When snow flies in Nevada, it means there will be lots of great opportunities for outdoor winter fun! Snow sledding and tubing are great options for people who may not enjoy skiing and snowboarding but want to feel the thrill of going downhill. Here are several places in known to be good choices for snow tubing and sledding in Nevada.

1. Galena Creek Regional Park, Reno

Galena Creek Regional Park, North Entrance - 18250, South Entrance, 18350 Mt Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511, USA
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This beautiful park is located near Reno. Sledding and tubing can be done although there are few "big" hills and it can get a bit crowded on the weekends. It's also a great spot to play in the snow, hike, and cross-country ski. If you are looking for a nice spot to go sledding in Reno, the park is located at 18250 Mount Rose Highway.

Enjoy a day at Galena Creek Regional Park sled riding in Nevada in this video from Tony's vlogs:

2. Tahoe Meadows, Reno/Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Meadows
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Tahoe Meadows, Nevada 89704, USA
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Tahoe Meadows is also known as the start of the Tahoe Rim Trail. It's a terrific spot for sledding and tubing, as well as other snow fun. Certain spots are for snowmobile use only so be sure to avoid those when sledding. To get there, take State Route 431 AKA the Mount Rose Highway going south of Reno. You can find lots of free parking along the road where the meadows are.

3. Spooner Summit, Incline Village

Spooner Summit, Incline Village
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Incline Village, NV 89451, USA
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This area is located at the corner of Highway 50 and Highway 28 in Incline Village. It's a large park area that is not maintained or supervised. Tubing and sledding are very popular here and parking can be found along the road.

Check out a few more places to enjoy sledding near you in Nevada in this video from Gabriella Viola:

4. Lee Canyon/Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort

Lee Canyon (Las Vegas area)
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Lee Canyon, 6725 Lee Canyon Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89124, USA
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The Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort in Lee Canyon is located off State Route 156 on 6725 Lee Canyon Road. This small resort has an area for tubing (as well as skiing and snowboarding). If you drive along Lee Canyon Road you may also see some hilly spots that locals make use of for tubing and sledding.

5. Cave Lake State Park, Ely

Cave Lake State Park, Ely
Cave Lake State Park, US Highway 93-Success Summit, Ely, NV 89301, USA
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Cave Lake State Park in Ely is an excellent spot for all sorts of winter activities. Sledding and tubing are popular, as well as ice skating on the lake, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. The park is located 15 miles southeast of Ely off the US 50/6/93 and Success Summit Road.

6. Elko Snobowl Ski and Bike Park, Elko

Elko Snobowl Ski and Bike Park, Elko
Snobowl Ski & Bike Park, 1992 Snowbowl Rd, Elko, NV 89801, USA
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The Snobowl has options for sledding and tubing fun, as well as for skiers and snowshoers. The park is a non-profit run by volunteers. You can find the Elko Snobowl on North 5th Street at 1992 Snowbowl Road, about 15 minutes out of Elko proper.

The Elko Snobowl is a wonderful place to go sledding, skiing, and snow-biking, check it out in this video from Rodney Badger:

Do you have a favorite spot for sledding and tubing in Nevada? Share your best sledding in Nevada locations with us in the comments! Then, book your stay at this beautiful mountain Chalet in Stateline, Nevada, right next to some amazing sledding hills (and skiing too!)

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Chris Muras | January 09, 2024

What are some things to do in Nevada in winter?
Nevada may be known for its hot dry summers, but its winters can be filled with snowy activities if you know where to look. Here are a few fun things to do in Nevada in winter:

  • Go ice skating at the Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV: If you are looking for something a little more family-friendly on the Las Vegas Strip head to the Cosmopolitan for an evening of ice skating surrounded by the lights of the city. It might be hard to believe you are in the middle of the desert when you gracefully glide across this beautiful ice rink near the Bellagio Hotel. It makes for a wonderfully romantic evening with someone special as well.
  • Go on a snow tubing adventure near Lake Tahoe: One of the best places to go sledding in Nevada is on the epic tubing runs you'll find. One of our favorites is at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course on the California side of Tahoe. There is also one at the Glen Nugget on the Nevada side.
  • Fire and Ice Winter Festival, Ely, NV: There is no better way to warm up in the winter than at Nevada's Fire and Ice Festival. It is a three-day event that happens toward the end of January. Enjoy masterfully created snow and ice sculptures, participate in cross-country skiing, fat bike, and snowshoeing events, or simply watch with a hot cup of cocoa. It is a free event, so bundle up and celebrate winter in Nevada.

If you are looking for a good list of activities, places to stay, and winter adventures in Nevada, check out our ultimate guide to winter attractions in Nevada.

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