Fun ride; long ride for the money; wear sandles/surf shoes; Frisbee paddle needed on some parts; rapids can be tricky; if you are over 5ft tall, use the largest tube.
Not for people who can't swim in case you flip your tube and not for people looking to just float down a river. Great for hot days but wear sunscreen. There's some good rapids in the beginning and then here and there throughout. You get there, pay, get a tube, float and chill, get out and take a bus back to your car. All in all a good time for $20 as it takes over an hour to get down the river.
We had a great time, the water was just high enough to clear most of the hidden rocks. Just a warning about the second set of rapids: Aim for the left side. I went down the middle and flipped and hit my shoulder very badly. The staff helped me catch my breath and get back on the tube. A waterproof dry-bag paid for itself by saving my phone.
Good fun.. best to go with a group or as a couple.. bring a personal cooler and a phone protector! Takes about 2 hours from start to finish depending on weather conditions. Had a blast.. Will definitely be back with more friends
What a great time for my husband and I! We did not find the "rapids" part challenging at all and just went with the current (don't try to use your hands to direct yourself). We stopped near a rock after the second rapids to lay in the sun since it was so beautiful out. The water was a little cold but refreshing for a 85 degree day. If you're fair skinned, definitely use sunscreen because it's direct sunlight. The river took us about 2 hours since we stopped and took our time, we wished we could have kept going! The bus picked us up at the end and drove us back. I wore my bathing suit with a short pair of shorts and flip flops and was very comfortable. My husband and I used our life jackets to join our tubes together at the handles so we could stay together. I put my flip flops under the other handle of the tube and they were secure! The water was only about knee deep so definitely be aware of going over rocks. All in all, we can't wait to do this again!
Was so fun, well worth the drive from Boston! There's no hurry and you can stop at any point, tie up and hang out. I would do it again in a second.
Relaxing day for the family or with friends. Bring your own tube or rent one. Just make sure the water levels aren't to lower and you will be bumping your backside on the rocky river bottom.
If you have never been river tubing, this is a great place to start. The trip can take a few hours depending on the amount of water in the river. The rapids are not too extreme so it's fairly safe for younger folks depending on recent rainfall. It's a great experience for the family.
I rented, cost is $20. For that you get a tube, a lifejacket, and a ride back to where you started. Better alternative: stop at Ocean State Job Lot, buy a tube that you can use multiple times for $20, and then park two cars, one at the beginning and one at the end. It's a state park so there is free parking.
Great fun, although if you have kids just ignore what they say and bring a rope. We got separated from ours and spent 90 minutes trying unsuccessfully to "go faster" down the river to catch up. It put a huge damper on our trip because we literally lost track of a 12 year old first time on the river for almost 2 hours. So stuff some clothesline in your shorts, it's worth it.