We were driving past the Madison River and saw all these people in inner tubes, floating down the river. Then we saw the Madison River Tubing truck and so I looked into them and what they had to offer. It looked and sounded so fun, so I decided to book it online. The process was easy and smooth. The website did say each person needed a Montana Conservation License, which I had to purchase separately on another website. It was easy enough, however, I was never asked to present it. Maybe it was just in case. They also have coolers, dry bags, waterproof Bluetooth speakers, towels and waterproof phone cases for rental. We arrived on the day of our excursion at the "California Corner" and checked in. I had added a Bluetooth speaker and dry bag to our reservation. The river was flowing really fast while we were there, so our float was only about 90 minutes, but it was a lot of fun! You have to watch out for rocks and brush, but other than that it was a really fun and relaxing time. That water was a little chilly, but it felt good on such a hot day! The staff are excellent--very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Madison River Tubing. read more

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A very fun tubing experience with Madison River. I went twice! Once on the round trip bus from Bozeman and the second time using the shuttle from Black's Ford to the put-in. The drive to the put-in is so beautiful I recommend that option. The company is well-organized, safety conscious and helpful at the put-in and take out. It's a wonderful way to experience the Madison River and the scenery. And, you will cool off! Take beer if you like but have a designated driver. read more

Madison River Tubing - The put-in at California Corner. - Tubing Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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This place is a must-use for tube rentals. We had a group of 30 people and accommodations were made so all could enjoy the river floating. Highly recommend. read more

The only reason to use this service is convenience and shuttling, which weren't great. My partner booked us two tubes and we went on what turned out to be a busy day. Parking was almost impossible and took 15 minutes. Check in lady was ok. She sent us to the water where there was just a giant mass of people from several different organizers. Seems like Madison tubing actually supplies a lot of other organizers so they got all the attention first. Eventually we got our tubes and got on the water. The float was fun but you don't need Madison tubing for that. The pull out point was another disaster. Zero organization and no Madison tubing representatives anywhere. Once the bus did arrive after about 15 minutes, it was just a mad dash of people trying to get on with no direction. read more

Absolutely fantastic. I live here and because it's so affordable I plan to do this SOOOO much more often. At mid-float: first I heard an eagle scream... the I SAW the Bald Eagle fly along the mountainside. Most excellent. For the price the ride itself is worth it, then the bonus of being able to rent equipment is even better. The equipment was in good order and clean. If you're visiting Bozeman - don't pass this one up. The staff was upper tier, cared, and very willing to assist. read more

Madison River Tubing - A bird on a rock in the Madison River. - Tubing Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

I'm from California and we did this same day on a whim. Great price. You can't wear strapless shoes (flip flops). Your shoes will 100% get wet. They sell water shoes for like $13. For the price, totally worth the $35 a person. The river smells like an aquarium but you get used to it. We brought drinks and floated. It feels slow but when you look at the river's edge you're actually moving fast. Minus a star for the cramped and very unsafe bus ride back after. read more

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Great family time! Easy in and out. Such a relaxing trip down the beautiful Madison River

I've tubed twice with Madison River Tubing now, once i did Meet at the River and another time i rented tubes. Both times rocked! The crew at Madison River Tubing are so kind and clearly love their jobs, which made for an event mot fun experience for me and my friends. read more

Thank you so much MRT! We had a blast on the river. We bought snacks ahead of time and enjoyed them on our float. They also will rent coolers to your group as well if you need. The river was shallow in spots so we kept getting stuck on the pebbles and river grass but it was ok. We managed. It was about a 2.5 to 3 hour float and we laughed and ate our way down the river. It's a gorgeous drive to the put in with some cute places to stop in Bozeman which we hit on our way home. After our float there was a bus waiting for us to take us back to our cars. April was super accommodating and made sure my prosthetic leg was safe till I was ready for it again. Thank you!! read more

The 2 front desk ladies are some of the worst customer service representatives, if you hate your job that much and can't smile go find another one, we will never go back here read more

