River Tubing

Planning a first river-tube float? These guides cover tubing vs rafting, how long a run lasts, what to wear, kids, alcohol rules, and whether you need to swim. You sit. The current is the motor. Search a ZIP when you are ready to find a livery.

Want a paddle and a guide in a boat? See the Whitewater Rafting. Looking for a winter lane on a hill? See the Snow Tubing.

Quick Facts

• Experience needed: none
• Typical product: timed float + shuttle, not a Class IV trip
• Life jacket rules are the livery’s and the state’s
• Filter: River tubing
• Best for: groups and hot-day floats
• Not snow tubing

Start here

• What Is River Tubing?
• River Tubing vs Whitewater Rafting
• Can Anyone Go River Tubing?
• How Much Does River Tubing Cost?
• What to Wear River Tubing
• What to Bring River Tubing
• Common First-Time River Tubing Questions

Beginner Fundamentals

• How Long Does a River Tube Float Last?
• Do You Need to Know How to Swim?
• What Happens If You Fall Out of Your Tube?

Safety and Planning

• Is River Tubing Safe?
• River Tubing With Kids
• Can You Drink While River Tubing?