River Tubing Resource Center

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 Resource Center. Looking for a winter lane on a hill? See the Snow Tubing Resource Center.

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

1. What Is River Tubing?
2. River Tubing vs Whitewater Rafting
3. Can Anyone Go River Tubing?
4. How Much Does River Tubing Cost?

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?

Getting Started

• What to Wear River Tubing
• What to Bring River Tubing
• Common First-Time River Tubing Questions

Safety and Planning

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

Destinations

• Where to Go River Tubing in the United States

Ready to Float?

Ready to float? Compare river tubing near you. Start at /water. Independent directory, not a booking service.