Enjoy a floating beach blast adventure on the Lower Salt River in September. Chill out and shoot the rocking Salt River rapids on a tube while beating the heat and enjoying fun in the sun.
“Enjoy a leisurely float on the cool and inviting mountain stream waters and catch glimpses of the diverse wildlife including blue herons and the Salt River wild horses. Our recreational paradise is the coolest ride to enjoy fun in the sun during September,” said Salt River Tubing President and CEO Henri Breault. “Floating in the mini-Grand
Canyon of Tonto National Forest is a unique and memorable experience in the great outdoors.”
Salt River Tubing is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in September from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Sept. 26. The latest
tube rental is 1 p.m., weather and water flow permitting. The cost is only $19 plus tax per person or tube, which includes tube rental, shuttle bus ride, and free customer parking at Salt River Tubing.
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:
- A valid driver’s license is required for a tube rental deposit per five tubes rented.
- Children must be at least eight years or older and four 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.
- Sun block, tennis shoes, and cap or visor should be worn. A minimum 30 SPF is recommended.
- 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 and events, please visit saltrivertubing.com, or call (480) 984-3305.