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The 20 Best Indoor Water Parks in the U.S.

Avalanche Bay

Regardless of how grey and miserable it is outside, an indoor water park guarantees a ton of fun for the whole family. The best news? The US has a bunch of them. Regardless of which part of the country you live in, you're never too far away from surf, slides, waves, and more fun than you can shake a stick at. If grey skies and freezing temperatures are turning your smile upside down, pack up the family and prepare to shake off the seasonal blues at one of these awesome indoor water parks.

Camelback Lodge

20. Aquatopia at Camelback Lodge - Tannersville, PA

If you're in the mood for some serious fun, Camelback has the answer. If skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing float your boat, head for Camelback Mountain Ski Resort. Zip-lining, rope courses, and a mountain coaster can be found at Mountain Adventure Park, while Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark is where it's at for outdoor waterpark fun. Once the cold weather kicks in, try out the surfing simulators, lazy river, wave pools, slides, and spa lagoon at the Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark.

Bridges Bay

19. Bridges Bay Resort - Arnolds Park, IA

If you want to spend a day floating down a lazy river, screaming at the top of your lungs as you plunge down sky-high slides, taking a ride on a pirate ship, or cooling off under a 500-gallon dump bucket, Bridges Bay Resort in Arnolds Park, IA has you covered.

Chula Vista

18. Chula Vista - Wisconsin Dells, WI

Wisconsin Dells isn't known as the Water Park Capital of the World for nothing. If you want to discover what attracts millions of water-loving visitors to the city every year, take the advice of Trip Savvy and head for Chula Vista, one of the largest waterparks in the world and a guaranteed blast for the whole family.

Kartrite Resort

17. Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark - Monticello, NY

Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark opened in 2019, but despite COVID putting it out of operation for most of its existence, it's still managed to make some serious waves on the scene. Spread over two acres in the Catskill Mountains, it boasts 11 different attractions in total, including a FlowRider surf simulator, a sprayground for kids complete with mini slides, fountains, and dump buckets, a lazy river, a heated pool, and a thrilling giant Nor’Easter waterslide. Elsewhere at the resort, you'll find an arcade, a bowling alley, a rope course, rock climbing, and numerous dining options.

Wilderness Resort

16. Wilderness Resort - Wisconsin Dells, WI

Next up is yet another water park for the Wisconsin Dells crowd, Wilderness Resort. To call it an indoor water park is a bit of an understatement: it actually has four indoor water parks to its name, along with four outdoor water parks, five hotel options, multiple dining options, a spa, and a bunch of other attractions to boot. Set just a couple of miles from Mirror State Lake Park and spread over a stonking 600 acres, the resort boasts everything you could ever expect, want, or need from a water park, including water slides, thrilling rides, a hot spa, a lazy river, slide boarding, kiddie's pools, surf simulators, a huge wave pool (the largest one in the US, in fact), and much, much more. If you're safely over the age of 21, there's even a swim-up bar to enjoy.

Sahara Sams

15. Sahara Sam's - West Berlin, NJ

If you're in New Jersey and in the mood for a day of indoor water fun, head for Sahara Sam's. With enough attractions and activities to keep the whole family entertained from dawn to dusk, it's the perfect place to enjoy some Fun with a capital F. If you want to chill, grab a float and take a relaxing float along the lazy river. If you'd rather something that gets your adrenaline pumping, a headfirst mat race down the tunnel slide should do the job nicely. Elsewhere on the site, you'll find an arcade, a toddler area, a pool basketball court, and numerous food vendors to grab a snack from.

Timber Ridge

14. Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark - Lake Geneva, WI

As if Geneva Lake wasn't enough water for a city, Lake Geneva has gone ahead and expanded the opportunities for aquatic fun even further with Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. Kept at a temperate 86 degrees Fahrenheit all year round, it's the perfect place to enjoy some surf and slides regardless of the season. Little ones will love the mini slides and dumping buckets at Tiny Timbers, while older kids won't be able to resist the thrilling slides over at Timber Rapids and Avalanche Falls. If you prefer a tamer experience, jump in the hot tub or take a float around the lazy river.

