Tubing

Year Round South Entrance
      From after Labor Day through the end of May, tubing is only available through the South Entrance off of US 27. Park in the main parking area and follow the midpoint trail to the launch area (about a 15 minute walk). You can then float ½ hour to Dampier's Landing, or continue floating for 1 hour to the South Take-out. Return to the main parking area via the 20-minute walk along the road. Trams operate everyday May 1 through Labor Day. After Labor Day, the trams run on the weekends.

Tubing Season Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day North Entrance
      Should you wish to tube the entire river, a 3 hour float, it is suggested that you arrive early, as we have a daily limit of 750 tubers/day at the North Entrance off CR 238. The driver of the vehicle, after paying river fees, will need to drop off all passengers and tubes in the parking lot. Then the driver only takes the vehicle to the main South Entrance to park, boards the shuttle van to return to the north parking lot, and rejoins his/her party to float down the river. You can exit the river at Dampier's Landing (preferred) for a short walk to your car, or exit at the South Take-out, and return to the south parking lot via the tram. Please remember to leave all food, drinks, and tobacco products in the car as they are not allowed on the river.

Tubing Season: May 1 - Early September South Entrance
      Should you decide to float the lower half of the river, access the park through the South Entrance. You will park you vehicle and board the tram that will carry you and your tubes to the mid-point tube launch which has a limit of 2,250 people per day. After you float down the river to the South Take-out, you can return to the main parking are by tram. Dampier's Landing, an hour float, has no limits, but it closes at 5:00pm. Please remember, no food, drink, or tobacco products are allowed on the river.

TUBES OVER 5 FT. IN DIAMETER NOT ALLOWED

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