Tubby Tubes River Co.

Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne, minutes from Lake George Village. Tubby Tubes runs lazy-river tubing on the Lower Hudson, the calmer Class I-II stretch downstream from the Hudson Gorge whitewater. The company has run lazy-river tubing here for over 20 years, which makes it the pioneer of the format in this region. The trip is guided rather than a self-shuttle drop. Certified river guides accompany every group from put-in to take-out, which is the right structure for the family audience and for the ages-2-and-up age minimum. Tubes, life jackets, and bus shuttle to and from the river are all included in the price. Trip lengths and water levels vary; the company runs the calendar around the Lower Hudson's flow rather than dam releases. The operation runs Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Beyond tubing, Tubby Tubes operates adventure courses and ziplines on the same property, which makes a full-day visit workable. The float can be enhanced with optional luxury tubes (backrests and cup holders) or cooler-raft rentals (some come with ice). Best for families with younger kids and visitors who want a real river day without the Class III commitment of the Gorge.