Experience Ruidoso Winter Park Ski Resort with snow tubing, zip lines, heated igloos, and family-friendly amenities. Rated 4.2 from 2102 reviews in Ruidoso, NM.
Guests appreciate the variety of snow activities and friendly service, while noting that timing and age restrictions can affect the experience. This ski resort offers engaging outdoor fun with amenities that cater to families and accessibility needs.
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Ruidoso Winter Park is a ski resort located at 121 Ski Run Rd in Ruidoso, New Mexico. With a rating of 4.2 based on over 2,100 reviews, it offers a range of winter activities including snow-tubing runs, zip lines, and heated igloo tents available for rent. The park features carefully maintained snow, ensuring a reliable winter experience even in warmer conditions, as noted by visitors.
The resort is family-friendly and well-suited for children, with tubing slopes adaptable to different ages and a mountain coaster that received positive feedback for entertaining guests of various heights. Facilities include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms, underscoring the park’s attention to accessibility. On-site amenities such as a restaurant and multiple food trucks provide convenient dining options for visitors spending the day outdoors.
Guests recommend arriving early to avoid long lines that tend to form around midday, and purchasing tickets in advance is advised for smoother entry. Payment options are flexible, accepting credit and debit cards along with mobile NFC payments. Although some families found certain tubing areas too thrilling for younger children just beyond the height limits, the overall experience remains enjoyable, with friendly and helpful staff contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
Located in a scenic area known for winter sports, Ruidoso Winter Park attracts those looking for a diverse range of outdoor activities beyond traditional skiing. The combination of snow tubing, zip lining, and heated igloos offers a practical and varied day trip option for tourists and local visitors alike.
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We went by just for the zip line. It’s short but still a great experience for the small fee they charge. We enjoyed it!
We had a great time. Kids aged 5 and 3 - 5 year old was tall enough for all the chutes. It was hot when we went, about 75 degrees both days, and the snow was still able to stay in place. The second day we were there, we actually lucked into free tickets for the mountain coaster. We weren't sure if the kids were tall enough, but turns out they were. This ended up being a huge hit actually - a lot more fun than we expected. So glad we didn't pass up the opportunity. Friday was a small crowd, but we were shocked to see just how many people showed up on Saturday. The place was PACKED. Overall really good time, owner was a nice guy. We would go back. February 28, 2026.
Probably the best snowtubing park. We've been to multiple in Colorado and they are just straight down , no curves or bumps. This one has a little of each. They have food trucks and even clothes rentals for those who are not prepared for the cold. A nice fire is always going to warm you up. Note: They make their snow so even though they don't get much snow at times they always have it. They also have a little roller coaster ride that we've never done. Mostly because we've been every year but the prices seem to always go up so we don't want to pay for that separately. Overall, we have been ski ing in Colorado almost every year for about 25 years and always seem to swing down through Ruidoso to entertain new recruits that we bring to enjoy skiing and snowboarding with us. I'm sure we'll keep going unless prices get much higher. Also, please know that by lunch time the lines get ridiculously long. They need more access to the top. I hate lines so I stopped sliding a few yrs ago
It was a little Rainey and cold. The staff were so friendly and having fun we rode the tall tube hills and the staffed helped us try different tube positions like doing a train or Superman. It was a ton of fun. We also did the mountain roller coaster in the rain and it was a blast!!
I really wanted to give this place a 5, but my kids had a tough time here. They're at that in-between age where the tubing slides are too big/scary for them, but they just BARELY exceeded the height limit to go play in the kiddie area so we had to sit out most of the time. What saved this experience for me was the mountain coaster. My kids and I did that several times and the attendants were so kind. Overall, I would recommend this place, but I would advise if you have younger children to make sure this is age appropriate.
The snow tubing was fun but make sure to wear proper shoes as it is slippery from the snow. The mountain coaster was also a blast. I recommend getting there early as the lines become quite long at lunch time. I also love that there are multiple food trucks if you want to grab a quick bite.
Our family had a great time at this park. It was not over crowded. We arrived sharp at 9 am and by noon we were done.
We went on a Friday for a girls’ birthday trip and it was one of our best days of our trip! The snow tube park was super fun and we did not have to wait in any lines (because it was off-season). Miguel… can’t say enough good things about Miguel. He made it so fun, he pulled and whipped us down the hill on our tubes and offered to take pictures and videos of us. He made the day memorable. We also went over to the Eagle Mountain Coaster and that was so fun and we all ended the ride with huge smiles on our face. What a fun day! Thank you to the owner for hooking the birthday girl up with a free coaster ride.
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