Closest first
Snow tubing near Milwaukee
Four parks sit within about 45 miles of Milwaukee, and Sunburst lists 40 lanes, the most on this list.
- 13 mi to the closest park
- 4 within 60 miles
- 5 with night tubing
- 6 with a lift back up
Distances are straight-line miles from central Milwaukee; driving is usually 20–40% longer. Parks span Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan.
Crystal Ridge
Franklin, WI · 13 mi straight-line
- 19 lanes
- Lift back up
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- 36" min height
- From $6
- From $20
Villa Olivia
Bartlett, IL · 74 mi straight-line
- Tow-rope lift
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
Christmas Mountain Village
Wisconsin Dells, WI · 105 mi straight-line
- 5 lanes
- Tow-rope lift
- Night tubing
- Snowmaking
- Walk-up OK
- 43" min height
- From $11
How to choose near Milwaukee
The nearest hills are all in Wisconsin. Crystal Ridge in Franklin is about 13 miles away with 19 lanes, a magic carpet, snowmaking, a 36-inch minimum height and required reservations. Little Switzerland is about 28 miles out with 25 lanes, and Sunburst Winter Sports Park is about 45 miles out with 40 lanes.
Wilmot Mountain is about 40 miles away with 22 lanes, a magic carpet, night sessions and no reservation requirement. It’s a solid choice if you want a big hill and a walk-up ticket.
For the lowest price, Calumet County Park charges $6 per person with tube rental included, though it is about 70 miles away and lists no snowmaking. Illinois’s Villa Olivia is about 74 miles out at roughly $20 for 2 hours, with reservations required.
Little Switzerland and Sunburst don’t publish prices or reservation policies here, so check their sites for current details.
Rates and hours change, so confirm before driving. Our snowmaking guide explains why it matters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest snow tubing to Milwaukee?
Crystal Ridge in Franklin, Wisconsin is the closest park we track, about 13 miles from Milwaukee in a straight line. Drive time depends on route and weather.
Is there night tubing near Milwaukee?
Yes. 5 of the parks on this list offer evening sessions under lights, including Wilmot Mountain, Villa Olivia, Christmas Mountain Village. Night hours usually run on weekends and holidays; check each park's schedule.
What's the cheapest snow tubing near Milwaukee?
Calumet County Park in Stockbridge, WI lists $6 per person including tube rental, about 70 miles away. It also lists no snowmaking, so check conditions first.
Which tubing parks near Milwaukee use snowmaking?
Crystal Ridge, Little Switzerland, Wilmot Mountain, Sunburst and Cascade Mountain all list snowmaking. Calumet County Park and Winter Park in Kewaunee list none.
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