White River Canoe Company has spent years guiding guests along the gentle curves of central Indiana’s White River, sharing a deep respect for the waterway and its surrounding wildlife. Whether you crave a lazy tubing float, a half...
Most visitors have a blast on the White River, praising the beautiful scenery, clear water, and abundant wildlife along the route. The operation runs smoothly with friendly drivers and decent buses for shuttles. Many families return year after year, drawn by the solid combination of good exercise, fresh air, and natural surroundings. Both tubing and canoeing options attract crowds looking for outdoor fun. A few things to keep in mind: longer trips require carrying your boat at a portage point near the dam, which is unavoidable due to the river setup. At the end, you'll need to haul your own gear up from the bank. The bigger consideration is timing and crowd management. The river can get packed with large tubing groups, especially on popular days, which significantly changes the atmosphere from peaceful paddling to navigating around party crowds. If you're seeking a quiet nature experience, this might not be your best bet during peak times. The water levels can also run low during dry spells, so plan accordingly.
Friendly staff and a great trip. My 13 year old daughter and I did the Rusty Oar trip. We have canoed before, but we are no experts. It was a perfect day. It took us about 4 hours, 15 minutes with little actual paddling, just steering. We stopped for lunch along the way and found cool shells. We also stopped at Potters Bridge to explore and use the facilities. We saw tons of wildlife - geese, ducks, fish, turtles, squirrels and one snake. We got lots of sun and had a wonderful time! The only down side to this location is the water quality that doesn't lend itself to swimming as we do love to cool off in the water on such excursions. This is just one tiny drawback to an otherwise perfect experience.
Kate Huff
May 4, 2024
Friendly staff and a great trip. My 13 year old daughter and I did the Rusty Oar trip. We have canoed before, but we are no experts. It was a perfect day. It took us about 4 hours, 15 minutes with little actual paddling, just steering. We stopped for lunch along the way and found cool shells. We also stopped at Potters Bridge to explore and use the facilities. We saw tons of wildlife - geese, ducks, fish, turtles, squirrels and one snake. We got lots of sun and had a wonderful time! The only down side to this location is the water quality that doesn't lend itself to swimming as we do love to cool off in the water on such excursions. This is just one tiny drawback to an otherwise perfect experience.
Kate Huff
May 4, 2024
