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    3-Mile Whitewater Tubing Trip

    Float Section 7 of the French Broad River with Class 1+ rapids and an active 3-mile ride

    5.0 stars• 310 reviews
    From$37/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    Average 1.5 hrs

    Highlights

    Enjoy an active whitewater tubing float on the French Broad River (Section 7) with a mix of Class 1+ rapids and calmer stretches. This 3-mile trip averages about 1.5 hours on the water and is best for tubers who want more adventure.

    • Experience a mix of Class 1+ whitewater and mild stretches
    • Maneuver through rapids on an active float trip
    • Wear comfortable clothes or a bathing suit and expect to get wet
    • Bring a towel and dry clothes for after the trip
    • Pack drinks in plastic bottles or aluminum cans and carry out your trash
    • Keep phones and cameras secured and carry them at your own risk

    Things to know

    You must be between 35 lbs and 350 lbs to float, and participants must be at least 50 lbs. Shoes with a heel strap are required; no flip flops or bare feet. No styrofoam coolers and no glass on the river.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 24 hours prior to trip time for a refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours or for no-shows. Trips may be canceled by management due to unsafe or unforeseen conditions; if so, you will be refunded in full.

    FAQs

    Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled trip time. Shuttles leave within 10 minutes of the scheduled departure; if you’re more than 10 minutes late, the operator will attempt to accommodate you on the next available shuttle.

    You may cancel at least 24 hours before trip time for a refund minus a 10% processing fee. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are not refunded. If you request a reschedule at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled trip time, you can be rescheduled at no additional charge.

    Management reserves the right to cancel trips due to unsafe or unforeseen conditions. If this happens, you will be refunded in full.

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    Start from 726 NC 251

    Experience provided by Mad Co Tubing

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    Review summary

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    Jim and Lindsay run a tight, welcoming operation on the French Broad River near Marshall, NC, and the reviews reflect exactly that. They're hands-on owners who take time with first-timers, give thorough safety briefings, and stay responsive if anything goes sideways on the water. One reviewer had their tube deflate mid-trip and had a replacement in hand within minutes. That kind of attentiveness shows up consistently across the feedback. The 5-mile tubing trip seems to be the crowd favorite, offering a solid mix of gentle rapids and relaxed floating through beautiful scenery. Groups of all sizes, from young families to parties of 20-plus, seem to have no trouble getting sorted out. Free photos and video at the takeout is a nice bonus most people don't seem to expect. Oh, and the two dogs, Willie and Waylon, paddle out with the guides and have apparently earned their own fan base. If you're planning a trip from somewhere like Pigeon Forge or Asheville, it's about an hour out but consistently described as well worth the drive. Reservations are recommended since walk-ins can sometimes be accommodated but aren't guaranteed. For anyone looking for a more personal, smaller-group experience on the river, this one is hard to beat.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    If you’re in the area and looking for a fun tubing sesh, don’t miss this spot! Relaxing and beautiful scenery, but with more excitement than the stagnant water of a downtown float. The owners are the best! Super kind, helpful, and cool. 10/10 recommend!!

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    Emily W

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    If you’re in the area and looking for a fun tubing sesh, don’t miss this spot! Relaxing and beautiful scenery, but with more excitement than the stagnant water of a downtown float. The owners are the best! Super kind, helpful, and cool. 10/10 recommend!!

    Photo of Emily W

    Emily W

    July 6, 2026

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