lanes
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- 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+
- From $49.99
Mountain Creek
Vernon, NJ · 62 mi straight-line
- 30 lanes
- Lift back up
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- 42" min height
- From $40
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
Highmount, NY · 78 mi straight-line
- From $43
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre sits in the middle of the Poconos, putting more than a half-dozen tubing hills within a 45-mile radius.
Closest options: Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Shawnee
Between 25 and 30 miles, Big Boulder Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain, and Shawnee Mountain Ski Area all sit within a half hour. Shawnee requires reservations and runs daily, weather permitting.
Bigger hills: Camelback and Blue Mountain
Camelback Mountain Resort, 30 miles out, has 40 lanes on a magic carpet lift with a 44-inch minimum height. Blue Mountain Resort, 42 miles away, tops the list at 46 lanes across multiple lifts, with confirmed snowmaking and night tubing on 3-hour sessions.
Farther out: Bear Creek and beyond
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 52 miles from Scranton, doesn’t require reservations and prices sessions from $35 to $45 depending on day and time. For groups weighing this many options at once, see our how-to-choose guide and our snow-tubing-vs-sledding comparison if a mixed group wants alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest snow tubing to Scranton–Wilkes-Barre?
Big Boulder Ski Area in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania is the closest park we track, about 25 miles from Scranton–Wilkes-Barre in a straight line. Drive time depends on route and weather.
Is there night tubing near Scranton–Wilkes-Barre?
Yes. 5 of the parks on this list offer evening sessions under lights, including Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Blue Mountain Resort, Bear Creek Mountain Resort. Night hours usually run on weekends and holidays; check each park's schedule.
Which Poconos park near Scranton has the most lanes?
Blue Mountain Resort, 42 miles away, lists 46 lanes across multiple lifts, with snowmaking and night tubing. Camelback Mountain Resort, closer at 30 miles, has 40 lanes.
Where can you find snow tubing without a reservation near Scranton?
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 52 miles out, doesn't require reservations and starts at $35. Several closer Poconos parks, including Big Boulder and Jack Frost, don't publish a reservation policy either way.
See everything on the full tubing map, or browse other cities and planning guides.