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TUBING

Shenandoah River Tubing

Best River Tubing in Virginia!

Shenandoah River tubing is by far the most popular river activity in the hot Summer months. For those lucky folks that have chosen to go tubing in Virginia, all you’ll need to do is check in at the office, hop on a shuttle bus and grab a tube at the river. Once you have your tube, you can just relax while the river floats you back to our office.

Read the paddling conditions before making your booking!

NOTE: LAST TUBING SHUTTLE TO THE RIVER IS NOW 12:00 PM WEEKDAYS AND 1:00 PM WEEKENDS. PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR SO YOU DON’T MISS THE LAST SHUTTLE!

Shenandoah River Tubing Adventure

  • 3-4 Hours
  • 3 Miles
  • Karo Landing to Front Royal Outdoors
  • Tubes
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Trip Details

Important Information About Shenandoah River Tubing

Our laid back 3-mile Shenandoah tubing float is the premier river tubing in Virginia, which includes a fun Class II rapid at the beginning, a few Class I rapids and multiple riffles along the way. There are also a couple nice islands to stop on for a quick break or to watch others float by. 

Please note that tube trips are not guided and the rates are per watercraft. Rates do not include 5.3% Virginia sales tax.

Minimum age of five years old in tubes – no exceptions!

Shoes or sandals with a heel strap are required for all Shenandoah River trips. We do not allow guests to wear flip-flops.

Please check out the Shenandoah River conditions page prior to booking to see if there are any trip recommendations or restrictions.

NOTE: To ensure no one gets hungry or dehydrated, remember to pack your cooler with your favorite drinks (no glass bottles, please) and snacks. Don’t forget to add on a Cooler Carrier (36QT or 50QT) to easily float your cooler down the river beside you. Cooler Carriers are add on equipment and not included in the trip price. Be sure to add one on at check out.

Tubes that we Offer
  • Standard Tube: Comfortable vinyl tube with a cup holder. One person per tube.
  • Deluxe Tube: Luxury vinyl tube with mesh bottom, backrest and cup holder. One person per tube.
  • Dog Tube: Custom designed luxury tube with an 840-denier nylon cover, mess bottom and D-ring for attaching a strap to your tube.
What’s included in Shenandoah River Tubing
  • Tube
  • Shuttle Service
  • Life Vests
  • Maps
  • Basic Riverside Instruction
Perfect For Large Groups: Bring All Your Friends and Family!

Let us help you plan the perfect stress free Shenandoah River tubing day. Our Shenandoah River tubing trip offers the flexibility to go solo for some “me” time or it can be the perfect experience for large groups. If you have an event planned or a group to plan for, we can customize your Shenandoah tubing trip to fit your specific needs. Join us on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River for the best tubing in Virginia, because it truly is your day to play!

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A woman sits in an orange river tube
Two men laughing while floating down a river in tubes
a girl floats down river in an orange tube
A woman floats down a river in a green river tube
man is sitting on a green tube on the Shenandoah River

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The tubing trip at Front Royal Outdoors lasts approximately 3-4 hours and covers a 3-mile stretch of the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. This relaxed float is ideal for a half-day adventure.

The tubing route starts at Karo Landing and ends at Front Royal Outdoors. A shuttle service is provided, so you’ll park at the takeout and we’ll handle the rest.

Yes, this tubing trip is beginner-friendly and family-appropriate, with calm water and gentle current throughout the 3-mile stretch. No experience is necessary.

Our age policy varies by watercraft and there are no exceptions.

  • Rafts – Minimum age of four years old in rafts with at least 2 adults.
  • Tubes – Minimum age of five years old in tubes.
  • Kayaks – Minimum age of five years old in kayaks.
  • Canoes – Minimum age of five years old in canoes.
  • SUPs – Minimum age of five on stand-up paddleboards, recommended minimum age of 12.
  • Fishing Kayaks – Minimum age of five years old in fishing kayaks.

All of our trips float the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, a great river for all experience levels. We are located at 8567 Stonewall Jackson Hwy, Front Royal, VA 22630. A map to our headquarters is available on our directions page.

Please come to our office to participate in any river activity. All of our trips include free shuttle service to and from the river. Once you arrive at our office, transportation of guests and equipment to the river is provided.

We do have parking on the main office property for all guests taking our trips. Parking is limited, therefore we recommend arriving early and carpooling as much as possible. Parking is not available for those not taking our trips. We also offer maps of the North Section (Bentonville to Front Royal) and the South Section (Luray to Bentonville).

All guests must wear either shoes, water shoes or sandals with a heel strap. We do not allow flip-flops to be worn on any river trip.

For your protection,

  • three is the maximum number of people per canoe (but two is recommended)
  • one person per solo kayak
  • two people per tandem kayak
  • one person per tube
  • up to four people in 4-man rafts and up to six people in 6-man rafts

Alcohol and watersports do not mix. Please refrain from bringing alcohol on any river trip. Anyone under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is subject to arrest by state and local authorities.

Please arrive 30 minutes early for your reservations or guided tour. Late arrivals risk delayed shuttle service.

OUR LOCATION

8567 Stonewall Jackson Hwy, Front Royal, VA 22630

Front Royal Outdoors is located at 8567 Stonewall Jackson Highway in Front Royal, Virginia, nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Situated along U.S. Route 340 South, it lies approximately three miles past the entrance to Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park. This prime location offers easy access to the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, making it an ideal starting point for river adventures.

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