Thousands of tubers enjoy floating beach blast adventures each week on the Salt River during the summer months.
Why? Simply, the cool and refreshing mountain-stream waters are an inviting refuge from the Valley of the Sun’s sizzling temperatures, and it’s an inexpensive getaway close to the Phoenix metropolitan area in beautiful Tonto National Forest.
Enjoy a fun-filled, floating beach blast for just $17 plus tax and fees for all day tubing, shuttle bus service and free parking at Salt River Tubing in September. Chill out and shoot the rocking Salt River rapids on a tube while beating the heat.
Salt River Tubing is open Friday, Saturday and Sundays in September, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Sept. 29.
“The Salt River is rocking in September, and it’s the coolest ride to enjoy fun in the sun,” says Salt River Tubing President and Chief Executive Officer Henri Breault. “The refreshing mountain-stream waters of the Salt River offer chills and thrills, and floating in the ‘mini-Grand Canyon’ of Tonto National Forest is a unique and memorable experience in the great outdoors.”
Salt River Tubing accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards and cash. Credit card and cash transactions require a valid driver’s license for tube rental deposits and credit card information. Please visit saltrivertubing.com for more details regarding credit card transactions.
TUBING TIPS
Shooting the Salt River rapids is great fun, and company officials recommend the following helpful tubing tips to assist tubers in planning their floating beach blasts for the holiday weekend:
- A valid driver’s license is required for a tube rental deposit per five tubes rented.
- Children must be at least 8 years or older and 4 feet tall for tubing and shuttle bus service.
- Life vests are strongly recommended for children, non-swimmers and inexperienced swimmers.
- Glass containers by law are not allowed in the Salt River Recreational Area. Ice chests will be inspected for glass containers before boarding shuttle buses. Please use plastic bottles or aluminum can containers.
- Have a great time during your floating beach blasts, but remember that drugs, alcohol and the Salt River do not mix. Responsibly appoint a designated driver before your tubing adventure.
- Floating picnic ideas include fresh fruit, burritos, fried chicken or sandwiches. Pack picnic items in Ziploc bags to keep dry. Please stash and bag all picnic supplies in litter bags while floating.
- Ice chest/coolers: Fill with ice, sport drinks, fruit juice and water. One to two bottles of water per hour while floating is recommended to help prevent dehydration.
Salt River Tubing is located in Northeast Mesa, just minutes from Highway 202 East and Power Road (North) Exit 23A, in beautiful Tonto National Forest. For more information about Salt River Tubing, please visit saltrivertubing.com, or call (480) 984-3305.