Came here with a group of 14 for a leisurely summer float down the Madison River, and dare I say it may have been the highlight of the trip! Because our group was so large they had to split us into two, but you still are going to the same drop off, it's just about who's tube you're tied next to. You can rent dry bags and coolers for anything you want to bring along (which I would recommend!) for a pretty reasonable price. Life vests are optional for adults, but a trick of the trade, bring one along anyway, makes for a good seat cushion. The bus ride out takes a little under an hour, and the float itself is about 2-3, depending on the current of course. But once you get dropped in, it's all up to you, no guide or anything, they will just meet you down at the other side. There are few things more relaxing to me than getting to just lazily float along, drink some ice cold beverages and shoot the breeze with your best friends all while taking the gorgeous nature around you. I'd also recommend wearing some water shoes, as you will need to potentially get in and out of the tube which can have some slippery footing if you're not careful. read more

Great experience!!! It was a very busy day on the river since it was so hot Yet the team kept everybody moving and they were friendly and efficient We had a great time !! read more

This was a good experience for us. We called at the last minute, and they were able to accommodate us with tubes and a cooler, which was awesome. My only complaint, and it's not a complaint with the company but with the river, was that the current was rather fast that day. Before we knew it, the trip was over! But that's the way it goes sometimes. All in all, a great experience. read more

Flawless from beginning to end. We were a little late because one of our tubers had the runs from a long night of drinking but thats another review, know what I'm sayin'? They Called us to check on our status. They were super cool about it. Anyway, it was super easy checking in and the guy that drove us on a school bus was super chill. Wait, when is the last time you were on a school bus? Total bonus BTW!! We got there and the guy was super accommodating and knew his stuff! The calm, relaxing tube ride down the Madison River was awesome! I am so happy we go t to do it. We had a group of 11 and flowed down together no problem. When we finished at the end we did have to wait a little while which was a. little annoying (only because we had run out of booze). But, all in all, it was awesome!!! Thanks MRT!!!!!! We will be back! read more

Madison River Tubing - Tubing Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

These guys are awesome. I planned a last minute tubing and drive from West Yellowstone to Bozeman. When I arrived, they were fully sold out. However, they were nice enough to accommodate us at very last minute. Very friendly staff. Good bus service to the destination. I rented a water cooler too from them and it comes with its own tube. Really enjoyed 2 hrs of tubing. read more

Absolutely worth every damn penny! We woulda done it twice if we could've! Staff was super helpful and friendly. read more

Madison River Tubing - Tubin' w beer! - Tubing Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Great family activity, and one of the few things we could do with our 4 year old. Efficient and friendly pick up and drop-off. Remember to reserve an extra tube for a cooler and gear (we didn't know to do this, but they were super accommodating). I would get on at the 2nd stop at the distillery because a) its a great place to kickoff the trip, and b) and it means a shorter ride on the bus. I would suggest bringing towels at least (if not a change of clothes too), and leaving them on the bus. Pricing seems totally reasonable, for a fun family experience! read more

Talk about a well oiled machine. These guys were fantastic. From signing up to leaving everything is covered. They loaded the trailer, left on time got you to the drop off and even helped folks take off. Take out was smooth and easy and well marked. If you're wanting to float the river, these are the guys to see. read more

While visiting my family here in Bozeman we decided to get out on the water with Madison River Tubing. It was sort of last minute but I was able to reserve tubes (same day) with ease over the phone. The driver and staff were friendly and eager to make our trip comfortable, safe and without headaches. We rented 1 cooler and a speaker. I was pleasantly surprised that the cooler came supplied with ice and the speaker was accompanied by a waterproof bag for the phone. Overall it was a terrific experience, well worth the fee for the drive + tube and would highly recommend for families and groups of friends. My review would be 5 stars if I had the following: 1. The person who reserved my bus trip did not advise what time to arrive or that waivers could be completed online before our arrival. 2. I was not advised that there would be ice in the cooler or that lifejackets were provided for no additional fees. I had to keep calling back to get the information I needed. I don't know how established the company is, and maybe it's on their website, but I never looked since we just caught their business in driving by. So chalking it up to growing pains and/or my own user error. Happy tubin' friends read more