Splash Lagoon

13. Splash Lagoon - Erie, PA

With 7,700 square feet of slides, pools, and waves to its name, Splash Lagoon in Erie is one of the largest water park resorts in the US. Whether you want to shoot some hoops on the pool basketball court, take a relaxing float down the lazy river, body surf in the 200,000-gallon wave pool, test your nerves on one of the gravity-defying slides, or explore the five-story tiki treehouse, this water-powered playground has you covered. Little ones will love the miniatures slides, shallow pool, and baby swings over at Monkey Shines Island. Before you leave, be sure to check out the Tree Tops Ropes Course, laser tag, and arcade.

King's Pointe

12. King’s Pointe Water Park Resort - Storm Lake, IA

If you want to get in the kids' good books, start planning your visit to King’s Pointe Water Park Resort in Strom Lake, IA now. With thrilling slides, a zero-entry depth pool, a lazy river, and a splash pad for little ones, it's guaranteed to go down a storm.

Kalaharai

11. Kalahari Resort - Wisconsin Dells, WI

Indoor Water Parks: Kalahari ResortIf you're a fan of water parks, Wisconsin Dells is going to be your kind of place. It's got so many waterparks to its name, it's earned the title of the Water Park Capital of the World. One of the best (and certainty the largest) parks in town is the Kalahari Resort. It's big enough to have something to suit everyone, no matter of age or fear level. if you want to relax, take a gentle float down the lazy river. If you're in the mood for something a little more adventurous, try out one of the many gravity-defying slides or the zip coaster. There's also bodyboarding and surfing to try, a wave pool to check out, and for those who don't mind splashing a little extra cash, the chance to rent a private cabana stocked with a refrigerator, security safe, tables, and chaise lounges. If all the excitement gets too much for you, steel yourself with a bracing cocktail from the swim-up bar before heading over to the spa area for a rejuvenating treatment.

Great Wolf Lodge

10. Great Wolf Lodge - Kansas City, KS

Great Wolf Lodge has 18 indoor water parks scattered across the country, all of which promise oodles of family-friendly fun. One of the best is located in Kansas City, where visitors can expect thrilling slides, raft rides, multiple waterslides, a 1,000-gallon soaker bucket, a multi-story fort, a kiddies pool, a lazy river, and more besides. No matter what your age and no matter how miserable the weather is outside, you're guaranteed to have the time of your life.

Massanutten Resort

9. Massanutten Resort - McGaheysville, VA

Indoor Water Parks: Massanutten ResortSet in Virginia’s picturesque Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten Resort offers guests the chance to enjoy some top-notch water adventures surrounded by some of the most scenic mountain views in the state. Not that you'll get much chance to check out the views, though - with everything from waterfalls and water cannons to giant tipping buckets and body slides on offer, you'll be far too busy having fun to pay any attention to the scenery. Once you're ready to towel off, you find plenty of other fun activities to try around the resort, including golf, mountain biking, and plenty of rides at the Massanutten Family Adventure Park.

Hope Lake Lodge

8. Cascades Indoor Waterpark at Hope Lake Lodge - Cortland, NY

Central New York only has one indoor water park to its name. Fortunately, it's good enough that you won't mind the lack of options. Located at Hope Lake Lodge in Cortland, the Cascades Indoor Waterpark boasts a ton of fun activities and attractions to enjoy, including a toddler activity pool, an activity tower with a 500-gallon bucket dumper, a heated lap pool, a wave pool, and 500 feet of slides. Best of all, it's heated to a balmy 84 degrees Fahrenheit all year long.

PUmp House

7. Pump House Indoor Waterpark - Jay, VT

Jay might be best known for the skiing and snowboarding opportunities at Jay Peak Resort, but if you'd rather swim than ski, Pump House Indoor Waterpark has your back. With attractions and activities such as the 65 feet tall La Chute slide, the Big River lazy river, a FlowRider surfing simulator, an activity pool, and a splash pad, the whole family is guaranteed a whale of a time. There's even a 20-person outdoor hot tub to relax in.

