Tubing – Canoeing – Kayaking

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Welcome to Beautiful Point Bluff Camping Resort !

Our Tubes, Canoes & Kayaks offer a great way to enjoy the best experience water on the Wisconsin River ! Please review the tips and suggestions below so you can enjoy your your experience to the fullest extent.

Pricing for our Canoes, Kayaks and Tubes can be found here.

ALL TUBES, CANOES & KAYAKS
MUST BE BACK TO POINT BLUFF BY 6:00 PM!!


GOOD THINGS TO BRING ON THE RIVER

  • Water shoes
  • Dry Bag (for towels, t-shirts, etc)
  • I.D.
  • Cash and Credit card(s)
  • Sunscreen
  • Cooler (for your lunch and beverages)
  • Sunglasses

GENERAL ITEMS TO REMEMBER WHEN PLANNING A VISIT

  • We suggest you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the shuttle time (one full hour on weekends) .   
  • Tube shuttles run constantly beginning at 9:00 a.m. every day.
  • The last shuttle leaves at 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.
  • We have occasionally run out of tubes on a busy Saturday. We run first come first serve so if you want a guaranteed spot on the river’ come early.
  • We do not allow any glass on the river. All beverages must be in plastic bottles or cans
  • We do not allow you to bring any inflatables of your own.   
  • We do not allow children under the age of 3 years old. Children cannot ride on laps.

SIGNING UP FOR TUBES, KAYAKS OR CANOES

  • One person may fill out one release form for the entire group
  • Every person 18 or older must sign the bottom of the release form.(For large groups there is a sheet for additional signatures)
  • The forms are located inside on the tables by the attendant.
  • Fill out and turn in your release form at the window when you pay.
  • We also ask that you turn your keys into the sign up attendants**
  • Upon receiving your keys, we will give you a copy of the release form which will be used as your shuttle bus pass.
  • Your keys will be hung on our numbered key board. That hook number will be written on your paid receipt
  • The paid yellow copy of your receipt will be given to either the bus driver or staff member loading the bus. Your name with your group will be called when it is your turn to load the buses

**Why do we keep your keys? We hang all keys on our keyboard.

If we see keys hanging up we know that there are people out on the river.

This is our way to keep tabs on who is still out and to make sure that we have everyone safely back at the end of the day.

It also keeps your keys safe instead of on the bottom of the river!  


The Rock Camping Resort is located 3/4 way between the Tube Launch and Point Bluff . 

Cash and Credit cards are accepted with proper Identification.

  • Changing rooms are located by the parking area.
  • Our launch site is just a few miles and a few minutes bus ride up the river.
  • Life jackets and tubes are at the landing.
  • You will put on your life jackets and then get your tubes.
  • The tubes have quick release straps on them so that you may hook them together. There is another strap on your cooler tube so that you can attach it as well.
  • A staff member will help you get situated in your tubes and assist you in launching.

Please listen carefully to the briefing as it will help make your trip more enjoyable and get your group out on the river and enjoying your trip faster.


ENJOYING THE TRIP

TUBING:

  • You now begin a leisurely float down the river back to Point Bluff.
  • There are plenty  of sandbars to stop on along the way.
  • The Rock will come into view about three quarters of the way through your trip.  You must leave The Rock Resort no later than 5:00 PM .
  • If you float straight down without stopping it takes approximately 3-3.5 hours for you to reach Point Bluff depending on wind and river conditions.
  • If you stop along the way be sure arrive back to Point Bluff no later than 6:00 p.m.

CANOES AND KAYAKS:

  • Present your release form copy to the driver or staff member loading the buses. The bus leaves promptly so be ready to go!
  • The bus ride takes you just a few miles up river and it only takes a few minutes to get there.
  • Our staff will assist you in launching the canoes.
  • Regardless of what time you launch, you must be back to Point Bluff by 6:00 p.m.
  • Once you arrive, you may pull your canoe or kayak up on the shore next to the boat landing, then head to the sign up area to retrieve your keys.

We gladly invite you to come into the bar at Point Bluff for drinks or pizza!


MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

  • We do not take reservations for tubing. It is run on a first come first serve basis. It is best to plan to arrive early so that you can have a leisurely float. 
  • We have over 1,000 tubes , so we are able to get you on your way quickly.
  • No pets are allowed on the tubes.
  • We do not allow you to bring any inflatables of your own.
  • We do allow dogs with you on the canoes and kayaks. You may launch or land your private canoe or kayak at Point Bluff for a small fee.
  • Note that we do not allow any inflatables or boats to be launched or landed at our drop off for tubing.
  • Keep your eyes open for the beautiful wildlife. There is plenty of it to see while floating down the river.
  • We have deer, a variety of songbirds, herons, sandhill cranes, turtles, frogs and majestic bald eagles.
  • Please do not leave litter or trash anywhere on the river. Trash cans and recycle bins are available to you when you land on Point Bluff’s shoreline.
  • Please respect our neighbors along the way. The river is their backyard.
  • Once you are on the river we do not provide refunds due to weather. As you know mother nature is unpredictable.
  • Point Bluff staff has your safety as top priority. We will keep an eye on any weather concerns and will be patrolling the river with our jet ski throughout the day. If there is lightning or thunder or heavy rains in the area we will not put anyone out on the river.
  • Please note that there are times we must stop all water activities due to high water levels. When the river reaches over 10,000 cubic feet per second the current gets too fast for safe trips and we will cease operations until the water level drops.
  • Safety of our customers and staff is our first priority!