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Snow tubing near Richmond

The closest snow tubing to Richmond is about 86 miles away, so real snow is a drive, and Wintergreen, Massanutten and Bryce are the parks to weigh.

  • 86 mi to the closest park
  • 0 within 60 miles
  • 3 with night tubing
  • 0 with a lift back up

Distances are straight-line miles from central Richmond; driving is usually 20–40% longer. Parks span Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia.

  1. Wintergreen Resort - The Plunge

    Wintergreen, VA · 86 mi straight-line

    • 10 lanes
    • Night tubing
    • Reservations required
    • Age 6+
    From $39

  2. Massanutten Resort

    Massanutten, VA · 92 mi straight-line

    • 16 lanes
    • Night tubing
    • Snowmaking
    • Reservations required
    From $35

  3. Bryce Resort

    Basye, VA · 114 mi straight-line

    • 3 lanes
    • Reservations required
    • Age 4+
    From $35

  4. Winter City Lights Penguin Plunge Ice Tubing

    Olney, MD · 114 mi straight-line

    • 8 lanes
    • Night tubing
    • Snowmaking
    • Walk-up OK

  5. Timberline Mountain

    Davis, WV · 149 mi straight-line

    • 2 lanes

How to choose near Richmond

Richmond is far from reliable snow, so plan tubing as a trip. The nearest park is Wintergreen Resort’s The Plunge at about 86 miles, with 10 lanes and evening sessions Thursday to Saturday. It lists a minimum age of 6 and a 42-inch minimum height, and requires reservations.

Massanutten Resort is about 92 miles away with 16 lanes, night sessions and snowmaking, and it’s the largest hill in reach. Bryce Resort is about 114 miles out with 3 lanes, a minimum age of 4 and a 36-inch minimum height.

If you’re willing to go about 114 miles north, Winter City Lights Penguin Plunge Ice Tubing in Maryland has 8 lanes, night sessions, snowmaking and no reservation requirement.

Timberline Mountain in West Virginia is about 149 miles out with 2 lanes.

Since natural snow is unreliable here, favor parks that list snowmaking, and confirm the day’s conditions. Our guide to snow tubing in the South explains the trade-offs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest snow tubing to Richmond?

Wintergreen Resort - The Plunge in Wintergreen, Virginia is the closest park we track, about 86 miles from Richmond in a straight line. Drive time depends on route and weather.

Is there night tubing near Richmond?

Yes. 3 of the parks on this list offer evening sessions under lights, including Wintergreen Resort - The Plunge, Massanutten Resort, Winter City Lights Penguin Plunge Ice Tubing. Night hours usually run on weekends and holidays; check each park's schedule.

Do tubing parks near Richmond require reservations?

Wintergreen, Massanutten and Bryce all list reservations as required. Winter City Lights in Olney, MD lists them as not required, though it is about 114 miles away.

What's the cheapest snow tubing near Richmond?

Massanutten Resort lists $35 Monday to Thursday and $49 Friday to Sunday and holidays. Bryce lists $35 for a 90-minute session, and Wintergreen lists $39 on Fridays, $44 on weekends and holidays, and a $19 Thursday Locals Night.

See everything on the full tubing map, or browse other cities and planning guides.