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    3-Mile Mad River Tubing in Springfield

    A relaxed float through cool, clear spring-fed water

    4.2 starsβ€’ 333 reviews

    Duration

    2.5 hours

    Includes

    Tube rental, shuttle, life jacket

    Highlights

    Float a beginner-friendly 3-mile stretch of the Mad River at an easy pace. Take in the scenic riverbanks as you drift through clear, spring-fed water.

    • Drift through cool, clear spring-fed water
    • Scan the riverbanks for bald eagles, osprey, herons, beaver, otter and mink
    • Enjoy an easygoing route for families and groups
    • Start the 3-mile trip on a 2pm or 3pm departure

    What's Included

    • Parking
    • Tube rental
    • Van shuttle
    • Paddle
    • Life jacket as needed

    Important details

    • Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in
    • All participants must be at least 49 inches tall
    • Swimming experience is highly recommended
    • Requires paddling safely; physical conditions that prevent safe paddling are not permitted
    • Travelers age 13 and under must wear a life jacket at all times
    • Travelers under 18 must check in with someone age 18 or older
    • Wear enclosed-toe, enclosed-heel shoes; flip-flops are not permitted
    • Leave pets, personal tubes, Styrofoam coolers and glass containers behind
    • Use one person per tube and do not jump from bridges
    • Return from the river by 6pm

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    Product ID: X27UAV

    FAQs

    Minimum height: 49 inches. Requires paddling safely; swimming experience is highly recommended.

    Children ages 13 and under must wear a life jacket at all times.

    Wear shoes with enclosed toes and heels. Flip-flops are not permitted.

    Meeting details

    Mad River Adventures, 5605 Old Lower Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45502

    Experience provided by Mad River Adventures

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Great Time!!! 😁 The River is Awesome πŸ‘Œ The Staff was friendly and very helpful. πŸ‘ The Memories are Priceless πŸ€―πŸ˜‰

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    Bruce Fricke

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great Time!!! 😁 The River is Awesome πŸ‘Œ The Staff was friendly and very helpful. πŸ‘ The Memories are Priceless πŸ€―πŸ˜‰

    Photo of Bruce Fricke

    Bruce Fricke

    August 31, 2026

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