When the snow starts to blanket the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s that time of year for snow tubing. Although you’ll have plenty of options for snow tubing facilities outside the state, you can also take advantage of the ones close by to North Georgia.
Resorts and outdoor centers like License to Chill and Stone Mountain Park offer snow tubing near Blue Ridge, GA. But you can drive to North Carolina and visit the Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center, Frozen Fall Tube Park, and Tube World.
In this article, I’ll look at snow tubing facilities with popular attractions for winter activities near Blue Ridge, Georgia. So, get your winter clothes on and take the sleek snow ride!
| Winter Parks with Snow Tubing | Snow Tubing Facility | Location | Estimated Distance from Blue Ridge, GA |
Highland Outpost | Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center | 7420 Dillard Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC | 78.9 miles |
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | Blizzard Mountain(License to Chill) | 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway Buford, GA | 79.8 mi |
Stone Mountain Park | Snow Mountain | 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Stone Mountain, GA | 109 miles |
Ski Sapphire | Frozen Fall Tube Park | 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC | 103 miles |
Cataloochee Ski Area | Tube World | 1080 Ski Lodge Road, Maggie Valley, NC | 101 miles |
1. Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center (Highlands Outpost)
| Address: 7420 Dillard Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC 28755, United States Contact No. +1 828-526-3737 Email Address: info@highlandsoutpost.com Estimated Travel Time (from Blue Ridge, GA): 1hr 38 min Route: Via US-76 E Visit Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center (Highlands Outpost) | Tickets & Pricing *2-hour rate: $25 per head *Combo rate: $77 per head for a 3-hour snow tubing + ice skating/2 roller coaster rides Activities: Snow Tubing Ice Skating Scaly Mountain roller coaster ride PicnicSnow Play |
The Highland Outpost’s Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center allows you to enjoy snow tubing, ice skating, and the Scaly Screamer roller coaster.
After getting your tickets, you’ll be led to the magic carpet, an escalator-like machine. The magic carpet will lift you to the top of the hill, where you can slide down the tubing lanes on an inner tube.
After savoring the experience, find a great spot in the picnic areas to play checker or have a cup of hot cocoa. You can also check out the skating rink and build your own snow angels or snowmen in the play area.
*Based on Tripadvisor’s information. 2022 pricing may vary, so visit their website during the season for more details.
2. Snow Mountain (Stone Mountain Park)
| Address: 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Stone Mountain, GA 380083, United States Contact No. +1 800-401-2407 Estimated Travel Time (from Blue Ridge, GA): 1hr 56 min Route: Via GA-5 S/GA-515 W and I-575 S Visit Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park | Tickets & Pricing *2-Hour Pass: $35.95 *Unlimited Pass: $59.95 *Toddlers (2 years and below): FREE Activities: Snow Tubing (Multiple options for kids & adults) Snow Zone Snow Play Area Stone Mountain Christmas |
The Snow Mountain in Stone Mountain Park has been home to many winter outdoor activities and is a wonderful place for family vacations. Your kids will have an unforgettable experience in the tubing lanes as they come in different forms, slopes, and heights.
Adults can enjoy the thrilling Dare Devil Plunge and the vibrant Galactic Snow Tubing, while the younger kids spend time in the Little Angels Snow Tubing and Fort Snow. Plus, if you want to slide down the lane as a family, you have the Avalanche Alley to check out.
* Based on 2019 Winter Admission Pricing; 2022 pricing may vary so, visit their website during the season for more information.
Disclaimer: As of this writing, there’s no information about the re-opening of Snow Mountain since it was closed last year due to COVID-19.
