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Snow tubing near Sacramento
Dodge Ridge is the nearest tubing park at about 67 miles from Sacramento, and eleven more parks sit between 73 and 84 miles out, so the choice is wide but nothing is a short drive.
- 67 mi to the closest park
- 0 within 60 miles
- 2 with night tubing
- 8 with a lift back up
Distances are straight-line miles from central Sacramento; driving is usually 20–40% longer. Parks span California, Nevada.
- From $30
Dodge Ridge (Leland Snow Play)
Pinecrest, CA · 67 mi straight-line
- Lift back up
- Walk-up OK
- 36" min height
- From $64
Soda Springs Mountain Resort
Soda Springs, CA · 77 mi straight-line
- Lift back up
- Snowmaking
- Walk-up OK
- Age 8+
- From $20
Sugar Bowl Resort
Norden, CA · 79 mi straight-line
- 10 lanes
- Lift back up
- Reservations required
- 42" min height
- From $83
Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, CA · 80 mi straight-line
- 3 lanes
- Lift back up
- Night tubing
- Reservations required
- 40" min height
Boreal Mountain Resort
Soda Springs, CA · 80 mi straight-line
- Lift back up
- Snowmaking
- Walk-up OK
- 42" min height
Sierra-at-Tahoe (Blizzard Mountain Tubing)
Twin Bridges, CA · 81 mi straight-line
- 2 lanes
- Tow-rope lift
- Snowmaking
- Walk-up OK
- 42" min height
Tahoe Donner Snowplay
Truckee, CA · 81 mi straight-line
- 6 lanes
- Lift back up
- Snowmaking
- Reservations required
- 36" min height
- From $35
How to choose near Sacramento
For the shortest drive, Dodge Ridge (Leland Snow Play) is about 67 miles away with a handle tow and a 36-inch minimum height. It sells first-come, first-served 2-hour tickets at $30.
The Tahoe-side cluster sits at 76 to 84 miles. Sugar Bowl Resort has 10 lanes and a magic carpet and requires reservations. Tahoe Donner Snowplay has 6 lanes, requires reservations, and sells tickets online up to 7 days ahead. Palisades Tahoe has 3 lanes and lists Disco Tubing at $83, with reservations required.
If you’d rather show up without booking, Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal, Northstar and Sierra-at-Tahoe all list no reservation requirement. Sierra-at-Tahoe lets children under 42 inches ride free with a paying adult.
For the biggest hill, Wildslide Winter Park in Reno has 20 lanes about 100 miles away, at $35 for ages 4 to 15 and $45 for ages 16 and up.
Rates change, so confirm on each site. Our guide to choosing a park can help you narrow it down.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest snow tubing to Sacramento?
Dodge Ridge (Leland Snow Play) in Pinecrest, California is the closest park we track, about 67 miles from Sacramento in a straight line. Drive time depends on route and weather.
Is there night tubing near Sacramento?
Yes. 2 of the parks on this list offer evening sessions under lights, including Palisades Tahoe, Granlibakken Tahoe. Night hours usually run on weekends and holidays; check each park's schedule.
Which tubing parks near Sacramento skip reservations?
Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley, Northstar, Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch and Sierra-at-Tahoe list reservations as not required. Sugar Bowl, Palisades Tahoe and Tahoe Donner list them as required, Wildslide takes walk-ins when space allows, and Donner Ski Ranch sells tickets in person only.
What's the cheapest snow tubing near Sacramento?
Dodge Ridge lists $30 for a 2-hour ticket, first-come, first-served. Sugar Bowl lists $20 for children under 42 inches in its snow play area and $40 for riders over 42 inches. Soda Springs ($64 to $89) and Palisades Tahoe ($83 for Disco Tubing) sit at the top end.
See everything on the full tubing map, or browse other cities and planning guides.