Snow tubing park · Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Snow Play review
Big Bear Snow Play is a tubing park on Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake, with lift-served tubing runs from mid-November to Easter and go-karts and a ropes course in the warmer months. It is about 1.9 miles from Snow Summit's main address.
- Best for: A first snow day with kids
- 1.9 mi from Snow Summit
- Season: Mid-November to Easter
- Our score 5.2/10
At a glance
- Snow tubing park
- 42825 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake
- Tubing from mid-November to Easter
- At least 36 inches tall; 36 to 42 inches ride with a paying adult
- Best for: a first snow day with kids
- Official website: bigbearsnowplay.com
Our score
5.2 /10
The tubing itself is fun; long weekend waits and uneven organisation cost it points.
- The experience itself 6
- Value 4
- Crowds and wait 4
- Setting and access 6
What it is known for
The tubing runs are liked, especially the evening sessions, but reviewers often complain about disorganised lines and inconsistent management.
Some call it fairly priced; others say it costs too much for the wait. Weekends are crowded.
Strengths and limits
Pros
- Lift-served runs, no walking up
- Evening sessions
- Go-karts and a ropes course in the warmer months
Cons
- Long weekend waits
- Uneven organisation
- Mixed value
Before you go
What is the height rule?
At least 36 inches to pass the snow-play gate; riders from 36 to 42 inches share a tube with a paying adult, per the operator's own page.
When is it open for tubing?
From mid-November to Easter, per the operator.
How do I avoid the lines?
Go on a weekday; reviewers report long waits on weekends.
Where it is
Nearby alternatives
Who reviewed this
Jenna Whitcomb
Local guide editor
Jenna Whitcomb edits Near Big Bear. Every place on this page was checked against the business's own website and OpenStreetMap on the date below.
- Updated
- September 22, 2026