Tube Howelsen (City of Steamboat Springs) (Steamboat Springs)

Tube Howelsen (City of Steamboat Springs) in Steamboat Springs: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $40 per rider for a one-hour time slot (same price for all ages).

Address845 Howelsen Pkwy, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

HoursWINTER ONLY (snow tubing season at Howelsen Hill; season dates follow the ski area's winter operation). Daily 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., last time slot starts at 5:00 p.m.; CLOSED daily 2:00-3:00 p.m. for grooming, per the City's Tube Howelsen page. One-hour time slots on the hour.

Prices$40 per rider for a one-hour time slot (same price for all ages)

Price notesCity-published price. 25% discount for parties of 15 or more, redeemed at purchase through the Ticket Office. Group buyout listed at $1,250/hour. Tubes are provided; outside tubes/sleds are not permitted, and hard-shell ski boots are not permitted.

Age notesThe City's Tube Howelsen page sets the rule, not an age tier: all riders must be at least 36 inches tall, every rider including children needs their own ticket and tube (no lap riding), and riders 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The 0-2 band is excluded because the 36-inch minimum rules out most children under 3.

BookingReservations can be made up to 30 days in advance, online or in person at the Ticket Office, and the City says advance purchase/reservation is highly recommended especially over holidays — walk-up purchases are not guaranteed. Cancel up to 48 hours ahead for a full refund; an online waiver is required for every rider before tubing.

Suggested timeAbout 1 hours

ParkingHowelsen Hill base parking lot; check in at the gazebo near the first parking area across from the baseball fields, or at the Ticket Office in the northwest corner of the lot. Parking fee Not confirmed.

Hours in detailRe-verified on the City Hours page this pass: open every day 10am-6pm in season, one-hour slots on the hour, last slot starts 5pm. The City's Tube Howelsen page (at collection) adds a daily 2:00-3:00pm grooming closure - plan around a midday pause.

Tickets & bookingReservations open up to 30 days ahead, online or at the Ticket Office, and are highly recommended - walk-ups are not guaranteed. Cancel up to 48 hours ahead for a full refund (City page, at collection).

Age notesOfficial rules (City): riders must be at least 36 inches tall; every rider needs their own ticket and tube - no lap riding; riders 12 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Tube Howelsen (City of Steamboat Springs) — Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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