Slow Current, Simple Choices: A 3-Hour Tube Float from Campbell’s to Meads Landing

ROSCOMMON RIVER TUBE FIELD GUIDE

Slow Current, Simple Choices: A 3-Hour Tube Float from Campbell’s to Meads Landing

A relaxed, 2.5–3 hour tubing run in Roscommon that covers 1.6 miles of scenic river and lets you choose open or closed-bottom tubes (cooler tube available).

Slow Current, Simple Choices: A 3-Hour Tube Float from Campbell’s to Meads Landing.

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Location
Roscommon
Operator
Campbell's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubing
Category
River Tube
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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This is tubing pared to its essentials: launch at Campbell’s, settle into a comfortable tube with a back rest, and drift 1.6 miles downstream to Meads Landing over roughly 2.5 to 3 hours. The operator provides open- and closed-bottom tubes plus a cooler tube option so you can float without paddling and keep refreshments close as the river carries you.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

A gentle 1.6-mile drift

The float covers 1.6 miles of scenic river between Campbell’s and Meads Landing and typically takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, making it an easy, no-paddle outing.

THE GEAR

Open or closed-bottom tubes (and a cooler option)

Choose an open-bottom tube to stay cool or a closed-bottom tube to stay dry; a cooler tube is available that holds your personal cooler and can be attached to your tube for easy access while you relax.

THE ACCESS

Simple pricing and accessibility

Packages start at $20 per person per tube with the same base pricing for open, closed and cooler tube options on most days, and the experience is offered to all ages with tubes only.

What the day feels like

How the float unfolds

After launching at Campbell’s you settle into a tube with a back rest and let the current do the work for an easy, scenic float downstream to Meads Landing. The trip lasts roughly 2.5 to 3 hours and is designed for relaxation—there’s no paddling required and the cooler tube option keeps refreshments within arm’s reach.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this float suits—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Relaxation seekersIdeal: the float is designed for people who want to unwind without paddling, using comfortable tubes with back rests and optional cooler tubes to keep drinks nearby.
2
Families with kidsGood fit: the trip is offered to all ages and is tubes-only, making it easy for mixed-age groups to float together provided everyone uses tubes.
3
Paddling puristsNot ideal: canoes and kayaks cannot be taken on this trip—this is a tubing-only run.
4
Groups with coolersSuitable with planning: a cooler tube option exists but requires at least one tube to be booked first and it holds your personal cooler (it is not provided by the operator).

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Bring swimwear, sun protection, and any personal cooler or refreshments you intend to use with the cooler tube—remember the cooler tube holds your cooler but does not provide one.

Timing & Duration

The float covers 1.6 miles and typically takes 2.5 to 3 hours; all rentals must be off the water by 6pm, and reservations are highly suggested during peak season.

Booking & Logistics

Rates start at $20 per person per tube on Sunday–Friday with higher rates on Saturdays and holidays; cooler tubes require booking at least one tube first and each length/float has different end points so multiple activities may require more than one car.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the float?

The run is 1.6 miles and typically takes about 2.5 to 3 hours.

What types of tubes are available?

Open-bottom tubes, closed-bottom tubes, and a cooler tube option are offered; each tube has a back rest for comfort.

Can I bring a kayak or canoe?

No—canoes and kayaks cannot be taken on this tubing trip; it is tubes-only.

How much does it cost?

Rates start at $20 per person per tube Sunday–Friday; Saturdays and specified holidays carry a higher per-tube rate.

Is the cooler tube an actual cooler?

No—the cooler tube holds and attaches your personal cooler for easy access but is not itself a cooler.

Do I need a reservation?

Reservations are highly suggested during peak season.

Are there time limits or late fees?

All rentals must be off the water by 6pm; late arrivals are subject to a late fee.