Tube down the Farmington River for
a great day's fun!
Float down through
the picturesque calm sections, What a way to cool
down on a hot summer day!!
Traveling over three
sets of rapids, you'll experience a thrill as you splash
through the white water. |
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Join Farmington River Tubing
for the coolest sport in Connecticut.
Bring your camp or club;
have a birthday party or reunion;
get your friends together
or just bring yourself -- it's a splash!
Attention/Warning
River tubing is not for some people. It is not a man made
amusement park ride.
Read all of the information signs, ask questions, and be sure you want to partake
in this activity before you rent the equipment.
Once you rent the equipment there are no refunds and you must return the equipment
properly. You will be charged for equipment lost, damaged, or not properly returned.
Once you start you must get to the designated take out to get the bus ride back.
There is no other place to get out or way to get back.
This is not a man made amusement park ride where you are automatically harnessed
and secured.
This is a rental operation where you rent an inner tube, a P.F.D., and a bus
ride back.
We do not control the river or any part of it. You are on your own. You must
securely fasten you own P.F.D. and safely maneuver your own tube. If you need
instructions you must ask before you enter the river.
The river is rough! It contains class 1, 2, & 3 rapids, water, rocks, trees,
and other obstacles. You can be injured! You can fall out of your tube! (You
are on your own to get back to it.)
The river is unattended! There is a lifeguard at the 2nd rapid only. Their purpose
is to assist you if your feet get stuck in the rocks and you are trapped under
water. (This can happen if you try to stand up in the rapids; for your safety,
Do Not try to stand up in the river.) The lifeguard cannot leave their post,
retrieve tubes, or assist people who have fallen out of their tubes. They must
maintain their focus for foot entrapments in the rapids.
If you have an emergency along the river you are on your own to get notification
to the bus at the take out, the office at the start, or the lifeguard at the
2nd rapid so we can notify “911” of your situation.
The tubes are not puncture proof. Popped tubes must be returned to get another
one.
We do not control the weather. It can change at any time. It is your choice
to rent or not; given the weather conditions during the duration of your ride
.
Restrictions
Everyone must be of adequate physical capabilities and maturity
levels to use the rented equipment properly and safely.
Everyone who uses the rented equipment must be able to swim through class 1,2,
& 3 rapids.
You cannot use the rented equipment if you are; pregnant, under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or other imperative substances, experiencing neck, back,
or other conditions that could be aggravated by the use of the equipment.
No ropes, paddles, fish poles, or other hazardous items allowed on the rented
equipment.
The equipment is not designed for pets & therefore they cannot accompany
you.
No smoking while tubing. The equipment is not resistant to fire or ashes.
No food, beverage, or other potential litter allowed.
Minimum weight (as defined by the U.S.C.G. designation on the smallest P.F.D.)
= 50 lbs.
Minimum height (simply our recommendation to comfortably sit in the smallest
tube) = 4’
Minimum age (simply our recommendation for maturity levels) = 10 yrs old
Maximum chest size (as defined by the U.S.C.G. designation on the largest P.F.D.)
= 62”
Maximum weight (simply our recommendation to comfortably sit in the largest
tube) = 300 lbs
Maximum age – although there is no set maximum age you must be able to
swim through class 1/2/3 rapids and withstand strong to severe impacts with
rocks.
River tubing is not for pregnant people, pets, or anyone who cannot swim or
is not comfortable with any of the information, warnings, or restrictions.
General Information
To Plan Your Trip:
Wear a bathing suit and shorts, a long sleeved light T-shirt, or socks with the ends cut off to slip over your arms (this prevents chafing on your arms from rubbing on the tube), and something to protect your feet (old sneakers, Tevas, water shoes, or wet suit boots work great. Don't wear heavy boots or sandals that may slip off.)
