What People Are Saying About Salt River Tubing and Recreation Area
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In Short – Valley residents know one of the best ways to escape summer's heat is filling up some inner tubes and heading for the lower Salt River, below Saguaro Lake. Tubes can be rented. For 15 miles, people can float lazily down the river, just 30 miles northeast of Mesa. People can choose the length of their route using six different parking lots along the way that have been set up for pick-ups and drop-offs.
08/09/02
Relax on the river
by Lori555
Float down the river with family and friends & a cooler of cold drinks. Call ahead to see which routes are running. Bring water, sunblock, wading shoes & towels for the ride home. You will get wet!
- Pros: inexpensive, good parking, scenery
- Cons: crowded, drunk college kids
The Details on Salt River Tubing and Recreation Area
Know Before You Go:
Remember these two words: waterproof sunscreen. Also, children must be 8 or more years old and 4 feet tall for tubing. The place is open until 7pm, but tube rentals end at 3pm. Make sure to have cash on hand. There are no ATMs.
What to Drink:
You'll get thirsty. Many people rent extra tubes for their coolers.
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