Tubing

What's Included in the Tubing Rental Fee?

Unlimited Tubing All Day! Take a leisurely float down to the park, or enjoy the thrill of the rapids as many times as you'd like! The free shuttle bus will be available to take you back and forth between Big Falls Park and the New River Junction whenever you need it. Also included are all the supplies you could possibly need for grilling out. The only things you have to bring are your meat and your fixin's.

The river will draw you, gently, and peacefully, as you float over small riffles in your tube. About a mile down stream the rapids are splashing. Ride the rapids a few times then visit Big Falls Park, where the park grills will be hot and ready for cooking. The free shuttle bus will be available when you decide to go back for another trip down the river. A lazy, inner tube drift down a mile of pristine river cupped in a tree-lined mountain valley provides the perfect escape from a hot summer day.

There are coolers, cooler tubes, and ice available when you rent your tubes. You may take as many trips down the river as time permits. The last time to start your float from the Junction is 5:00 P.M. All tubes must be returned by 6:00 P.M.

Group Tubing:

Make sure to take advantage of our Group Discounts! Group tubing is great for reunions, office retreats, birthday parties and more! Before you come, be sure to download and complete our "Group Tubing Form", which can be found on our "Downloads" page. Make sure you call ahead to make your reservation.

NEW FOR 2010: BRING ANY GROUP 10+ AND TRIP ORGANIZER TUBES FOR FREE!

Parents and Children under 16:

Children under the age of 16, will need to have a "Parent Waiver Form" filled out before they will be able to rent tubes or even enter the water. Children under 16 are REQUIRED to wear a life jacket at ALL TIMES. You may bring your own from home, or rent one from us for a small fee of $1. We take river safety VERY SERIOUSLY.

Tubing Tips:

After you pay for your tubes in the office, bring your TICKET along with your DRIVER'S LICENSE to the tube corral where you will pick up your tubes.

You will need ONE LICENSE for every TWO ADULT TUBES (these will be filed until you return your tubes).

KEEP UP WITH THE TUBE THAT WAS ASSIGNED TO YOU! You are responsible for the tube number that you are assigned. If you return someone else's tube, you will STILL be liable for YOUR ORIGINAL TUBE. This means that if your tube does not show up, you will have to pay the replacement fee of $15.

Do not bring anything into the river that you care about losing. We have a key rack at the entrance to the tube corral, otherwise it is a good idea to leave everything in your vehicle.

We do not allow glass or Styrofoam in the river, so please plan accordingly.

Before you start your float, make sure you walk out about 50 yards from the shore.

To avoid bumping into rocks left and right when the water level is down, keep your butt up and your feet first!

Big Falls Park and the Shuttle pick-up point are located just before the rapids on the right side of the river. This is the ONLY location for pick up. If you go through the rapids, get out at one of the beaches and walk back up to the park (it's only about 150 yards). There is no shoulder on this road, so please be aware of potential traffic.

What is that stoplight for?

New River Junction has always been focused on helping people enjoy the river SAFELY. Our water level stoplight is just one more way we have found to do that. The three colors correspond to different water levels, red being high and green low. There are different rules for each color. Each level has its advantages and disadvantages, so taking a little time to familiarize yourself with the different levels will help you plan and enjoy your trip to the Junction!

RED: All tubers must exit river before rapids. 20% discount

YELLOW: All tubers must stay river right and between the 2 yellow buoys through the rapids.

GREEN: Tubers have access to entire river.

PLEASE NOTE: Children under 16 must wear their life jacket at all times and stay river right and between the buoys regardless of level!

River right is the side the Junction and Big Falls Park are on.

DO NOT go left or right of the buoys on a yellow day or with children. This is the safest and most fun way! Entering the rapids anywhere between the buoys will take you into the center of the channel where the most water is. When you want to go through the rapids again do not get in right at the shore! Always wade out so you are going between the buoys. The easiest way to do this is to get in at the upper boat ramp next to the grills in the middle of the park. It is more shallow there and the current is less strong.