How long is the pass?

The full-day combo pass covers six hours of access to tubing, trails, ponds, and the bonfire area.

What are the age and height requirements for tubing?

Tubing guests must be at least 4 years old; tubers must be at least 36 inches tall to ride the tube lift. Kids under 36 inches can use the free BYOS kiddie hill.

Yes—single and double snow tubes are included with the pass; staff oversee lift loading and safety.

Can I ice fish or skate on site?

Yes—Beaver Meadows has ponds used for ice fishing and skating when ice conditions are safe; staff will confirm ice thickness and access.

Is parking available?

On-site parking is available but can fill on busy weekends—arrive at opening to secure a spot.

Full-Day Snow Tubing, Ice Fishing & Bonfire at Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

Q: Is a meal included?

Yes—each pass includes a bratwurst or hot dog, chips, and a non-alcoholic beverage.

At Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, winter arrives with a lot of momentum. Perched at 8,000–8,500 feet on the northern edge of the Front Range, this family-run ranch operates what’s billed as Colorado’s oldest and longest-running snow tube park, and it turns classic mountain weather into a full-day playfield. The main draw is seven snow tube runs that cater to all thrill levels—from mellow cruiser lanes to an “EXTREME” chute that lets you test speed and airtime. A covered lift returns tubers to the top, so you spend hours sliding instead of lugging, and the warming shed with a fireplace at the base is a genuine comfort between runs.

Beyond the tubes, the property folds into subalpine forest and open meadows threaded with cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. Small, iced-over ponds dot the ranch: some open for ice fishing, others groomed for skating or pond hockey when conditions allow. The bonfire area is a social center by afternoon—hot coals, camp chairs, and the smell of bratwurst or hot dogs from the included meal that comes with the full-day pass. Kids shorter than 36 inches have a free BYOS kiddie hill, while all tubers must be at least 4 years old and able to handle the tube’s handles to ride the lift.

Practical details matter at this altitude. Expect variable mountain weather—wind, sun, and sudden flurries—so layer up and carry eyewear and gloves. The ranch averages 5–10 runs per hour per tube on busy days, making a six-hour pass a solid value for families or mixed-skill groups. Staff manage single and double tubes and enforce straightforward safety rules; attendants and clear signage keep the park moving.

Where Beaver Meadows stands out is its play-to-stay-all-day design: sliding, skating, fishing, skiing, a warming shed, and a communal bonfire under tall lodgepole pines feels like a concentrated sample of Colorado winter recreation. It’s a low-barrier gateway into alpine winter sport—no lift tickets to buy, no complicated rentals to navigate—yet it’s honest mountain time: cold air, bright sun, pine scent, and a river-rock lodge aura. For anyone staying in Red Feather Lakes or passing through the Fort Collins corridor, this ranch offers a full winter day that’s equal parts adrenaline and comfort, and a good reason to plan a stop when the high country turns white.

The ranch’s six-hour combo pass includes a bratwurst or hot dog, chips and a non-alcoholic beverage, a pragmatic perk that keeps energy up between runs. Staff can advise on trail conditions for skate and classic cross-country skis, and on ice thickness before fishing or skating. Weekends fill early; arrive at opening to secure parking and get the most out of daylight and lift cycles often.