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Everything was great! All the staff were helpful and welcoming especially the receptionist that took our reservation via phone and our bus driver, Johnson. My only regret is it wasnt a longer excursion! We had a great time for the 2 hours we were floating and could have easily drifted for an additional 30 mins to an hour. A little wooden canoe paddle or kayak paddle would have been helpful for steering our 4 tube flotilla. Next time I will bring one. Water shoes are a must as there are sharp rocks, uneven terrain, and slippery algae and weeds. Tubes have a mesh bottom so rent 1 spare tube to hold a small cooler, hat, sunblock, and snacks. Then tie the "storage" tube onto your own. read more

Becky and crew were incredibly helpful and kind when we went in to get kayaks and paddle boards for the day. They answered all of our questions and had great suggestions. Plan to use them again for our next lake trip! read more

My wife and I are flight attendants and had a long layover in Bozeman. We found Madison River Tubing on the internet and gave them a call.....the most helpful and friendly staff we have ever encountered. The other two flight attendants on our crew joined us for a wonderful trip. Very reasonably priced although we paid a little extra as there were no reservations made that day...glad we did...we had the whole van to ourselves and our engaging professional driver. A must do while in Bozeman....the scenery is spectacular! We plan on doing it again at the end of the month with another crew.........Turtle and Bobcat here read more

Madison River Tubing - Tubing Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

I have gone on this fantastic tubing trip before, but I'm writing this because of the fantastic customer service they provided when circumstances (and the weather) changed. The staff was more than accommodating. Can't wait to book my next trip! read more

This was a great river tubing company. We had a large group of 30 people and they were very accommodating. Loved our driver/guide Ray

This place was great!! Awesome service and very friendly staff. Float was gorgeous and we had easy instructions regarding drop off and pick up. Would do again next time in Bozeman!! read more

This was a cluster from start to finish. I booked a 10:30 trip; then, we got bumped to 11:30 so they could accommodate a large group of about 25 people. We were told we had to be at the launch by 11:30; we were there at 11:15. Madison River Tubing showed up at 11:45, and decided to get the large group out first, which took 20-25 minutes. By this time, the 12:30 groups had shown up, and it became a free for all to grab a "guide" and get u going. 12:30 groups left before 11:30 groups as the "guides" took zero control to organize the launches. At the end of the float trip, they say "one person per party" to shuttle u back to the launch. Again, lack of organization. Entire groups got on the shuttle, leaving people waiting for quite a while to get on a shuttle. I wound up getting on a one and arriving back at the put-in at the same time as 12:30 groups. Oh, and zero offer of anything for the inconvenience of changing our reservation. Now, the trip was awesome, but no need to use these guys if u have more than one car. Just coordinate the drop off and pick up. Try Big Boys Toys or Roundhouse Sports and rent tubes on your own. read more

We thought this would be cooler than it turned out to be. Not particularly scenic or interesting. If you're into a float trip that would expose you to the beauty of Montana, this isn't for you. If you're into a float trip that means getting wasted with a bunch of 20-somethings and men in the middle of midlife crises, you'll love this. read more

We were in Bozeman for a bachlorette and decided to float down the river. I chose Madison River Tubing bc it had great reviews and was located conveniently downtown. We had a great experience! All of the employees were so kind, helpful and easy going. Would definitely return if ever back in Bozeman again! read more

Fun! Fun! Fun! The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have everything you need to enjoy your day floating down the river. The river is shallow, slow, beautiful and very relaxing. Great prices. read more

Had a great experience from start to finish with this company. We had 13 girls for a bachelorette party and the entire experience was smooth and easy. All of the staff was so friendly and the float itself was a priceless experience! read more