8 Great Rivers for Tubing in Wisconsin
River tubing. It’s a favorite summer activity in Wisconsin, and it’s fun for family and friend groups, big and small. Enjoy the scenery, native wildlife and good company as you float down a refreshing river. Add to the experience by staying overnight or the whole week at riverside campgrounds and resorts.
Discover these 8 rivers great for river tubing, plus local outfitters. From rentable tubes and shuttle services to cooler tubes for snacks and more, these outfitters have everything you need to get floating. Many also have canoes and kayaks available for rent for all kinds of adventures!
Namekagon River
Float through the wilderness on this river, part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
Apple River
The popular Apple River, located in Northwest Wisconsin near the Minnesota border, is close to all the action. The wild rapids satisfy the daring, while families and groups find this a fun place to cool off and relax.
Wolf River
You'll float past towering green pines as you stay cool in the clear waters of the Wolf River. In Langlade County, the Upper Wolf River drops 430 feet over 28 miles, making it one of the fastest-flowing rivers in the Midwest. Further downstream, things slow down for a gentle trip out of New London.
Black River
Leave the crowds behind and enjoy floating down the winding Black River north of La Crosse. Stop at a local sandbar with your crew to picnic and watch the river roll by.
Grant River
Timbered bluffs and rustic rock ledges. Quiet water with an occasional rush of rapids. Sounds perfect for a tubing trip! You can find Grant River in the southwest corner of Wisconsin near the Iowa border.
Wisconsin River
Beautiful wooded shorelines with rugged rock formations are abundant on the Lower Wisconsin River. With plenty of sandbars and islands for relaxing and exploring, this is one of Wisconsin’s most popular river tubing destinations.
Sugar River
Float gently through forested riverbanks and rolling farmlands. South of Madison near the Illinois border, the Sugar River serves up a sweet afternoon of rolling down the river.
- Crazy Horse Campground - Brodhead
- Sweet Minihaha Campground - Brodhead
Crystal River
Tube your way through the Chain O’ Lakes or small river scenes – or both – on the Crystal River in Waupaca. Navigate crystal-clear waters with your crew through a variety of lakes and streams.
Keep the fun going–find other tubing and rafting spots near you!
