FLOAT THE DESCHUTES RIVER
FLOAT THE DESCHUTES RIVER
TUBE RENTALS:
Kick back on a durable inflatable tube and soak in the summer energy of downtown Bend and the Old Mill District as you float along a gentle stretch of the Deschutes River. It’s one of the area’s favorite ways to enjoy the summer.
Relax on a single-person Star Tube, designed with a mesh bottom for extra comfort as you drift from the Old Mill District to Drake Park.
THE EASIEST WAY TO FLOAT IN BEND
Float Bend’s iconic stretch of the Deschutes without the usual hassle. Our tube rentals include easy parking and convenient shuttle service to and from the river, so you can skip the crowds and get straight to the float.
DETAILS
RIVER TUBE RENTALS
| SUMMER 2026 | DAYS OF OPERATION |
|---|---|
| June 6 - June 12 | Weekends (Saturday + Sunday) |
| June 13 - September 7 | Daily |
| September 8 - September 27 | Weekends (Saturday + Sunday) |
PRICING
| Per Person | Price |
|---|---|
| Tube Rental (includes electric golf cart shuttle) | $28 |
*We do NOT allow dogs on our tubes as they can damage our tubes. NO alcohol is allowed on the water or in any of the Bend Parks.
PICK-UP INFO
| PICK-UP TIMES: | Every half hour from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| PICK-UP LOCATION: | Bend Park n Ride (90 SW Columbia St. Bend, OR) |
| INCLUDES: | River Tube, Shuttle, PFD* |
*PFDs (Personal Floatation Device) are included with your rental and must be with you on the water. It is mandatory for children 12 and under to wear life jackets while on the water.
Your Float Experience
Every tube rental includes complimentary shuttle service for an easy, hassle-free experience from start to finish.
Begin at the Park n Ride, where you’ll catch our electric golf cart shuttle to Riverbend Park to start your float. The route follows a mostly calm stretch of the Deschutes River, with one set of small rapids located on the left-hand channel at Bend Whitewater Park. You may float through the rapids or exit the river and walk around them.
Caution: The right-hand channel at Bend Whitewater Park is reserved for whitewater boaters and river surfers only.
Your float ends at Drake Park, just after the Galveston Avenue bridge. Exit on the right-hand side of the river and head toward the shuttle pickup area. Our electric Sun Country Tours branded golf carts run continuously throughout the day and will return you to the Park n Ride.
Most floats take between 1 and 2 hours, depending on river flow and wind conditions.