Thrills on the Hill

Here are our top suggestions in the Philadelphia Area, easy enough to turn into a day trip from Bucks County!

Bear Creek Mountain Resort

101 Doe Mountain Lane, Lehigh Valley, PA

Snow tubing is one of the most exciting winter activities at Bear Creek Mountain, inviting guests of all ages to glide down the slopes and enjoy the season. The mountain offers single tubes and a dedicated tubing area with ten evenly sized lanes, giving everyone plenty of space to pick up speed and have fun.

Additionally, a convenient carpet lift carries guests back to the top, allowing tubers to simply step on, ride up, and keep the good times rolling.

Blue Mountain Resort

1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA

Snow tubing at Blue Mountain is the easiest (and sometimes most fun!) way to enjoy thrills on the mountain. Grab a tube and slide down the USA’s largest snow tubing park! Better yet, with up to 56 snow tubing lanes, their snow tubing park is fun for sliders of all ages 36″ or taller.

As evening arrives, guests can dive into the Sonic Snow Tubing experience as the park transforms into a vibrant laser‑light and music show.

Camelback Resort

193 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA

Camelback Resort offers over 40 glowing lanes and convenient Magic Carpet lifts for non-stop tubing action. Riders 44 inches and taller can tube solo, while guests 33 to 43 inches may ride in a double tube or linked chain with a participating adult (age 18+). Afterwards, warm up with a sweet treat from the Waffle Cabin and relax by a cozy firepit.

Iron Valley Tubing

201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon, PA

Experience family fun all winter long with a visit to Iron Valley Tubing. Guests simply reserve their time and purchase tickets in advance, making arrival smooth and stress‑free. Children who are at least 40 inches tall can enjoy the thrill of the large hill, while younger or smaller riders can head to the Kiddie Hill. A convenient tow lift carries riders and their tubes back to the top, keeping the fun going run after run, without the climb!

White Lightning Tubing

124 Golf Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA

When the temperatures drop, the fun kicks into high gear at Pocono Mountain Villa’s White Lightning Snow Tubing! With its own snowmaking system, the mountain delivers dependable winter thrills all season long—no matter what the weather brings. In addition, riders who are at least 40 inches tall and over four years old can grab a single tube and glide down the slopes for an unforgettable winter adventure.

Roundtop Snow Tubing

925 Roundtop Rd., Lewisberry, PA

Roundtop Tubing offers families, friends, and groups of all sizes an easy, skill‑free way to enjoy winter fun. Riders must meet the 42‑inch minimum height requirement, and each tube accommodates one person only. Mountainview Lodge sits directly beside the tubing slopes, offering a cozy break between runs. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a meal or add unlimited hot cocoa to their tubing ticket for an additional $5.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA

Shawnee has a new third and fourth grade program, where third and fourth graders from any school will receive three free visits with a paid adult. Snow tubing tickets are ONLY sold online, and young children must be accompanied by an adult. Additionally, they have single tubes as well as adult and child tandem tubes. 

Whitetail Resort

13805 Blairs Valley Road, Mercersburg, PA

Snow tubing is offered in lively two‑hour sessions, giving guests plenty of time to laugh, glide, and enjoy the slopes. Riders who are at least 42 inches tall can take on the large runs, and a quick release form keeps everyone ready for fun—parents or guardians simply sign for guests under 18.

After an exhilarating round of tubing, visitors can cozy up with a warm cup of cocoa, relax by the indoor fire, or keep the outdoor excitement going at the fire pit and patio area.

Make This Winter Unforgettable

Bucks County families have plenty of nearby locations to find their perfect winter snow tubing adventure. Bundle up and experience the joy of flying down snowy slopes together. Unforgettable family fun is just a short drive away!

Lead photo courtesy of Camelback Resort.