Snow tubing in Michigan

Boyne Mountain operates a large dedicated tubing park with resort-provided tubes and eight groomed lanes. The covered conveyor carries riders uphill, reducing the repeated climbing that can tire younger visitors.

Sessions run for one hour, and date-based pricing begins around $32 with higher prices on some weekends and holidays. Smaller riders who meet the minimum height may participate with a qualifying adult under the park’s connected-tube rules.

Check before leaving: Session availability, current price, weather status, and the complete partner-riding requirements.

Cannonsburg gives Grand Rapids-area families a dedicated tubing experience without requiring ski or snowboard equipment. Riders descend individually on groomed lanes, then use the Magic Carpet conveyor to return uphill.

The two-hour format provides more time than many Michigan tubing sessions. Every participant must meet the posted height rule, use the facility’s tube, and complete a waiver; linked tubes are not permitted.

Check before leaving: Reservations and same-day snow conditions, particularly during warmer winter periods.

Timberlee Hills uses a wide open slope instead of narrow chutes, giving the descent more of a traditional sledding feel. Riders use provided tubes and a handle-tow system for the return uphill.

Participants must be able to use the tow and descend independently. The base lodge serves food and drinks, complimentary helmets are available in limited supply, and outdoor fire pits add a warming stop.

Current note: The official page says tubing returns in 2027. Watch for reservations and condition updates before planning the trip.

Treetops offers a steeper resort experience with two runs, an approximately 80-foot vertical drop, and a Magic Carpet return. Tubing operates as a separate activity, so no downhill-sports experience is needed.

Only one rider is allowed in each tube, and capacity is controlled by scheduled sessions. The resort recommends arriving before the reserved time to complete check-in without losing time on the hill.

Check before leaving: Session price, availability, waiver requirements, and weather-related changes.

Snow Snake maintains a separate tubing operation with groomed runs and handle-tow lifts. Tubes are supplied, and the main lodge provides a nearby place for food and a warm break.

The ski area confirms that tubing will continue, while its detailed 2026–27 schedule is still being updated. Recently published rates and hours describe the format but should not be treated as the new season’s final information.

Check before leaving: New-season hours, ticket price, waiver details, and current snow report.

Hanson Hills places its dedicated tube hill beside the downhill ski area. Riders descend in their own tube and use the tow for the return, creating a straightforward community recreation experience.

Children must ride the tow and descend independently; lap riding is not allowed. The site commonly offers concessions and a warming fire pit, while limited session capacity makes reservations useful.

Check before leaving: The operations calendar, available session times, and new-season rates.

Mt. Holiday’s tube run provides a winter hill experience without equipment rental or lessons. Facility tubes and an uphill tow handle the repeated trips, while the base area includes a restaurant and warming space.

The community nonprofit is preparing for the 2026–27 snow season, but the dedicated tubing schedule and pricing have not yet been released. Riders must be able to use the tube and follow attendants’ directions independently.

Check before leaving: Reservation availability, tube-run hours, and operating conditions.

Timber Ridge has a dedicated setup with multiple lanes and a moving sidewalk return. The capacity and conveyor distinguish it from smaller walk-up hills in southwest Michigan.

Recent operating rules required one person per tube and prohibited ski boots in the tubing area. Helmets were optional and available to rent. The ski area has confirmed its return, while the next tubing schedule remains pending.

Check before leaving: Updated session length, current rates, ticket availability, and rider requirements.

Echo Valley is a winter recreation park rather than a ski resort. Its long tubing hill uses supplied tubes, and admission has also covered the park’s toboggan runs and skating when conditions permit.

The warming lodge includes a fireplace, concessions, restrooms, and an observation area. The paved return surface is heated, though the park does not use a full moving conveyor for the uphill trip.

Current note: The completed season ended in February 2026. Confirm the next opening and conditions before driving to the park.

Michigan Technological University’s Mont Ripley ski area overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and includes a dedicated public tube park. Families can choose an all-day ticket or a smaller five-run package instead of committing to a fixed timed session.

Children age eight and younger must be accompanied by an adult, while independent riders must meet the height rule. Group arrangements and private weekday events may also be available.

Check before leaving: The daily report, current tube-park hours, and weather-related operating changes.

Otsego Resort’s three-lane hill lets non-skiers take part in the Gaylord resort’s winter activity. A dedicated tow brings each rider back to the starting area after the descent.

The short sessions work as a stand-alone stop or as one part of a resort day. Visitors are encouraged to reserve through the Winter Sports Center because operating blocks and capacity vary.

Check before leaving: Available times, current price, group size limits, and snow conditions.

Hawk Island is a purpose-built public-park hill with snowmaking and a conveyor return. Ticketed sessions manage capacity, and the warming building and snack facilities provide shelter between runs.

Snowmaking helps the Lansing operation through inconsistent natural snowfall, though temperatures still affect the ability to build and maintain the surface. Ingham County’s current winter page confirms the tubing program continues.

Check before leaving: The county’s winter-conditions page for opening dates, available sessions, and closures.

Bowers Farm is the weather-resistant option on this page. Its synthetic hill can host tubing without natural snow, giving southeast Michigan families a more dependable choice during dry winter spells.

Riders use farm-provided tubes and walk back uphill. The winter event also includes farm animals, bonfires, hot drinks, food, and a farm store; non-riders can enter the surrounding Winter Park without a tubing ticket.

Check before leaving: Advance ticket availability, the next Winter Park dates, and the farm’s independent-rider guidance.

Gauci uses part of its Irish Hills golf property for seasonal tubing. It fills a geographic gap for families around Lenawee County and offers an indoor food stop at the resort’s pizzeria and pub.

The current site lists winter tubing as an amenity but does not publish detailed lanes, lift arrangements, sessions, or next-season pricing. Treat it as a conditions-dependent local option rather than a large scheduled tube park.

Check before leaving: Whether the hill is open, tube availability, admission, and the current snow base.

Ski Brule’s Homestead hill offers a simpler Upper Peninsula experience: riders use resort tubes and walk back uphill instead of taking a conveyor. Additional tubing programs may appear on selected dates or for advance group arrangements.

The tubing schedule changes with the resort calendar, snowmaking, and natural conditions. It can pair easily with other winter activities for families already visiting the Iron River area.

Check before leaving: Which tubing area is running, registration requirements, pricing, and the current conditions report.

Drummond Island Resort lists tubing and sledding among its winter activities. The bay-side island setting distinguishes it from ski-area tube parks and makes the hill suitable as part of a longer resort stay.

The resort does not publish a lane count, lift configuration, or detailed ticket schedule, so visitors should expect a modest hill rather than a major conveyor-served attraction. Other on-property winter activities may include snowshoeing, skiing, skating, and snowmobiling.

Check before leaving: Current hill conditions, available tubes, winter services, and ferry travel considerations.