Virginia Outdoor Center

Looking to spend a few hours floating along the river, relaxing in the sun, and hanging out with friends and family? Come join us for a tubing trip on the Rappahannock.

We offer an all day pass for tubing. You can run a one-mile stretch of river multiple times, so come earlier in the day to enjoy the river as much as you can. Starting at 10 am, you can repeat the one-mile trip as many times as you wish as long as you’re back on the river before 4pm.

One of our buses will pick up customers at the end point of the tubing trip, at Old Mill Park, every hour on the half-hour. Pickups begin at 11:30 and end at 5:30. [11:30 / 12:30 / 1:30 / 2:30 / 3:30 / 4:30 / 5:30]

Trip times may vary with water levels. Please call ahead to check on river conditions and for large group reservations for reservations.

When: Show up anytime from 10 am to 3:45 pm. The last time that we put tubes on the river is at 4pm. If you are here and ready to go by 3:45, we can get you on the water!

What: This trip includes exciting rapids and some calm stretches

$25/person ($23 for groups of 8+ that are paid by one person)

Where: From our building down to Old Mill Park. This trip takes an estimated 45 minutes to an hour, depending on water levels. The take-out is after the Falmouth (Route 1) bridge, which is the only bridge you will go under on this trip.

1) Lifejackets must be worn at all times while on the river.

2) All customers must bring good footwear (not flip-flops) to wear during tubing trips.

3) Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the river. We do not provide cooler tubes; we ask that you keep food and drinks in your car, and you may picnic on our property along the river.

4) Minimum age for all trips is 6 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parental signature on our release of liability waiver, which can be found here.

Again, please call us if you have any questions regarding the trip!