3. Blizzard Mountain (Margaritaville at Lanier Islands)
| Address: 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway Buford, GA 30518, United States Contact No. +1 470-323-3440 Email Address: info@margaritavillelanierislands.com Estimated Travel Time (from Blue Ridge, GA): 1hr 42 min Route: Via GA-52 E Visit Blizzard Mountain Snow Tubing (Margaritaville at Lanier Islands) | Tickets & Pricing *Admission: Complimentary with ticket/pass purchase *Activity/Ride Ticket Ticket Sheet (20 tickets) – $44.99 Individual Ticket – $2.50 *Snow Island Day Pass Regular – $49.99 (w/ discounts for military, seniors, and groups of 15+) Children (3-7) – $39.99Toddlers (2 & younger) – FREE *All-Access Day Pass (Unlimited Day Pass) Regular – $54.99 Family 4-pack – $219.99 Activities: Snow tubing Carnival amusement rides Snowball alley |
When planning a family vacation in Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, don’t forget to visit Blizzard Mountain at License to Chill. This hill stands at 575 ft and is one of the places for snow tubing near Blue Ridge, GA.
You can also explore the carnival amusement place where your kids can ride the carousel, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, etc. In the Snowball Alley, you can build your snowman and snow angels, then have lighthearted snowball fights.
* Based on 2021 Winter Admission Pricing; 2022 pricing may vary so, visit their website during the season for more information.
4. Frozen Fall Tube Park (Ski Sapphire & WNC Winter Fun)
| Address: 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC 28774 Contact No. +1 828-743-7663 Estimated Travel Time (from Blue Ridge, GA): 2hr 8 min Route: Via GA-515 E and US-64 E Visit Frozen Fall Tube Park (Ski Sapphire & WNC Winter Fun) | Tickets & Pricing Tube Park Rates (1.75 hours of Tubing Session) Public Rate – $30 Amenity Rate – $22.50 Activities: Snow Skiing Snow Boarding Snow Tubing |
The Ski Sapphire Valley is a popular site for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing adventure. You can buy individual tickets only when you visit the ski resort, but you have to ensure you get there first.
Tickets are sold like hotcakes during the peak holiday season. You can book a reservation only if you’re coming as a group of 10 or more.
Its Frozen Fall Tube Park has no height or weight limits, but you must sign a waiver form downloadable from their website. Once this is settled, all you got to do is enjoy the ride on the 500-ft tubing lanes and feel your adrenaline rising from its 60-ft vertical drop.
5. Tube World (Cataloochee Ski Area)
| Address: 1080 Ski Lodge Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, United States Contact Nos. +1 828-926-0285, +1 800-768-0285 Email Address: info@cataloochee.com Estimated Travel Time (from Blue Ridge, GA): 2hr 8 min Route: Via US-74 E Visit Tube World (Cataloochee Ski Area) | Tickets & Pricing Weekdays: $30 per head (1 hr 45 min session) Weekends/Holidays: $35 per head (1 hr 45 min session) |
The Tube world offers 18 slopes and trails like the Cat Cage Terrain Park. It’s a great place to learn snow tubing, skiing, and snowboarding if you’re completely new to the experience.
The best part of going to Tube World is having multiple options for terrains and tube lanes.
You can also look for nearby cabin rentals. Enjoy your mountain vacation getaway more by staying in a cozy cabin, relaxing in the hot tub, and playing in the game room (if there’s one) after a day of active winter fun.
Then, visit the nearby national parks, like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is home to animals like black bears and gray foxes.
Bottom Line
Finding the best snow tubing sites in Georgia can be an easy feat. But it depends on how far you want to go from Blue Ridge, GA.
You can visit the ones in the area and go for a road trip allowing you to pass small towns along the Blue Ridge Parkway (and do a little vacation side trip).
When going to North Carolina, also consider other snow tubing places like Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain Resort, and Beech Mountain Resort.
Other Activities You May Also Like…
- During summer, you can try tubing in the Toccoa river and other tubing places near Blue Ridge, GA
- Or enjoy a locally crafted beer at the best breweries in the area
- And if you’re interested in hitting the slopes out west, check out Colorado’s slopes, Park City and Salt Lake City Utah resorts!
