Your Guide to Winter in the Poconos: Snow, Skiing, Tubing, and More

Updated 2026

Winter in the Poconos is a good excuse to trade your usual routine for snow days, fresh air, and a little adventure. Skiing, snow tubing, and snowy trail days can fill the morning, with cozy stops waiting when you need to warm up.

Winter trips here don’t need a packed schedule to feel full. Pick a few favorites, leave room to wander, and let the weather help shape the day.

Wondering what winter in Pocono Pines feels like from here? Browse our rooms at Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi and picture your first snowy morning.

The Poconos are absolutely worth visiting in winter for outdoor adventure, cozy downtime, and plenty of options in between. Winter in the Poconos gives you snowy days outside with warm places to recharge in between.

Families planning a Poconos family vacation can mix winter activities with slower afternoons indoors. Couples can turn it into a romantic Poconos getaway with a snowy walk and a cozy afternoon together. With so many things to do in the Poconos in winter, each day can follow your mood.

Fresh Poconos snow makes it hard to stay inside for long. Pick your speed, bundle up, and spend the day skiing, snowboarding, or flying down a tubing hill.

Skiing in the Poconos gives beginners room to learn and experienced riders plenty to explore. At Jack Frost Big Boulder, you can move between two mountains and choose terrain that matches your comfort level.

Lessons and rentals help first-timers get settled before the first run. At Camelback, start with a lesson or head straight to the trails. Once you find a favorite run, see how many times you can squeeze it in.

Snow tubing in the Poconos brings the downhill rush without asking you to master a new sport. Jack Frost Big Boulder, Shawnee Mountain, and Camelback all offer places to grab a tube and go.

At Camelback, more than 40 lanes give your crew plenty of chances to race downhill. Galactic Tubing keeps the fun going after dark with the hill lit up around you.

Some winter days are more fun when you slow the pace a little. Trade the lift lines for skates, snowshoes, or cross-country skis and take in the scenery.

One of our favorite spots for ice skating in the Poconos is Sand Spring Lake at Hickory Run State Park. Bring your skates, bundle up, and spend a winter afternoon gliding across the natural ice.

Take another lap, stop for a photo, then head somewhere warm afterward. Check conditions before you go because the park does not monitor ice thickness.

Fresh snow turns a walk through Hickory Run into a quieter winter adventure. Strap on snowshoes, choose a trail that suits your pace, and listen for the crunch underfoot.

Keep an eye out for animal tracks and snow-covered trees as you wander. Cover some ground or make the outing as leisurely as you like.

Cross-country skiing lets you pick up the pace without racing through the scenery. Hickory Run has 14 miles of designated trails, giving you several routes to choose from.

Find your rhythm and let the trail lead the afternoon. Check the difficulty before heading out, since the park does not groom these routes.

One of the best parts of winter in the Poconos is how many ways you can get outside. Head into the woods, climb into the saddle, or pick up the pace on a snowmobile.

Winter hiking means quieter trails, crisp air, and plenty to notice along the way. Hickory Run State Park stays open year-round, with more than 40 miles of trails to explore.

For a shorter outing, we like the Hawk Falls Trail and its 25-foot payoff waterfall. Pull on sturdy boots, check conditions, and give yourself extra time when snow or ice appears.

Trade your hiking boots for a saddle and let someone else handle the footsteps. Daisy Field Farm offers guided rides year-round through fields, forest, and around the pond.

Bundle up, settle in, and enjoy the winter landscape from a different seat. The relaxed pace works especially well when your legs need a break.

Hickory Run opens designated snowmobile trails when conditions allow, adding more speed to your winter plans. Cover more ground, follow the marked routes, and enjoy another side of the park.

Prefer something slower? Daisy Field Farm also offers carriage rides through its property. Bundle up, settle back, and let the horses take it from there.

Cold fingers are a good sign that it’s time to head inside for a while. Start with a latte or pastry at our Coffee Shop Café, open daily throughout winter.

Your temporary Lake Naomi Club membership also opens the year-round Logan Steele Community Center. Summit Lanes adds bowling, billiards, and arcade games when your crew wants a change of scenery.

Visiting around Christmas or New Year’s? Add a few of our favorite holiday activities in the Poconos to your plans.

A Poconos winter getaway should leave room for adventure, good food, and slower evenings back at the Lodge. Start each morning with our made-to-order breakfast, then head out whenever you’re ready.

Your stay includes temporary access to Lake Naomi Club’s Platinum amenities throughout your visit. Select rooms and cabin suites also have gas fireplaces for a warm finish to the day.

Ready to make winter in the Poconos your next getaway? Book your stay at Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi and start planning your snow days.