12 River Tubing Spots Near NYC

12 River Tubing Spots Near NYC
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12 River Tubing Spots Near NYC!

River tubing is a favorite pastime in New York. It is also one of the best ways to cool off on a hot summer day or just get away from the city by floating down a lazy river while enjoying what nature has to offer.

Here are 12 family-friendly places where you can go for an adventure and paddle while getting splashed by the cool river water.

Psst… These are the best water playgrounds and spray parks near NYC!

Delaware River

Edge of the Woods outfitters

Open from 9:30am to 5pm, daily

Take a self-guided adventure through various sections of the Delaware Water Gap with breathtaking views and places to stop and swim.

Choose from a 4-mile, 6-mile, and 10/16-mile adventure with Edge of the Wood Outfitters. The day trip, the 16-mile trip, is known for its wildlife sightings and small sections of rapids. Ages 3 and up.

Twin Rivers Snakes

Open from 10am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday; 10am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday

Twin Rivers Tubing is a family owned and operated business located just 1 hour and 30 minutes from New York City. Begin and end your trip in beautiful historic Easton, PA. Experience stunning views of the Lehigh River Falls on this 3 hour river tour! Ages 6 and up.

Tours on the Reber River

Open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday

Located less than 2 hours from New York City in Barryville, NY. Ride the subway through the beautiful Upper Delaware Valley. Choose the length of your trip, ranging from 3 to 6 hours. Starting at $30 per person.

Bucks County River Country

Open from 08:30 to 19:00, daily

Find peace and relaxation by cruising down the Delaware River, just 2 hours from NYC. Choose from a variety of tube types including standard, standard double, and standard deluxe. Ride with another person by choosing the double options!

Lander’s River Trips

Open from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

Book this five-mile tubing trip from Skinners Falls to Narrowsburg for a day of fun and relaxation. Float all day and then hang out on the banks of the river as you tub the Skinners Falls Rapids as many times as you like! This location is a 2.5-hour drive from NYC.

Silver Canoe and White Water Rafting

Open from 9am to 1pm, daily

Surrounded by the Catskills Mountains and the Poconos, this is a leisurely 3-mile ride that takes you floating under bridges and splashing through rapids. Enjoy the clean, clear water, refreshing air, and spectacular scenery and views. Ages 12 and up. This is a 2-hour drive from the city.

Indian Head Canoes

Open daily

Experience the most exhilarating whitewater tubing on the Delaware River! Bring a cooler and they will float it down the river with you. You must weigh over 65 pounds to float in a tube. This adventure takes 2 hours and 30 minutes from the city and starts at $39 per person.

Lehigh River

Whitewater rafting adventures

Open from 9am to 6pm, daily

This 3-4 hour trip is a fun rafting experience down Philadelphia’s Lehigh River. You’ll paddle through about a half dozen small rapids, including Bear Trap and Great Gorge. FindIt is located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and is a 2 hour and 30 minute drive from NYC. From 4 years.

Jim Thorpe Riviera Adventures

Open from 9am to 6pm, daily

Choose your difficulty from 3 options: Easywater, Intro to Whitewater and Big time Whitewater. Easywater is great for families with young children and perfect for beginners.

Jim Thorpe is located 2 hours and 30 minutes from the city, in the Poconos. They offer whitewater rafting experiences at the same location. Ages 4 and up.

Farmington River

Tubing on the Farmington River

Open from 11am to 4pm, daily

Farmington River is located in Hartford, Connecticut, about 2 hours from the city. Hop into their specially designed river tubes for a 2.5 mile ride down the wild Farmington River.

Ride three sets of whitewater rapids and experience the thrill! They encourage you to call for daily weather conditions and hours. Ages 10 and up.

Bonus: These spots are further away from the city (3-4 hours), but are no less fun and exciting. Tubing spots

Sacandaga River

Wild waters

Open from 9am to 5pm, daily

This rafting tour is an exciting 2 hour adventure for the whole family. The tour starts at the base of Stewarts Dam where you will encounter a large breaking wave that is sure to get everyone wet! Wild Waters is 3 hours and 30 minutes from the city. Ages 5 and up.

Sacandaga Outdoor Center

Open from 9am to 9pm, daily

For a more challenging experience, float down Class II and III rapids on this exciting and fun tour.

Class III has high irregular waves with narrow passages that require precise maneuvering. Sacandaga Outdoor Center is about 3 hours and 20 minutes from town. Ages 12 and up.

Maya Laidler