Float the Rappahannock: All Day Short Run Tubing Adventure in Richardsville, Virginia

Duration

1-2 Hours. Repeat as many times as you want.

About

.75-mile trip, as many times as you'd like. A nice, short, calm trip. Perfect for younger kids that tend to get a little restless on the longer trips. Also, an excellent evening float, as the sun is going down.

You can start this trip at any time(8am-6pm). Starts at Rappahannock River Campground and ends at private property down river. Shuttles from the take out back to the campground run every 2 hours starting at 10am

PFDs, 1 cooler tube per group (request upon arrival. It's a tube that holds a cooler, you need to provide the cooler) and post-float pickup provided.

Ideal water level for this trip is 2.75ft and higher. You'll have to paddle or push(sturdy sticks found along the way come in handy) yourself along through the slower areas once the river drops below 3ft on the guage(link below).
CHECK WATER LEVEL HERE If the water level is too low(2.5 and under) we recommend just renting tubes for local use close to the campground(equipment only option).

What to Bring

Bring water shoes, drybags for anything you do not wish to get wet, plenty of fluids and snacks. At least 1 cellphone per group is required. Waterproof pouches for phones are available for purchase if you do not have one. Please ensure that everything you take on the river also comes out of the river. Help keep the Rappahannock beautiful.