King's Point

6. Kings Pointe Water Park Resort - Storm Lake, IA

Regardless of the weather, Kings Pointe Water Park Resort is the ideal destination for some fun in the waves. Little ones will love the floating lily pads and zero-depth entry pool, while older thrill-seekers shouldn't miss the opportunity to design their own virtual experience on the Electric Eel. If the weather's on your side, there's also plenty of slides and rides at the attached outdoor water park.

WakaTiki

5. WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort - Rapid City, SD

With over 30,000 square feet to its name, the glass-enclosed WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort offers endless opportunities for fun in the water. Regardless of whether you want to take a relaxing float along the lazy river, cool off under the dumping bucket, or set your heart racing on one of the thrilling rides, there's enough on offer to keep the whole family happy.

Gaylord Opry Land

4. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center – Nashville, TN

Named as one of the best indoor water parks by familyvacationcritic.com, the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville promises plenty of watery fun at its 111,000 square feet water park. Regardless of the temperature outside, the inside is kept at a balmy 84 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, making it the perfect destination for family-friendly fun whatever the season. Key attractions to check out include the Down Tempo Lazy River with LED lighting, music, waterfalls and powerful spray features, and the thrilling Rapid Remix waterslide.

Kahuna Laguna

3. Kahuna Laguna - North Conway, NH

Indoor Water Parks: Kahuna LagunaKahuna Laguna is New Hampshire’s largest indoor water park, and unquestionably one of the most fun places you can spend a day in the entire state. Open 7 days a week throughout the year, this 40,000 square feet water park is the ultimate four-season destination, promising visitors hours of fun and adventure regardless of how cold and miserable it is outside. There's no end of attractions to try out, from the wave pool with its waterfalls and three feet high waves to the body slides, tube slides, play tower, and pool basketball. For a taste of sheer indulgence, make your way over to the 25 person hot tub. Once you're ready to hit dry land, head for the arcade to test out the games.

Wilderness in the Smokies

2. Wilderness at the Smokies - Sevierville, TN

Waterparks Near Me: Wilderness at the SmokiesAs vacationidea.com says, Wilderness at the Smokies is a luxurious waterpark resort and adventure center that is fun for the entire family. Set in stunning surroundings in the very heart of Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains, the water park is available to all guests at the resort for no extra fee. Just a few of the attractions to expect at this 66,000 square foot indoor water park are tunnels that plunge riders at zero gravity into the pool below, slides of multiple heights, thrilling rides, and plenty of pint-sized slides and attractions for little riders. For a few minutes (or more) of sheer indulgence, there's even a deeply relaxing hot spa.

Avalanche Bay

1. Avalanche Bay - Boyne Falls, MI

If you're anywhere within the vicinity of Boyne Falls, MI, take the advice of Travel and Leisure and head for Avalanche Bay, a mammoth-sized indoor water park that covers a whopping 88,000 square feet. Expect slides, pools, and enough spills and thrills to keep all ages happy. Key attractions to check out include the activity-filled water tower, the cannonball slide, lazy river, and the stomach-churning The Big Coloir. If you're in the mood for some indulge, leave the kids to enjoy the zero-depth Kitz Pool with its sprinklers, mini slides, and basketball hoops while you head over to the hot springs-style pool for a relaxing dip.

Liz Flynn

Written by Liz Flynn

Liz Flynn has worked as a full-time writer since 2010 after leaving a career in education. She finds almost all topics she writes about interesting, but her favorite subjects are travel and food. Liz loves the process of researching information, learning new things, and putting into words what others who share her interests might like to read. Although she spends most of her time writing, she also enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, watching films, cooking, dining out, reading, motorsports, gaming, and walking along the beach next to her house with her dog.

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