Shuttle-Assisted Madison River Tube Trip
Float the Madison River at your own pace with gear included
Duration
1.5–2.5 hours
Includes
Gear, safety briefing, shuttle
Highlights
Explore the Madison River on a self-guided tubing float with time to relax on the water. Bring your own supplies and enjoy a river outing shaped by current conditions.
- Float an unguided stretch of the Madison River
- Bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen, water, and a towel
- Wear secure shoes that stay on your feet
- Add optional cooler tubes, stand-up paddleboards, dry bags, speakers, or towels
Itinerary
Prior to Trip
- Make a reservation online or directly with the office
- Read your confirmation email to be prepared for your trip
- Call our office to ask any questions, change, update or cancel your reservation
- Payment will be ran on the card on file 24 hours before the trip - if this needs updated/split, please call the office
- Fill out the online waivers linked in your confirmation email (every participant needs to sign one)
For the Trip
- Show up at California Corner Parking Area on the Madison River with all your drinks, snacks, and personal items
- Complete check in
- Listen and understand the orientation and safety briefing
- Leave all non-necessary personal items in your vehicle
- Check in with the river crew to get your equipment
- Hit the water!
- We meet you at Black's Ford Takeout, collect your equipment, and we load up one driver per group to head back to California Corner to retrieve your vehicles
Allow about 3.5 hours from pulling into California Corner to pulling out heading on your way.
What's Included
- Reserved tubing gear
Important details
- Ages 3+ only
- A minimum of 4 participants is required for the trip to run
- An adult age 18+ is required when children under 14 join
- Pregnant women are not permitted on trips
- Basic mobility and reasonably good physical condition required
- Complete a waiver before participating
- Arrive 15 minutes before your start time; arrivals more than 30 minutes late incur an additional $100 charge
- A Montana Conservation License is required for everyone over age 12 unless you hold a valid Montana hunting or fishing license
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 48 hours' notice. Cancellations 24–48 hours before departure are charged 50%; within 24 hours and no-shows are charged 100%. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: H44ZYE
FAQs
Wear a bathing suit or clothes you do not mind getting wet, plus secure shoes that stay on your feet; flip-flops are not allowed. Bring sunscreen, water, a towel or dry clothes, snacks, drinks, a hat or sunglasses, and a waterproof case for your phone or belongings. Purchase supplies before arriving, as they are not sold at the river.
