River Tubing, Camping & Ice Fishing Near Mauston, WI

Sandy Shores Tubing LLC — Mauston, Wisconsin

Tubing on the Wisconsin River

Sandy Shores Tubing LLC operates guided and shuttle-supported river tubing trips on the Wisconsin River, offering a scenic three-mile float with custom river tubes and return shuttle service. The tubing experience on the Wisconsin River provides easy access to sandy beaches, calm stretches of water, and riverbank picnic spots. Tubing trips are suitable for families, groups, and event organizers looking for a relaxed, social outdoor activity in central Wisconsin.

Ice Fishing on Petenwell and Castle Rock Lakes

The company offers seasonal ice-fishing rental skid houses on Petenwell Lake and Castle Rock Lake, including two-person and six-person skid house configurations. Each skid house is equipped with bench seating, heaters, sonar shelves, and multiple fishing holes so anglers can fish in comfort. Petenwell Lake rentals launch from The Bighorn boat launch; Castle Rock Lake options provide flexible access for anglers who prefer that lake. Ice-fishing rentals are available during lake ice season and are intended for anglers seeking a comfortable, well-equipped shelter on the ice.

Camping and Accommodations

Sandy Shores Tubing LLC provides a range of on-site accommodations for overnight stays:

• RV camping (on the water): narrow riverside RV sites with water and electric hookups for guests who want direct riverfront access.
• Tent camping with water & electric: seasonal tent sites with utility hookups available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• Basic tent camping: larger, simple tent sites that accommodate families and groups up to six people.
• Amish-built cabin: a privately constructed cabin featuring a full kitchen, bathroom, concrete patio, outdoor fire ring, and grill for comfortable multi-night stays near the river.

Inflatables Swim Pond and Water Park

The inflatables swim pond serves as a family-focused water park attraction with an inflatable obstacle course designed for ages four and up. The water park includes a staffed or monitored beach area where life vests are mandatory to ensure guest safety. The swim pond and inflatables complement tubing and camping as summer entertainment for visiting families.

Group Services and Transportation

Group transportation and event logistics are supported through Kobussen bus shuttle and party bus options that connect groups to tubing launch points and campground facilities. Booking group shuttle service makes tubing events, bachelor parties, family reunions, and group outings easier by coordinating arrival, departure, and tube transport.

Safety, Seasons, and Practical Information

Safety protocols include mandatory life vests at the inflatables swim pond and heated skid houses for winter ice-fishing. Shuttle services streamline tubing logistics and reduce parking pressures. Operating seasons vary by activity: tubing and water park attractions operate in warmer months, camping is seasonal with expanded services over summer holidays, and skid houses are offered during winter ice conditions.

Why Book Sandy Shores Tubing LLC

Visitors choose Sandy Shores Tubing LLC for river tubing on the Wisconsin River, seasonal ice-fishing on Petenwell Lake and Castle Rock Lake, varied camping options including RV hookups and a private Amish-built cabin, and family-friendly water park attractions. The combination of tubing, camping, inflatables, and ice-fishing makes Sandy Shores Tubing LLC a multi-season outdoor recreation hub in Mauston, Wisconsin.

How to Reserve

Reservations are recommended for tubing floats, campsite bookings, inflatables swim pond sessions, and skid house ice-fishing rentals, especially during peak summer weekends and holiday periods.

Visitors should bring sunscreen, water shoes, towels, and weather-appropriate clothing for summer tubing and swim pond visits. For ice-fishing, anglers should plan for cold-weather gear, portable bait, and safety equipment. On-site parking is available for guests; shuttle service reduces vehicle needs. For current availability and reservations, check booking schedules and contact Sandy Shores Tubing LLC in Mauston, Wisconsin well before arrival. online bookings