Tubing Information
Tubing Information
Please help us protect the pristine waters of the Ichetucknee.
The following items are prohibited on the water:
- Disposable items, such as Ziplock bags, grocery sacks, plastic water bottles or sports drinks.
- Food.
- Coolers, including cooler backpacks.
- Pets.
- Tobacco and nicotine items, including vapes.
- Radios and speakers.
- Tubes containing glitter, “beans”, confetti or similar contents.
- Water guns or blasters.
- Fishing gear.
- 60 inches in both width and length.
- Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPVs) or "Underwater Scooters".
There is no swimming or snorkeling without a floatation device at any point on the river so to preserve the beneficial vegetation and prevent erosional damage to the river.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the river and within the park’s boundaries. All items may be inspected for compliance.
Tube Amenities
For your convenience, tubes and life jackets are available for rent within the park. Visitors are welcome to bring their own tubes or rent from outside vendors. Tubes cannot exceed 60 inches in both length and width.
- Tram and rental services: Please visit the General Store located in the south main parking area or call 386-497-1500 for tram information, rentals and other services.
Tubing Operations
The shallow and sensitive north section of the river is closed to tubing. Tubing is available year-round from Dampier's Landing located in the south main entrance off Highway 27.
Midpoint Launch is closed until further notice for repairs.
Dampier's Landing - Closes at 4 p.m.: Follow the trail behind the concession building straight to the river (~0.25 mile). You will float for 45 minutes to an hour to the last take-out. Please use the concession tram service or hiking trail (~0.55 mile) to return to the south entrance parking lot. Tram service wristbands are available at the General Store and are required to ride the tram.
All visitors are to be off the river by 5 p.m.