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Float the lazy stretch of the French Broad with deluxe tubes, shuttles, and easy parking provided. Ideal for groups, this 2–3 hour self-guided float blends gentle current, city-adjacent scenery, and low-effort relaxation.
Float the lazy stretch of the French Broad with deluxe tubes, shuttles, and easy parking provided. Ideal for groups, this 2–3 hour self-guided float blends gentle current, city-adjacent scenery, and low-effort relaxation.
The sun hits the river first, turning the French Broad into a slow-moving ribbon of silver as groups of friends clip their deluxe tubes together and push off from the grassy launch. Conversation drifts; the current takes the lead. Over the next two to three hours you’ll float under low bridges, past exposed rock bars and the occasional heron that watches your passage with deliberate calm.
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Operated by Beer City Tubing · Asheville, NC
The sun hits the river first, turning the French Broad into a slow-moving ribbon of silver as groups of friends clip their deluxe tubes together and push off from the grassy launch. Conversation drifts; the current takes the lead. Over the next two to three hours you’ll float under low bridges, past exposed rock bars and the occasional heron that watches your passage with deliberate calm.
The French Broad is one of North America’s older rivers, carved through the Blue Ridge over millions of years. Around Asheville, its wide, gentle channels were once a transportation and trade corridor for Cherokee communities and later powered small mills. Today the river is civic — a place for recreation, local breweries to gather beside, and a visible thread through the city’s industrial-to-creative landscape.
This stretch is intentionally mellow: average depths of 6–8 feet and slow currents make it ideal for self-guided tubing. Beer City Tubing outfits you with a deluxe tube (headrest, cup holder, mesh bottom), paddle, shuttle and parking; life jackets available on request. Expect light paddling to navigate eddies and occasional snags of submerged brush; bring a waterproof bag for keys and phone.
Practical tips: start mid-morning for warmer water and easier parking, secure coolers with straps or anchoring carabiners, and leave glass behind. Hydrate before you launch, apply reef-friendly sunscreen, and plan transport time — the shuttle returns you to the lot. For groups, the rhythm of the float is social and unhurried: sit back, let the river push you forward, and keep an eye on wind or afternoon thunderstorms.
Yes — Beer City Tubing allows coolers but does not sell ice or drinks; avoid glass and secure coolers to your tube with straps or carabiners.
Life jackets are available on request and recommended for less confident swimmers, though the river section is generally shallow and slow-moving.
The experience includes free parking and a shuttle that returns you to your vehicle after the 2–3 hour float; arrive early on busy summer weekends to queue for loading.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; trips may be canceled by the operator in hazardous weather conditions.
Beer City Tubing operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The sun hits the river first, turning the French Broad into a slow-moving ribbon of silver as groups of friends clip their deluxe tubes together and push off from the grassy launch. Conversation drifts; the current takes the lead. Over the next two to three hours you’ll float under low bridges, past exposed rock bars and the occasional heron that watches your passage with deliberate calm.
The sun hits the river first, turning the French Broad into a slow-moving ribbon of silver as groups of friends clip their deluxe tubes together and push off from the grassy launch. Conversation drifts; the current takes the lead. Over the next two to three hours you’ll float under low bridges, past exposed rock bars and the occasional heron that watches your passage with deliberate calm.
The French Broad is one of North America’s older rivers, carved through the Blue Ridge over millions of years. Around Asheville, its wide, gentle channels were once a transportation and trade corridor for Cherokee communities and later powered small mills. Today the river is civic — a place for recreation, local breweries to gather beside, and a visible thread through the city’s industrial-to-creative landscape.
This stretch is intentionally mellow: average depths of 6–8 feet and slow currents make it ideal for self-guided tubing. Beer City Tubing outfits you with a deluxe tube (headrest, cup holder, mesh bottom), paddle, shuttle and parking; life jackets available on request. Expect light paddling to navigate eddies and occasional snags of submerged brush; bring a waterproof bag for keys and phone.
Practical tips: start mid-morning for warmer water and easier parking, secure coolers with straps or anchoring carabiners, and leave glass behind. Hydrate before you launch, apply reef-friendly sunscreen, and plan transport time — the shuttle returns you to the lot. For groups, the rhythm of the float is social and unhurried: sit back, let the river push you forward, and keep an eye on wind or afternoon thunderstorms.