Watauga River Outpost Tubing

Tubing on the Watauga River

Six people relax in orange tubes on calm water, linked around a cooler after river rafting.

People in orange tubes float down a calm river with Wahoo's Adventures and lush green banks.

Smiling person in a life vest flashes a peace sign while river tubing with Wahoo's Adventures.

People river tubing on orange tubes with yellow paddles, seen from above at Wahoo's Adventures.

People relaxing on orange tubes, floating down a calm river near a cozy treehouse cabin.

Watauga River Tubing Trips

Tubing On The Watauga River

Start Times
9:40 AM Monday-Friday
9:30 AM on Saturdays
12 PM on Sundays
***Trip must leave PROMPTLY at 9:40AM/9:30AM/12pm

Reservations Required; No Walk-Ins
***Trips run Monday - Saturday in the AM only before the dam release

2+ Hours Float Time

Small Rapids for Splashy Fun!

Cooler Tubes Available

Navy badge with heart, paw prints, "Pet Friendly Adventures," New River tubing near Boone, NC.

We’re bringing one of your favorite Wahoos adventures to a new river! Tubing is now available at our Watauga location—just minutes from downtown Elizabethton and right on the banks of the Watauga River.

While tubing isn’t new to Wahoos (we’ve been helping guests chill out on the New River for years), this is the first time we’re offering laid-back floats on the scenic Watauga. Perfect for those long, hot summer days, our new trip lets you relax, recharge, and drift through some of the most beautiful waters and scenary in East Tennessee!!!

Whether you’re a longtime tuber or floating for the first time, come experience Wahoos tubing in a whole new way at our beautiful outpost located right on the Watauga River

Note: Dogs are welcome for an additional $15/dog