Snow Tubing Near Me: Albany NY Winter Fun

You don’t have to go far to find snow tubing near Albany NY. There are seventeen tubing hills within daytrip distance, most less than a two-hour drive away, and more not much further way.

Somewhere between backyard sledding and Olympic bobsledding on the thrill-o-meter, tubing is a great way to get the kids outdoors. Much less expensive than other winter sports, and requiring no special lessons or gear, a tubing adventure is a fun thing to do with kids (and the young at heart!)

Because it’s relatively inexpensive and easy to organize, snow tubing – like ice skating – is also a popular thing to do as a group activity for youth groups. This also makes it a good choice for planning a winter birthday party.

Snow Tubing Near Albany NY

Snow Tubing in NY

• Willard Mountain Greenwich, NY (518) 692-7337. Driving: 55 minutes from Albany, NY. Open 10am-6pm weekends and holidays. 3 tubing chute lanes. $18/ 2 hour. Purchase tickets online.  Tubing parties and lodge reservations are on hold this year. 
• West Mountain – Queensbury, NY (518) 793-6606. Driving: 1 hour from Albany, NY. Open Monday & Friday 3pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. 10 tubing chute lanes, all accessible by magic carpet ride. $35 adults ($20 youth)/ 2 hour,  
• Windham Mountain – Windham, NY Driving: 1 hour from Albany, NY (2:45 minutes from NYC) Open Fridays-Sunday, check online for special hours. Group reservations are only available during “green” days. $17/ 3 hours, Tubing Pizza Party $27.
• Hunter Mountain – Hunter, NY Driving: 70 minutes from Albany, NY (2:40 from NYC.) Open Fridays 5-9PM, Saturdays 9AM-9PM, Sundays 9AM-5PM. 1000 foot tubing hill. $25/ 2 hours. Snow tubing tickets must be purchased 48 hours ahead.
• Plattekill Mountain – Roxbury, NY Driving: 1:20 minutes from Albany, NY. Saturdays-Sundays, December 26-March 15. Tubing Rates $27/2 hours. Purchase tickets online. $900/ Rent the entire park for up to 100 people.
• Oak Mountain Ski Center – Speculator, NY Driving: 1:40 minutes from Albany, NY. Open  Saturday-Sunday 10AM-4PM. $15/90 minutes. Book online.
• Mount Pisgah Ski Center – Saranac Lake, NY Driving: 2:50 minutes from Albany, NY. 2021 Tubing available on a first come first served basis, but with limited availability for safety reasons. $15/2 hours. Highly recommended to print and fill out forms in advance.

Snow Tubing Is Also Available at These New York Resorts:

• • Villa Roma Ski Area – Catskills, NY Driving: 45 minutes from Albany, NY. $15/2 hours (Pricing for locals.)
  • Rocking Horse Ranch Winter Fun Park – Highland, NY. Driving: 1:30 minutes from Albany, NY (1:45 minutes from NYC.)

Snow Tubing in MA

• Bousquet Ski Area – Pittsfield, MA Driving: 1 hour from Albany, NY. Open 11a-7pm Friday-Sunday. 4 tubing lanes. $13/2 hours advance sale ($22 same day, if available.) 
• Butternut – Great Barrington, MA. Driving: 1 hour from Albany, NY.  2-hour session Friday nights $20, weekends and holiday $25. 11 tubing lanes, Magic Carpet lift, and 100% snow making makes this some of the best snow tubing in New England.
• Berkshire East Ski Area – Charlemont, MA. Driving: 1:48 minutes from Albany, NY.  3 tubing chute lanes (450 feet long.) Daily, 2-hour sessions $20.

Snow Tubing in VT

• Stratton Mountain Resort – Bondville, VT. Driving: 1:40 minutes from Albany, NY. Open Thursday-Monday, December 26-March 30. $30 for one hour.
• Magic Mountain – Londonderry, VT. Driving: 1:50 minutes from Albany, NY. Open daily, plus Saturday and Holiday night sessions, November-Easter. Early season snow making, covered magic carpet, and 5 runs. General admission $35, small child $20.
• Mount Snow – West Dover, VT. Driving: 1:50 minutes from Albany, NY. Opening date still to be determined.

Snow Tubing in PA

• Snow tubing in the Poconos earns a well-deserved reputation for fun, but there’s one place that goes above and beyond. Camelback snow tubing offers 40 lanes to choose from, day and night, under Galactic lights. Driving: 3 hours from Albany NY. 

What To Wear Snow Tubing

• Dress Warmly in layers. There may be significant waiting periods between rides, so dress for warmth. A wicking base layer, warm mid-layer, and water-repellent outer layer are a must. Snow pants aren?™t absolutely necessary, but an insulated pair that cinch where they meet boots can help keep feet dry.
• Helmets – While helmets are not usually required for tubing; if you have one, wear it. It will keep your head warm, and in the rare chance that there is a wipeout, you will be protected.
• Footwear – Many tubing parks ban ski boots or hard shell boots. Warm and dry snow boots are the way to go.

Snow Tubing Tips

• Release Form – Most snow tubing attractions require a release form; save time by downloading it from the website & signing it in advance.
• Call ahead. Although many tubing parks make their own snow, conditions are weather-dependent. Check before you go!
• Pack essentials. Many tubing hills do NOT offer snacks. Pack accordingly. Also, consider packing a change of clothes, especially socks, for a dryer drive home.

For additional snow tubing attractions in the Northeast, see Ski New England.

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