What We Offer
French Broad Tubing Trips Near Asheville — Choose Your Adventure
French Broad River tubing doesn’t get better than this. Mad Co Tubing offers three trip options, all featuring paddle-powered adventure tubing with class 1+ rapids, stunning cliffs, and wildlife.
The Flow: Expect plenty of splashy, rolling water mixed with calm, scenic stretches.
The “Boating” Edge: River tubing with a paddle changes everything. You aren’t just drifting — you’re navigating the currents, steering through the fun spots, and choosing your own path downriver.
The Backdrop: Float past stunning cliffs and lush Appalachian scenery just minutes from downtown Marshall.
Choose Your French Broad River Tubing: 3-Mile vs. 5-Mile
All French Broad River tubing trips end at our private outpost in Marshall, NC. Looking for tubing trip prices near Asheville? All trips include your high-performance tube, life vest, paddle, and shuttle — no hidden fees. A thorough safety talk with instruction personalized to the conditions and participants of your trip is also included.
The 3-Mile Scout (Most Popular!) $35
Distance: 2.8 Miles
Average Time: ~2 Hours
The Rundown: Our most popular 3-mile tubing trip near Asheville. We shuttle you to our private put-in for a perfect dose of river fun.
The 5-Mile Expedition $45
Distance: 4.8 Miles
Average Time: ~3 Hours
The Rundown: Our 5-mile tubing trip on the French Broad for those who want more time on the water. We shuttle you 5 miles up River Road for an extended adventure through the heart of Section 7.
Not sure what to bring? Check out our preparing for your trip guide.
The Finally Friday Float
The Finally Friday Float is Mad Co Tubing’s adults-only evening experience on the French Broad River. Every Friday during the season, launch at 5:30 PM for a laid-back 3-mile drift through Section 7. Pack a cooler, grab your crew, and leave the week behind. $40 per person. Ages 21+ only.
Who Can Join the Fun?
We want everyone to have a safe, splashy day on the water.
Minimum Weight: this is dependent on water levels, please call to discuss.
Maximum Weight: 350lbs
Tethering: This option is available to anyone. We discuss this during the “safety talk”. We do recommend all participants 7 yrs and younger start out tethered to an adult.
For safety, children 7 years and younger must be tethered to an adult’s tube.
Active Participation: Because we provide paddles for navigation, guests should have a basic fitness level to steer away from river obstacles and stay on course.
Safety First: Life vests are provided and required for all participants.
- Participants must also be able to walk on uneven terrain. They must be able to get themselves into and out of the tube. Please contact us with concerns or questions about your group.
Our Outpost
We are located at the very end of South Main Street, just a stone’s throw from the local shops and breweries of Marshall, NC. 726 NC 251, Marshall, NC 28753
Ready to book tubing near Asheville? Choose your trip and reserve your spot.
Note: Because the French Broad is a free-flowing mountain river, float times fluctuate based on water levels!
Please call to make a reservation for parties of 15 or more.