Wear a bathing suit and shorts, a long sleeved light T-shirt, or socks with the ends cut off to slip over your arms (this prevents chafing on your arms from rubbing on the tube), and something to protect your feet (old sneakers, Tevas, water shoes, or wet suit boots work great. Don't wear heavy boots or sandals that may slip off.)
Leave all unnecessary items that you don't want to lose, at home. (eyeglasses, watches, rings, favorite hats, and jewelry are commonly lost during tubing.)
Picnicking is available at the State Recreation area where the tubing starts.
Changing houses and restroom facilities are also available.
Although no effort is spared to provide you with a safe
tubing experience, water and river activities have both inherent and unknown
risks and dangers. These include but are not limited to injury or loss of life.
Lifeguards are posted at the second set of rapids (this is the largest set during
the tube ride) to assist you if you have an emergency.The rest of the river
is unattended and you will be on your own. You will be asked to sign a waiver
and release of liability for yourself and anyone else in your group before tubing
down the river.
| Costs
and Dates: Weekends and Holidays, $20.00 per person. Weekdays,
$18.00 per person. This includes the rental of a specially designed
river tube, a personal flotation device (life jacket), a shuttle bus ride
from the take-out point to the starting point, and all the sun and fun
you can pack into your ride. You can tube again the same day for an additional
$10.00. Group Discount Rates: $14.00 + tax per person,
no other discounts apply and must meet restrictions.
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Please call on the day you plan to come
tubing for
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How to get here; Use an internet direction service and our physical address; 92 Main Street, New Hartford CT 06057 to get directions
From rt. 44 West:
Pass the "Welcome to New Hartford" sign and we're a quarter mile on the right
side of the road. Look for the brown and gold sign that says "Farmington River
Tubing" and " Satans Kingdom State Recreation Area" We're inside that parking
lot.
From rt. 44 East:
We are 7.5 miles from the intersection of rt. 8 or three miles past downtown
New Hartford on the left. Across the street from the blue roofed grocery store
and just after the dog kennel. Look for the brown and gold sign that says "Farmington
River Tubing" and " Satans Kingdom State Recreation Area" We're inside that
parking lot.
From areas East of Hartford:
Take rt. 84 West and get off at exit 39 ( Farmington rt. 4 ). Follow rt.4 West
to the third traffic signal. Turn right onto rt. 10 North and follow until the
intersection of rt. 44. Turn left onto rt. 44 West and follow the directions
above "from rt. 44 West."
From areas North of Hartford:
Take rt. 91 South and get off at exit 40. Follow rt. 20 West past the airport
and into Granby. Turn left onto rt. 10 South and follow until the intersection
with rt. 44. Turn right onto rt. 44 West and follow the directions above "from
rt. 44 West."
From areas South West:
Take rt. 8 North until the highway ends in Winsted. Turn left onto rt. 44 East.
Follow directions above "from rt. 44 East."
From areas South East:
Take rt. 9 North. At exit 28 take the left hand split onto rt. 72 West. Follow
rt. 72 West ( While on rt. 72 you will merge with rt. 84 for about 2 miles,
make sure you follow the right hand branch for rt. 72 West) and get off at exit
1 ( North Washington Street ). Turn right onto rt. 177 North and follow until
the intersection with rt. 44. Turn left onto rt. 44 West and follow the directions
above "from rt. 44 West."
From areas South:
Take rt. 91 North and get off at exit 22 which will put you onto rt. 9 North.
Follow the directions above "from areas South East".
From areas Far East:
Take rt. 2, rt. 6, or rt. 44 to rt. 84 West. Follow the directions above "from
areas East of Hartford".
From areas Far West:
Take rt. 84 East or rt. 95 North until the intersection with rt. 8 North. Follow
directions above "from areas South West".
From areas North West:
Take rt. 44 East and follow the directions above "from rt. 44 East".
**TO PRINT WAIVER INFORMATION CLICK HERE **
For more information and to get current hours and river conditions call:
or email info@FarmingtonRiverTubing.com
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