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Beech Mountain Resort

📍 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604🗓 Opens November 30 (closing date not published)🏷 From $25/person
Magic carpet8 lanesNight tubingSnowmakingReservations requiredMin. height 42"

North Carolina's highest-elevation resort tubing, with 6 to 8 lanes up to 700 feet, snowmaking and cosmic evening sessions.

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What you get for the price

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Ages with sufficient height: $25 weekdays, $30 weekends/holidays

Rough cost for a family of four: about $100.00 at the posted starting rate, before rentals, food, or parking. Many parks sell tubing by the hour or by a fixed session rather than a full-day pass — check the note above for exactly what that price buys.

Our take

Beech Mountain sits at the highest elevation of any North Carolina resort, and its tubing park leans on snowmaking to stay open. The official page describes usually 6 to 8 lanes running up to 700 feet, with a Magic Carpet conveyor to bring you back to the top. In the evening, sessions add cosmic lighting effects and music.

Sessions start at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., and each lasts 1 hour 45 minutes. The listed price is $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends and holidays for riders tall enough, and prices are worth rechecking. Online tickets are required, so plan the booking before the drive. The rules are strict on two points: one person per tube, even for kids, and no ski boots.

On height, the official page lists a 42-inch minimum, while an older field in our record shows 50 inches. Measure your kids and confirm before you pay.

Two other parks sit within a few miles. Hawksnest Snow Tubing is about 5 miles away with far more lanes, and Sugar Mountain Resort is about 6 miles away. See the snowmaking list for similar parks.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Book a 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. session for the cosmic lights and music. Weekdays are cheaper at $25 versus $30 on weekends and holidays.

How long to budget

Plan about 2 hours: sessions run 1 hour 45 minutes, starting every 2 hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

What to bring

  • Waterproof gloves for repeated laps
  • Sneakers or boots, but not ski boots, which are prohibited

How to spend less here

  • Weekday sessions are listed at $25 versus $30 on weekends and holidays; check current rates.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Families whose kids clear the height line
  • Evening cosmic tubing with lights and music
  • Weekday visitors after the $25 rate

Skip it if

Your kids are under the height minimum (42 inches per the official page), or you want to ride with a child on your lap: one person per tube.

Worth pairing with

Hawksnest Snow Tubing is about 5 miles away with up to 30 lanes; pick Beech for the cosmic sessions and lower weekday price, Hawksnest for scale.

Common questions

What is the height minimum?

The official page lists 42 inches. Our record shows 50 in a height field, so confirm the current rule before you book.

Can a parent ride with a child?

No. The official page says one person per tube, and children cannot share with adults.

Are tickets sold at the hill?

Online tickets are required for all participants, so book ahead.

When is Beech Mountain Resort open?

Opens November 30 (closing date not published). Variable, sessions every 2 hours. Hours: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm (1 hour 45 minute sessions).

How much does Beech Mountain Resort cost?

Tubing starts at $25 per person. Ages with sufficient height: $25 weekdays, $30 weekends/holidays

Do I need a reservation for Beech Mountain Resort?

Yes — this park requires reservations rather than walk-up tickets. Book ahead, especially for a weekend or holiday slot.

Is there a minimum age or height at Beech Mountain Resort?

Minimum height is 42 inches.

How Beech Mountain Resort compares in North Carolina

We track 3 tubing hills in North Carolina. At $25 a head this one sits below the state median of $42, undercutting 2 of the 3 paid parks we track here.

It runs 8 lanes against a state average of about 19, so it is smaller than most of its neighbours, which can mean longer waits when it is busy.

Other tubing hills near Beech Mountain

Quick facts

SeasonOpens November 30 (closing date not published)
Days openVariable, sessions every 2 hours
Hours10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm (1 hour 45 minute sessions)
AdmissionFrom $25
Liftmagic carpet
Lanes8
ReservationsRequired
CountyAvery

Sources

beechmtn.com

Checked September 2026.