Closest first
Snow tubing near Houston
Moody Gardens in Galveston, about 46 miles away, and Santa's Wonderland in College Station, about 73 miles away, are the two options within 100 miles of Houston.
- 46 mi to the closest park
- 1 within 60 miles
- 2 with night tubing
- 0 with a lift back up
Distances are straight-line miles from central Houston; driving is usually 20–40% longer. Parks span Texas, Oklahoma.
- From $40
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
San Antonio, TX · 182 mi straight-line
- Snowmaking
- 42" min height
- From $18.99
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Grapevine, TX · 242 mi straight-line
- 6 lanes
- Reservations required
- 42" min height
- From $16
How to choose near Houston
Real snow is a long drive from Houston, so the nearby parks are resort and attraction tubing rather than ski hills. Moody Gardens in Galveston is about 46 miles away with 1 lane, night sessions and snowmaking. Pricing runs $40 to $60 depending on date and time, and tubing is included with its Holiday Pass. It lists a 36-inch minimum height.
Santa’s Wonderland in College Station is about 73 miles out with 12 lanes, night sessions and snowmaking, and tubing is included with park admission. It lists a minimum age of 3 and a 38-inch minimum height.
Farther out, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is about 182 miles away and lists snowmaking, with pricing that varies by date. Gaylord Texan is about 242 miles out at $18.99 for 12 runs, sold in advance online.
Dates and prices change each year, so confirm before you go. Our guide to snow tubing in the South explains the trade-offs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest snow tubing to Houston?
Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas is the closest park we track, about 46 miles from Houston in a straight line. Drive time depends on route and weather.
Is there night tubing near Houston?
Yes. 2 of the parks on this list offer evening sessions under lights, including Moody Gardens, Santa's Wonderland. Night hours usually run on weekends and holidays; check each park's schedule.
What does snow tubing near Houston cost?
Moody Gardens lists $40 to $60 depending on date and time, with tubing included in its Holiday Pass. Santa's Wonderland lists tubing as included with park admission. Gaylord Texan lists $18.99 for 12 runs, though it is about 242 miles away.
Where can young kids tube near Houston?
Santa's Wonderland lists a minimum age of 3 and a 38-inch minimum height. Moody Gardens lists a 36-inch minimum height.
See everything on the full tubing map, or browse other cities and planning guides.