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The Best Snow Tubing In The Area Can Be Found At Wisp Resort In Maryland

Wisp Resort in McHenry, Maryland offers thrilling snow tubing and other winter activities suitable for all ages.

Updated Feb 10, 2022

Written by 

Jamie Alvarenga

Wintertime is a magical time. Just because temperatures have dropped doesn't mean you can't have amazing outdoor adventures. If you enjoy snow sports, try snow tubing in Maryland at Wisp Resort. We especially love this particular activity because it's suitable for nearly any age, and it's easy to do. Read on for the details and prepare for a whole lot of fast fun!

Oh the weather outside may be frightful, but Wisp Resort is snowy and delightful. Find this local gem in McHenry, which is in the western part of the state. It truly has the best snow tubing in Maryland.

Map showing the location of Wisp Resort in Maryland, near Oakland, with major highways and nearby cities labeled.
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Wisp Resort actually offers outdoorsy activities year-round, but it's mostly known for being one of the better ski resorts in Maryland. However, ski slopes are only the beginning of the fun you can have here.

A snowy ski slope under a clear blue sky, with trees and a building in the foreground.
Facebook / Wisp Resort

In the wintertime you can also go snowboarding, snowshoeing, ride the mountain coaster, and of course... enjoy snow tubing! With some of the best tubing hills in Maryland, you will have a thrilling day of family fun at Wisp Resort.

A man and a girl in winter clothing joyfully slide down a snowy hill on inflatable tubes.
Facebook / Wisp Resort

The snow tubing course has 12 shoots that are each 750-feet long. Riders must be at least 4 years old and 42 inches in height. So if your kiddo enjoys sled riding hills in Maryland, they are sure to enjoy the tubing at this resort.

Two people sit on a snow tube, smiling as they slide down a snowy hill with other tubing lanes in the background.
Facebook / Wisp Resort

Sit back and relax as the convenient conveyor carpets take you up the hill. Then, choose a shoot and zoom down the slick shoot. Arriving with a group? Have fun racing each other down the hill! You will make so many great memories snow tubing in Maryland.

Snow tubing hill at night, with people sliding down and a warm building nearby, illuminated by bright lights.
Facebook / Wisp Resort

Of course, you'll want to bundle up with a jacket, hat, gloves, and boots. Loose clothing is not permitted so if you're wearing a scarf, be sure to tie it tight. Find more details in the link listed below, and happy tubing!

Aerial view of a snowy landscape at sunset, featuring a river, forested hills, and a ski resort.
Facebook / Wisp Resort

For more information about snow tubing in Maryland at Wisp Resort, including pricing, click here. You can also follow the official Wisp Resort Facebook page to stay up to date on deals, special events, and more.

In the mood for more frozen fun in Maryland? Then check out the Christmas-themed ice land at Gaylord National Resort.

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