Please Note: The location featured in this article is now called J’s Landing. They still offer the same great features, but you can find the most up-to-date information on the J’s Landing Facebook page here.
With so many wonderful rivers all across the state landscape, Wisconsin is a great place for a float trip. You rent an inner tube for yourself (and maybe you also get one for your cooler), tie yourself to your friends and create a large flotilla heading downstream. There are a few options for tubing in Wisconsin, but only one that will let you head out for 5 to 6 hours of pure floating bliss. Get ready for the Wisconsin tubing experience of a lifetime.
Let’s start off by saying that this trip isn’t for novices - not because of difficulty, but because it’s a long day and Bob and Joni’s, while awesome, takes a pretty hands-off approach to floating.
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Bob and Joni’s is first and foremost a restaurant. If you’re planning to float, call ahead and let them know. Then you’ll get to the restaurant and they’ll lead you to the river. They’ll pick you up at a not particularly obvious location at the end of your day. You’ll enter the river right behind their location and off you go. It’s all very easy and intuitive if you’ve floated before. But if you feel like you’d need your hand-held, this might not be the place for you.
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But don’t let that scare you off. There are tubes, there’s a river, there’s a pick-up - it’s not difficult and this is supposed to be relaxing and fun. Bob and Joni’s is in the spirit of that laid back sort of attitude.
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While many float trips in Wisconsin last just 2-3 hours, this one should take about six hours. So while you’ll probably have a cooler of libations, make sure you’ve also got plenty of water and sunscreen.
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The river itself is nice and wide, though you may find some beaches and sandbars you want to stop at.
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For the most part, it’s a leisurely ride, but Mother Nature can wreak havoc on the riverbanks, so much sure you’re paying attention for fallen branches or trees.
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There are also two smaller rapids that add a little excitement to the ride.
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The cost of tube rental and pick up for this longer trip is $28 per person. If you’re planning the longer trip, you must leave Bob and Joni’s no later than 11 am. You can start as early as 8 am.
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Tubing is very popular and a great option because it doesn’t take much work and the tubes don’t displace as much water, meaning they have a clean ride even in shallow water.
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Bob and Joni’s has been sending people floating down the Wolf River for years. You won’t regret using them and planning an all-day trip that lets you soak up the sun, relax and have a great time with friends and family.
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You can find information about Bob and Joni’s on their Facebook page here.
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Address: N4495 WI-55, White Lake, WI 54491
There are a lot of great places to take shorter float trips in the state. Check out this list of awesome rivers you can tube down.
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Tubing in Wisconsin July 22, 2019 Marisa Roman Where is the best place to go tubing in Wisconsin? Wisconsin tubing is one of the most welcomed pastimes for adventurers when the warm weather hits. There are so many opportunities for tubing, kayaking, and canoe adventures, it’s hard to find the right one. But for those who are seeking some fun things to do in Wisconsin that involve the great outdoors, there are a few rivers we can suggest. Namekagon River, Apple River, Wolf River, Black River, Wisconsin River, and Grant River are just a few of the rivers that are considered some of the best places to go tubing in Wisconsin. What else can I do besides tubing at Wolf River? For those who are wondering what to do in Wisconsin when the warm weather arrives, opportunities are aplenty. Wolf River is known for epic tubing and kayaking in Wisconsin, however, there are plenty of other reasons to visit this beautiful river. Wolf River also provides fishing, hiking, camping, and swimming opportunities for anyone visiting that wants to enjoy nature. In fact, the Wolf Creek campground area becomes a coveted spot during the summer, where friends and family set up shop, start a campfire, and enjoy cooking their catch of the day. Does Wisconsin have clean rivers? Clean water comes into question for any resident or visitor looking to enjoy some waterside activity. When many people picture Wisconsin, they immediately think of the numerous lakes, roaring rapids, and still, peaceful wetlands that can be enjoyed all year long. Clean, safe, and abundant water has always been a focus within the state of Wisconsin, especially with various programs in place to ensure it. The rivers in Wisconsin are tracked and measured carefully in order to make sure the quality of water is up to the standards for safety and enjoyment.
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Tubing in Wisconsin
July 22, 2019
Marisa Roman
Where is the best place to go tubing in Wisconsin? Wisconsin tubing is one of the most welcomed pastimes for adventurers when the warm weather hits. There are so many opportunities for tubing, kayaking, and canoe adventures, it’s hard to find the right one. But for those who are seeking some fun things to do in Wisconsin that involve the great outdoors, there are a few rivers we can suggest. Namekagon River, Apple River, Wolf River, Black River, Wisconsin River, and Grant River are just a few of the rivers that are considered some of the best places to go tubing in Wisconsin. What else can I do besides tubing at Wolf River? For those who are wondering what to do in Wisconsin when the warm weather arrives, opportunities are aplenty. Wolf River is known for epic tubing and kayaking in Wisconsin, however, there are plenty of other reasons to visit this beautiful river. Wolf River also provides fishing, hiking, camping, and swimming opportunities for anyone visiting that wants to enjoy nature. In fact, the Wolf Creek campground area becomes a coveted spot during the summer, where friends and family set up shop, start a campfire, and enjoy cooking their catch of the day. Does Wisconsin have clean rivers? Clean water comes into question for any resident or visitor looking to enjoy some waterside activity. When many people picture Wisconsin, they immediately think of the numerous lakes, roaring rapids, and still, peaceful wetlands that can be enjoyed all year long. Clean, safe, and abundant water has always been a focus within the state of Wisconsin, especially with various programs in place to ensure it. The rivers in Wisconsin are tracked and measured carefully in order to make sure the quality of water is up to the standards for safety and enjoyment.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Wisconsin tubing is one of the most welcomed pastimes for adventurers when the warm weather hits. There are so many opportunities for tubing, kayaking, and canoe adventures, it’s hard to find the right one. But for those who are seeking some fun things to do in Wisconsin that involve the great outdoors, there are a few rivers we can suggest. Namekagon River, Apple River, Wolf River, Black River, Wisconsin River, and Grant River are just a few of the rivers that are considered some of the best places to go tubing in Wisconsin.
What else can I do besides tubing at Wolf River?
For those who are wondering what to do in Wisconsin when the warm weather arrives, opportunities are aplenty. Wolf River is known for epic tubing and kayaking in Wisconsin, however, there are plenty of other reasons to visit this beautiful river. Wolf River also provides fishing, hiking, camping, and swimming opportunities for anyone visiting that wants to enjoy nature. In fact, the Wolf Creek campground area becomes a coveted spot during the summer, where friends and family set up shop, start a campfire, and enjoy cooking their catch of the day.
Does Wisconsin have clean rivers?
Clean water comes into question for any resident or visitor looking to enjoy some waterside activity. When many people picture Wisconsin, they immediately think of the numerous lakes, roaring rapids, and still, peaceful wetlands that can be enjoyed all year long. Clean, safe, and abundant water has always been a focus within the state of Wisconsin, especially with various programs in place to ensure it. The rivers in Wisconsin are tracked and measured carefully in order to make sure the quality of water is up to the standards for safety and enjoyment.
