TALLAHASSEE, FL - Stay cool in the heat this summer by tubing down the lazy rivers in our region.
Camp Folks is offering tours all summer long.
Four unique tubing experiences throughout the summer include tubing down Creek and Chipola Rivers every Friday in June and July, and various other spots.
It's a fun activity for the family and also has health benefits.
Organizers say it's good for the mind, body and soul.
Here's all the details:
Tallahassee, Florida - Camp Folks, LLC., Tallahassee’s new outdoor gear rental and excursion company, is pleased to present 4 unique tubing experiences to help you stay cool in the heat of the Summer.
Ichetucknee
Camp Folks is headed to Ichetucknee for a tubing day trip June 5th. The famed Ichetucknee river is one of the most popular for tubing and other activities in the state. Due to the popularity and fragile ecosystem, only a limited number of tubers are allowed per day. Be sure to arrive early (by or before 9 AM on weekends) to make sure you’ll get a spot. The crystal-clear waters are said to be an effective cure for stress, so get out on the water!
Spring Creek and Chipola River (Bear Paw)
Camp Folks offers tubing trips down Spring Creek and Chipola River EVERY Friday in June and July! For Tallahassee and Leon County locals, this is a river that hardly needs introduction. Although the entirety of the river is a whopping 94 miles in length, the popular and widely-used paddling/tubing trail is much shorter, and takes around 3 ½ hours to complete.
Santa Fe River
Hitch a ride with Camp Folks for our Adult Summer Camp at Ginnie Spring on June 11-12 and experience the Santa Fe River for yourself! Originating not in Santa Fe, NM, but Lake Santa Fe, FL, this river stretches for 75 miles from east to west across several counties. An interesting fact about this river is that it goes underground for about three miles at O’Leno State Park, and comes back out the other side wide and clear, perfect for tubing or paddling. The river is named after a Spanish mission that was once located near the river. Ginnie Springs is located on the Santa Fe River, offering a short tube run to visitors of the private campground and recreation area.
Coldwater Creek
Join Camp Folks June 25-26 for a tubing and camping experience on Coldwater Creek! Set in an unusually hilly part of Florida, this 19-mile creek is lined with high (sometimes 30-ft!) bluffs and has one of the swiftest currents in Florida, clocking in at blazing speeds of over 3 mph. Mini-rapids along the creek make for a bumpy and exciting tube or paddle adventure, as you navigate over fallen logs and shallow river bottoms. Some private houses have been built along the river, but the folks here are friendly. In addition, you can enjoy a unique landscape of hardwood hammocks and upland pine forests.
Camp Folks June Tubing Trips At-A-Glance
EVERY Friday - Spring Creek & Chipola River Tubing Runs
June 5th - Ichetucknee Springs
June 11th-12th - Santa Fe River (Ginnie Springs) "Adult Summer Camp"
June 25-26 - Coldwater Creek "Campin’ & Toobin’"
"Camp Folks is Tallahassee’s adventure concierge. We’re on a mission to get more folks living in and visiting the Tallahassee area to experience outdoor adventure in the Big Bend." - Julia Hix, Camp Folks’ CEO.
Camp Folks is Tallahassee's outdoor gear rental and excursion company. We are on a mission to get more people outside and experiencing the natural beauty of North Florida and South Georgia. Venture out into the wild with Camp Folks on our one-of-a-kind outdoor excursions. From kayak and canoe camping to backpacking on the Florida Trail to all-inclusive glamping retreats, Camp Folks lets you experience nature on your own terms. Located in Tallahassee's eclectic Railroad Square Art Park, Camp Folks rents high-quality gear, from well-known manufacturers, at affordable prices. We are simplifying outdoor adventure, so you can have fun!
