Can you float down the Salt River?

People can once again cool down amid the Sonoran Desert heat by floating down the Lower Salt River when Salt River Tubing opens for the season on April 30. For the uninitiated, Salt River Tubing entails spending anywhere from 1½ to five hours floating on the mountain stream waters of the Lower Salt River.

What can you bring into Salt River Tubing?

Salt River Tubing has tubes of varying sizes to accommodate most any cooler. Organizers ask that visitors avoid bringing plastic-foam coolers, which are environmentally unfriendly and apt to break. DO: Bring photo ID. If you’re renting a tube, you’ll need to bring a driver’s license for a deposit.

Is Salt River Tubing safe?

Salt River Tubing is located within the Tonto National Forest, 9200 North Bush Highway Mesa, AZ 85215. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people by swimming in lakes, rivers, or public pools.

Where should I start floating the Salt River?

How long does it take to float the Salt River? I would recommend launching at point #1 on the map. As you are driving towards Saguaro Lake on Bush Hwy, just before the Saguaro Lake Ranch you’ll see a parking area for water recreation use.

How deep is the Salt River Tubing?

six inches
Somehow the Salt River gets a bad rap. Sure — it may not be as impressive as the raging Colorado. It may not be deeper than six inches in most places (depending on the year’s monsoon season).

How Fast Is Salt River Tubing?

3. The water flows at an average of 1,000 cubic feet per second, which means it’ll take you about 5 hours to float from Point 1, where tubers enter the river just below the dam, to Point 4, where tubers must exit the river.

Is the Salt River polluted?

Overall, the water quality conditions in the Upper Salt River watershed ranged from fair to poor. Areas with the most severe pollution were Hammond Creek near the mouth and the Upper Salt River below Harrodsburg. The diversity and population of the fish community located in the same areas were poor.

Are there fish in the Salt River?

Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish and Catfish can all be found in the waters of the Salt River below Saguaro Lake.

How much is it to rent a tube at the Salt River?

$17
How much does it cost? It costs $17 for tube rental and shuttle; $14 for shuttle only. There’s a $30 charge for a lost or stolen tube.

How cold is the Salt River?

The average water temperature is 68 degrees year-round.

What is a salt river rafting trip?

Join us on a Salt River rafting trip and experience the incredible scenery and whitewater rafting of Arizona’s hidden gem, the stunning 2000 foot deep Salt River Canyon. Whether you are looking to escape for a day or are visiting Arizona our trip options provide a thrilling and fun outing for all types!

Where can I go rafting in Arizona?

Salt River Rafting in Arizona. Welcome to the Salt River Canyon! Join us on Salt River rafting trip and experience the incredible scenery and whitewater rafting of Arizona’s hidden gem, the stunning 2000 foot deep Salt River Canyon. Whether you are looking to escape for a day or are visiting Arizona our trip options provide a thrilling…

How deep is the Salt River Canyon in Arizona?

Welcome to the Salt River Canyon! Join us on a Salt River rafting trip and experience the incredible scenery and whitewater rafting of Arizona’s hidden gem, the stunning 2000 foot deep Salt River Canyon. Whether you are looking to escape for a day or are visiting Arizona our trip options provide a thrilling and fun outing for all types!

What is a multi-day Salt River trip?

Our multi-day Salt River trips take you further into the wilderness section of this spectacular and diverse desert chasm. The scenery changes dramatically from day to day while plunging you into bigger rapids!