Tubing
Floating down the river in an easy chair.
River View’s exclusive “Wet-Butt” tubes were designed just for our customers based on years of feedback from river-goers. Extra tall back-rest, cup holders and a mesh-bottom. Your bottom will get wet when riding in our tubes, but nothing can fall through the hole into the water as the bottom is filled with a mesh liner. Easily connect your tubes together with your favorite buddy as all River View tubes are equipped with a leash-cable & clip that makes it a snap to build a “floatilla” of tubes. You won’t find tubes like this anywhere else on the Rifle River.
Short or Long Trip?
1-1.5 Hours or 4-6 Hours
Choose from our Short Trip or our most popular Long Trip
Tubing Trips with River View
Long Tubing Trip (4-6 Hours*)
Start your adventure with a quick shuttle ride up the river to Moffatt Landing. From there, you’ll float your way back to River View, enjoying the beautiful scenery and wildlife along the way.
Short Tubing Trip (1-1.5 Hours*)
Our short tubing adventure starts right at River View’s Main Landing, in the center of our campground. Float down at your own pace to one of our partner canoe liveries, where you’ll pull out your tubes and push a call button. We’ll swing by shortly to pick you and your gear up for a quick ride back to River View.
- Shuttle Info: Our buses leave at set times (see the schedule below). On busy days, we shuttle over 1000 guests, so it’s super important to arrive on time.
- *Trip Durations are estimates based on normal river levels.
Relax and Take Your Time
There’s no rush on our river trips—take all the time you need! Just make sure to return your tubes to the campground or make it to your destination by 6 PM.
Pro Tips for a Great Trip
- Reservations: To avoid missing out, book as early as possible.
- Best Days to Visit: For a peaceful and family-friendly float, visit us Sunday through Friday. Saturdays (Memorial Day–Labor Day) are super busy on the Rifle River.
- Safety First: Kids 12 and under must wear a life preserver at all times. We provide life jackets at no extra cost.
Whether you’re here for a relaxing float or a fun-filled group outing, River View Campground is the perfect place to enjoy the Rifle River. Start planning your tubing trip today!
Tubing Trip Schedule
Details
- All river trips run daily
May 1 – October 15 - Trips must finish by 6pm
*Trip time durations are estimates based on normal river levels and can vary drastically according to river conditions
River View’s Landings
We operate from 4 locations on the Rifle River. Total stretch of river covered is 13 Miles. Trips range from 1.5 to 6 hours in duration.
Need to Know:
- Canoes: Ideal for 1-2 people (can fit 3 max). There’s an extra fee for a third person:
- Kids 5 and under are free!
- Kids 6-17 are just $8 as the third rider.
- Adults: Price depends on the trip if they’re the third person.
- Tubes: One person per tube—sorry, no sharing!
*infants/toddlers OK in adult’s lap - Kayaks:
- Single kayaks are for 1 person.
- Double kayaks are for 2 people.
- No extra passengers allowed.
- Cooler Carrier:
- Raft to hold your cooler or gear
- Does NOT keep beverages cold!
Reservations:
We recommend reserving your spot in advance!
- Reservations can be made Sunday–Thursday, 10 AM–6 PM.
- We’re super busy helping campers on Fridays and Saturdays, so we can’t take reservations via phone – thanks for understanding! You can begin a reservation via our website anytime.
Payment Details:
- Advance payment is required to lock in your reservation.
- If your trip is less than 30 days away, full payment is due when booking.
- Balance due: 30 days before your trip—reservations aren’t guaranteed if payment isn’t received.
- Accepted forms of payment: Cash or Credit Card (No checks, sorry!)
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel at least 30 days before your trip for a refund (minus a $15 service fee).
- No refunds for cancellations within 30 days of your trip.
Weather & Safety:
- Trips will be canceled (and fully refunded) if the river or weather conditions are deemed unsafe.
- No refunds for rain, cold, or no-shows.
Equipment Charges:
Please take care of your gear! Here’s what it’ll cost if items are lost or damaged:
- Paddle: $30
- Cushion: $30
- Life jacket: $40
- Tube: $60
- Passing your destination: You’ll be charged for another full trip or all recovery costs.
- Damaged watercraft: Charges vary based on damage.
Important Notes:
- Your Safety: You’re responsible for your own safety. We (River View Campground and Canoe Livery) and our team are not liable.
- Alcohol: Keep it reasonable—limit is one six-pack per person. Please drink responsibly and respect your fellow adventurers.
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TUBING
Rates
Pricing subject to change
*Trip durations are estimates based on normal river conditions.
LONG TRIP
4-6 HOURS*
$32
per person
LONG TRIP
$13
per carrier
SHORT TRIP
1-1.5 HOURS*
$18
per person
SHORT TRIP