Salt River Tubing Rental in Mesa

Drift down the Salt River through Tonto National Forest, with saguaro-lined banks and a natural flowing river to set the pace. You’ll float alongside other groups before returning your tube at the take-out.

• Float through Tonto National Forest’s desert scenery
• Ride the shuttle to and from the river
• Share the river with fellow tubers

Itinerary

1. Arrive at Salt River Tubing — 9200 N Bush Hwy, Mesa AZ 85215. Free parking on site.
2. Check in — Have your booking confirmation ready. This is when you'll pick up any pre-purchased life vests, ice, or extras.
3. Grab your tube — Our team will get you set up with your rental tube (and bucket/cooler tube if you booked one).
4. Hop on the shuttle — We'll take you upriver to the put-in point.
5. Float the Salt River — Sit back, splash around, and enjoy the ride. Float times vary day-to-day with river conditions (estimated 2–5 hours).
6. Return at the take-out — Hand back your tubes and head out, or hang around and enjoy a snack before heading home.

What's Included

• Tube rental
• Round-trip river shuttle
• Parking

Important details

• Arrive with your full party and complete check-in before 2 PM; rentals are weather and water permitting
• Height requirement: 4 feet minimum
• Children ages 12 and under must wear a life jacket and have it at check-in
• Leave glass containers, Styrofoam containers, and marshmallows behind
• Bring drinks only in plastic bottles or cans; coolers are inspected before boarding
• Use operator vehicles to transport rental tubes; do not transport them in personal vehicles
• Return rental tubes; lost or stolen tubes incur a $30 fee each
• Take all trash with you
• Keep slack between tubes if tying them together
• Yield to the fan boat during emergencies
• Catch the last shuttle pickup at 6 PM at Point 4; no bus service operates beyond Point 4