JOHNSTOWN RIVER TUBE FIELD GUIDE
River Tubin' on the Stonycreek — a slow, family-ready float with all-day tubes and a round-trip shuttle out of Johnstown
All-day tube rentals, a round-trip shuttle and multiple tube styles for ages 5 and up; this guide lays out what to bring, how the shuttle and sections work, and the rules that matter.
River Tubin' on the Stonycreek — a slow, family-ready float with all-day tubes and a round-trip shuttle out of Johnstown.
River Tubin' with Stonycreek Adventures is a relaxed, all-day way to experience the Stonycreek near Johnstown: a float-yourself-at-your-own-pace outing with a selection of tubes for kids and adults, shuttle service that returns you to your car, and simple logistics that make it an easy day in the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A tube for every rider
Stonycreek Adventures offers a variety of tubes—child-sized tubes with bottoms for smaller tubers, standard river tubes, larger green tubes and a cooler tube—so families and groups can pick what fits each rider and pack.
All-day rentals and a round-trip shuttle
Rates include a round-trip shuttle, tube rental and all-day parking; tube rentals are good for the entire day and additional shuttle trips are available when running the upper tubing section.
Designed for kids and adults
The operation accepts tubers ages 5 and up with a child-specific tube for ages 5–12 (under 40" tall) and mandatory life jackets for those 12 and under per PA law.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a calm, self-paced float that runs roughly 2–3 hours depending on water levels; you pick a tube, park and check in, shuttle to the put-in, then drift back downstream and return by shuttle at the take-out when the float is done.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a 2–3 hour float depending on water level and allow at least 30 minutes before your shuttle departure to park and check in.
Bring water shoes or old sneakers for the float; life jackets are required for those 12 and under and can be rented for $5 if you don’t bring your own.
Rates include one round-trip shuttle and all-day parking; tube rentals are valid for the whole day and additional shuttle trips are available when running the upper section.
Select from child tubes (smaller, with bottoms), standard orange tubes, purple and blue tubes with different features, larger green tubes and a cooler tube designed to carry a mid-large cooler.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the float?
Typical floats run about 2–3 hours depending on water level.
What ages can tube?
Tubing is available for ages 5 and up; child tubes are sized for ages 5–12 (under 40" tall) and many adult tubes are intended for riders 13 and older.
Are life jackets required?
Yes—per Pennsylvania law life jackets are required for individuals 12 years of age and under; you may bring your own or rent one on-site for $5.
Is a shuttle included?
Yes—rates include one round-trip shuttle; additional shuttle trips are available for a fee when running the upper tubing section and one free additional shuttle trip is included with the lower section on lower-water days.
Can I keep my tube all day?
Yes—tube rentals are valid for the entire day.
Do I need a reservation for additional shuttle trips?
Reservations for same-day additional shuttle trips are not required.