Best Family Activities in the Poconos During Winter

The Pocono Mountains are one of the best winter destinations for families on the East Coast, especially those

with kids who want a mix of outdoor adventure and indoor fun. Between skiing at Camelback Mountain, snow

tubing, indoor water parks, and vacation homes loaded with game rooms and hot tubs, there's enough to fill a

full weekend without anyone getting bored. Here are the best family activities in the Poconos during winter.

Snow Tubing at Camelback Mountain

If your family does one thing during a winter trip to the Poconos, make it snow tubing at Camelback Mountain.

It's one of the largest snow tubing parks in the country with over 40 lanes, and no experience is needed. Kids as

young as 3 (at least 33 inches tall) can ride, which makes it genuinely family-friendly, not just "family-friendly"

with a bunch of restrictions.

Camelback Mountain is within 10 to 15 minutes of most Pocono Pads vacation homes, so you can be back at

the cabin for hot chocolate before the kids start melting down.

Buy tubing passes online in advance. Weekend sessions sell out, especially during school breaks and holiday

weekends like Presidents Day.

Skiing and Snowboarding for Kids

Camelback Mountain also offers skiing and snowboarding lessons for kids and beginners. Their learning area is

separate from the main runs, so first-timers aren't dodging experienced skiers. The rental shop has equipment

for all ages.

If your kids have never skied before, a half-day lesson plus a half-day of tubing makes for a perfect first trip.

They get to try both without being exhausted from either.

Indoor Water Parks

For families that want a break from the cold, Camelbeach Indoor Waterpark (the indoor section of Camelback

Resort) and Kalahari Resort's indoor water park are the two main options in the area. Camelbeach Indoor is

connected to Camelback Lodge, and Kalahari is one of the largest indoor water parks in the country.

Both have slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and splash areas for younger kids. If you're staying for a full weekend,

one day on the mountain and one day at the water park is a solid family itinerary.

Game Rooms, Slides, and Arcades at Your Cabin

This is where vacation homes in the Poconos have a real advantage over hotels. Many Pocono Pads properties

come with game rooms, pool tables, arcade machines, indoor slides, and even bowling lanes. For families with

kids, these features mean the cabin itself becomes part of the entertainment.

After a day of skiing or tubing, kids can burn off remaining energy in the game room while adults cook dinner or

sit by the fire. It's the kind of setup that makes parents say "why didn't we do this sooner."Hot Tubs and Fire Pits

For families, a hot tub after a cold day on the mountain is a highlight, not just for adults. Kids love it. A fire pit

adds another layer: roast marshmallows, tell stories, and enjoy the quiet of the Pocono woods at night.

Many Pocono Pads vacation homes have both. Check the property listing for specifics on outdoor amenities

before booking.

Sledding and Snow Play

Not every winter activity needs a lift ticket. If your vacation home sits on a property with a hill or open space,

bring sleds from home and let the kids go at it. Some Pocono Pads properties sit on wooded lots with natural

terrain that works perfectly for casual sledding and snowball fights.

Check the weather before your trip. Fresh snow makes all the difference.

Where to Eat with Kids

The Tannersville and Bartonsville areas near Camelback have a variety of family-friendly restaurants within a

short drive. Options range from pizza and burgers to sit-down Italian and American spots. Most are casual and

kid-friendly without needing a reservation.

If you'd rather stay in, most Pocono Pads vacation homes have full kitchens. Cooking at the cabin is often

easier with kids, and you save on restaurant costs over a long weekend.

Plan a Family Winter Trip to the Poconos

The best family winter trips to the Poconos combine outdoor adventure with cabin comfort. Ski or tube in the

morning, hit the water park or game room in the afternoon, and wind down with a hot tub or fire pit in the

evening.

Pocono Pads manages over 40 vacation homes in the Pocono Mountains, many with game rooms, hot tubs,

fire pits, and full kitchens that make family trips easy. Browse family-friendly properties at poconopads.com and

book direct for the best pricing.