River Tubing

Tubing Events on the Hocking River!

Help us pack the river with good times! We host several large tubing events where we send thousands of people down the Hocking River making for a weekend of epic FLOATIN’ FUN in the SUN. You won’t want to miss out on these tubing weekends! Join us for a tubing event!

Things to Know

We want you to have an experience of a lifetime renting a canoe, kayak, or tube on the Hocking River! Do your part by coming adequately prepared for your river adventure.

CHECK IN

CHECK IN IS AT 1299 EAST CANAL STREET, NELSONVILLE OHIO 45764. We recommend arriving early for your reservation, this will give you more time to prepare for your trip.

WALK INS

We accept walk-ins DAILY from 9-4:00pm. We kindly ask that you arrive by 3:30 for our 4:00pm bus. Saturday is reservation only! THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE! If we exceed our capacity walk-ins will be paused temporarily .

WAIVERS

When you will receive a waiver email 12 hours before your trip. Having this waiver signed beforehand saves a lot of time and hassle before your trip! Everyone must sign the waiver before getting on the water, those 16 and under must have a guardian to sign.

PARKING

We highly recommend CARPOOLING when visiting on weekends! We have several rows of parking in our lot, but we do ask that guests try to park close together to maximize our parking area! Parking is for our guests at APO, guests should not park at our 3 mile drop in unless otherwise instructed!

PADDLES

We have a limited number of tube paddles, they are available to rent for $5. We recommend tubers take paddles to get through the slower spots and to avoid any obstructions. Guests are welcome to bring their own paddles as well. Typically 2 paddles are suitable for every 4 – 6 people.

PFDs/Life Vests

All individuals under 12 must wear a PFD on the tubes, for anyone over 12 it is optional. If you are not a strong swimmer we encourage using one during your trip!

SHOES

We highly recommend wearing water shoes on your trip. It is a natural river which can mean sticks and rocks and other hazards may be under the surface! We also have a gravel exit & parking lot that can make being barefoot painful.

HYDRATION

You can get dehydrated quickly, even on a tube! Be sure to bring water or a hydrating beverage to take on the river with you! Being out in the sun can dehydrate you quickly without you noticing.

RESPECT PROPERTY

Do not litter in the river, on our property, or on public property. If you bring a cooler, you are responsible for cleaning up after yourself. Do not leave any deflated tubes on the river. Bring them back to our facility. Please be mindful that some property along the river is private. We ask that you remain on the river & sandbars.

^{Equipment is sent out in no particular order. We have equipment in different colors, brands, and types. We do not refund because customer doesn’t like the color, brand, or type of equipment. We regularly inspect our equipment to ensure that all our boats and floats are operable before sending customers out on the Hocking River.} 

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Tubing Trips

• Are there any age requirements?

  The youngest that we allow on our river trips is 3 years old when river conditions are normal. We do not allow children younger than 3 years old on the river. If customers are caught trying to sneak anyone onto our buses or trips, their trip will be terminated, and no refund will be given.

• What is the weight capacity for your tubes?

  We have had guests up to 400lbs comfortably tube, ask our staff about our larger yellow tubes when turning in a bus slip. Weight distribution can play a factor in how comfortable the tubing experience may be, if one of our tubes cannot accommodate a guest, we also have kayaks and canoes with higher capacities available.

• When does tubing season start and end?

  Typically tubing is available seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If the air and water temperature permits we will open tubing early for the season. We follow the 120° guidelines, once the combined air and water temperatures are above 120° tubing is allowed. APO staff has the right to determine temperatures unfit for tubing based on other factors.

• What should I wear while tubing?

  We recommend that guests wear bathing suits and water shoes/sandals. You will get wet! Bring spare clothes, a beach towel, plenty of beverages and snacks, sunglasses, sunscreens, bug spray, and a waterproof case for an enjoyable river trip! We also highly recommend SPF, several stretches of river are in direct sunlight!

• Do you have double tubes available?

  While we do not offer tubes for multiple people, we can tie tubes together with ropes in groups of up to six people. Depending on river conditions the number of connected tubes may be reduced to two

• Are pets welcome?

  We do not allow pets on our tubes, you are welcome to bring your own tube for your pet. We do allow pets in canoes & kayaks.

• Do you offer longer tubing trips?

  We only offer 3-Mile trips on inflatables at this time. The longer trips contain more curves and obstructions that are only passable by canoe or kayak.

• Do we need to inflate our tube if we bring our own?

  No! We will handle all tube inflation at the drop in for you!

• Where is check in?

  Check in is located at our headquarters. Guest should come to 1299 E. Canal St. Nelsonville, OH 45764 for check in

• How many people can be in a group?

  At Adventure Pro Outdoors, there is no limit on group size! We ask that you give us notice for groups larger than 15 so we can plan bus schedules accordingly. Contact us for large group rates.

Rental Rates

^{Taxes & Fees Associated: Your rental price is subject to a 7.25% Ohio Sales Tax and a 6% Booking Engine Fee.}