TUBING
THE BEST TUBING TRIP ON THE SHENANDOAH
In early summer, when the water levels tend to be higher, tube trips usually run from Bealer’s Ferry to Foster’s Landing. This three mile, three hour section contains some small waves, a cool limestone cliff, and spectacular mountain views.
Lower water levels? No problem! In that case, we move tubing trips to the Seekford’s to Burner’s Bottom section. This trip is three miles of the most scenic portion of the Shenandoah with lots of deep, calm pools, and the famous class two Compton Rapids – making us the only outfitter whose tubing trip includes them! This float normally takes between 3 and 5 hours depending on conditions.
Both are fantastic tubing floats—for friends, family and fun!
Tubing season starts around mid-May and goes into mid-Sept. For Fall Tubing, plan to come for the 10:30 and 11:30 trips due to the cooler mornings.
If low water, we might not be doing the 11:30 trips every day. Check the front page of the website for updated info. as the river goes up and down.
Tubing Trip
- Arrive at 9:30AM, 10:30AM or 11:30AM
- 30.00/Tube AND $6.00/cooler tube
- Ripples
- 3 hours to 5 hours - 3 miles
- 5 years and up
- Must Finish Trip by 5pm
More Information
TUBING RENTALS INCLUDE
- Tube
- Life Jacket
- River Map
- Safety video
- Basic Instructions
- Transportation to and from the River
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Coolers (cooler tubes do not include a cooler. It is an extra tube with a bottom for your cooler.)
- River shoes
- Dry bags
*We do sell river shoes and dry bags in the office and have a few coolers to rent*
WHAT TO BRING
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit
- Hat & sunglasses
- Change of clothes
- River Shoes-No flip flops
- Small Cooler with water & snacks
- (No glass, no styrofoam)
- Water proof container
- Fishing Poles
- Camera
- We keep car keys as deposit/safety
TRIP INFO
- Trips are unguided
- All trips start at the Outfitters
- All trips must end by 5 PM
- Trips go ‘rain or shine’
- All trips subject to change due to water levels.
- Ages 5 and up. Tube weight limit is 250lbs.
- Must arrive between 9:30am and 11:30am. Last bus DEPARTS at noon.
- Trips can take from 3 to 5 hours depending on conditions. Call in to check.
- Make reservations, especially for weekends. We offer two sections of the Shenandoah for our tube trips. We decide the day of the trip which section is used based on water levels.
- Cancellation is 48 hr in advance for refund (Meals package is one week for refund)
- Pets allowed in canoes & kayaks ONLY
- Alcohol and River activities don’t mix
CHECK IN PROCESS
- When you arrive, you can unload your coolers/belongings quickly near the office, then we ask you to move your car to our larger parking lot past the campground.
- Please do not take anything on the river you would hate to lose.
- We can keep your keys at the office- locksmiths are hard to come by.
- Check in at the office (or pavilion if directed)- we need to know your here!
- You’ll receive a map at check in which you’ll need in order to get a driver afterwards.
- We will explain the trip, give you basic information and answer any questions you may have.
- We hope you have filled out your waivers but if not, we have them here.
- Grab a life jacket, watch the safety video and board the bus!
Rates
- TUBES: $30/person
- COOLER TUBES: $6/tube *this is a tube with a bottom for your own cooler to sit in- does not include a cooler*
- (5.3% VA sales tax & 3% National Forest fee not included)
VIRGINIA'S NO PUBLIC DRINKING LAW
- We want everyone to be safe on and off the River.
- Alcohol and drugs can affect your judgment and your abilities can be diminished. Virginia is taking a strong stand against drinking in public and while on the water. Open containers in public and in National forest boat landings can result in tickets/fines.
- Please use wisdom so you can enjoy the river and return for years to come. We reserve the right to check coolers. Please no glass on the river.