Experience a perfect blend of gentle rapids and scenic floats with this 3-hour tubing trip on the French Broad River near Marshall, NC. Ideal for adventure seekers wanting excitement and relaxation alike.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended to maneuver with rapids and walk short distances during entry/exit points.
Wildlife
History
The French Broad River is one of the oldest rivers in North America, carving its path long before the Appalachian Mountains fully formed.
Conservation
The outfitter practices Leave No Trace principles and works with local groups to keep the river habitat healthy and clean.
Mad Co Tubing
Experience a perfect blend of gentle rapids and scenic floats with this 3-hour tubing trip on the French Broad River near Marshall, NC. Ideal for adventure seekers wanting excitement and relaxation alike.
Mad Co Tubing is a river tubing outfitter based in Marshall, North Carolina, offering recreational tubing trips on the French Broad River. The company operates three distinct experiences designed for both relaxed evening floats and more active whitewater tubing. Mad Co Tubing is featured on The Adventure Collective, which highlights the business as a local option for river tubing in the region.
Trip options include the Finally Friday Float, an adults-only evening 3-mile float intended for groups of friends looking to unwind with a cooler and a laid-back river atmosphere. For visitors seeking more action, Mad Co Tubing offers a 3-mile Trip that runs approximately 1.5 hours and includes a mix of Class 1+ rapids and calmer stretches. The 5-mile Trip extends the experience to about 3 hours and combines playful currents with scenic river views; participants may bring a picnic for the longer float.
Descriptions for each offering focus on the length, duration, and on-water character of the trips. Mad Co Tubing’s local operations in Marshall mean trips launch from the French Broad River corridor. The business listing and trip summaries are publicly available through The Adventure Collective and other third-party travel resources, providing prospective visitors with independent information about available tubing options and what to expect on the water.
Location
Marshall, NC
Based on the French Broad River
Trips Offered
3
Three distinct river tubing options
Trip Durations
1.5–3 hours
Short to half-day river trips
Adults Option
Adults-only available
Finally Friday Float is adults-only
Select an adults-only Finally Friday Float or book a 3-mile or 5-mile whitewater tubing trip from Marshall, NC — check availability and trip times before visiting.
Wear a life jacket
Always wear the provided life jacket to stay safe on the river’s rapids and calm stretches.
Bring water shoes
Protect your feet from river rocks and slippery surfaces with sturdy water shoes.
Apply waterproof sunscreen
The combination of water and sun can intensify exposure—use waterproof sunscreen for protection.
Secure personal items
Use waterproof bags or leave valuables onshore to keep them safe during your float.
Water shoes
Needed to navigate slippery rocks and protect your feet in the river.
summer
Quick-dry clothing
Keeps you comfortable when wet and dries fast during sunny breaks.
summer
Waterproof sunscreen
Protects you from UV rays during extended sun exposure on the river.
summer
Waterproof dry bag
Keeps phones, snacks, and other essentials dry throughout the trip.