CRAWDADDY'S
TUBE RENTAL
Float all day in Monterey!
- RIVER TUBING TRIPS -
Mudbugs Run: 4-5 hrs, $35 per rider
Crayfish Crawl: 2-3 hrs, $26 per rider
Nippers Dash: 1-2 hrs, $17 per rider
$5 discount on tubes
for children 12 and under
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HOURS
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Holidays 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Monday reservations only
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Tuesday reservations only
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Wednesday reservations only
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Thursday reservations only
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Friday reservations only
Crawdaddy's Tube Rental LLC operates in Monterey, Indiana, on the north bend of the Tippecanoe River. This 182-mile river is the child of 88 natural lakes and is the most biologically healthy river in the region. The north bend is a truly stunning stretch of river; it is known for smallmouth bass fishing, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. The soaring bald eagles, countless great blue herons, skittering crawdads, and occasional river otters make you feel like you get away from it all. The Tippecanoe is a hidden gem for river tubing that feels remote but is just a short drive away from Knox, Winamac, Culver, Kokomo, South Bend, Indianapolis, and Chicago. It is one of the best places to kick back and enjoy nature with a great float trip and crystal-clear water. The river tubing excursions we offer are the perfect blend of landscape and wildlife to give you an unforgettable journey.
At Crawdaddy's, we aim to be more than just a local outfitter and hope our river tubing trips on the Tippecanoe River help you experience something new. With a love of the outdoors and adventure, we bring you into untamed areas of nature, taking care of the details from start to finish to provide you with a context-rich, memorable floating experience. Our personalized service shuttles you from our outpost to the launch points of this renowned water so you can explore its never-ending charms with every dip of the toe. At your take-out point, we will pick you up and return you to our outpost, 90 seconds away. Many thousands of happy voyagers have visited the Tippecanoe for river tubing, rafting, or simply relaxing, and our offered trips present a chance to join their ranks. So, gain some experience points by immersing yourself in one of our river tubing excursions. Whatever brings you to the water, we invite you to experience the escape of the adventure; it is yours to explore and enjoy!
Crawdaddy's is in Monterey, Indiana, which is equally situated between Illinois and Michigan and is in one of the most nature-filled areas of the state. At the end of the trip, you'll find our location in north-western Indiana to be a great advantage since a short drive from this central position will lead you to the best restaurants, many different types of shops, boutiques, cafés, theaters, galleries, and bars: nothing is too far away from Monterey!
A rental at Crawdaddy's means you can count on us even before your arrival! Before check-in, we have everything ready for you and your family. We've organized our trips to bring you to the lesser-known places of this river and fill your eyes with the most beautiful and unique glimpses of the Tippecanoe's imperial beauty. So join us in the center of everything and enjoy authentic experiences and inspiration as you discover the river.
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Our long river tubing trip is the Mudbugs Run. It follows a north-westerly course and generally takes 4 - 5 hours, but adventure time depends on the renter. We shuttle you 10 minutes from our outpost to the starting point. Our shuttle will be waiting for you at the take-out point. The ride back to the outpost takes 90 seconds.
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Our median river tubing trip is the Crayfish Crawl. It follows a north-westerly course and generally takes 2 - 3 hours, but adventure time depends on the renter. We shuttle you 10 minutes from our outpost to the starting point. Our shuttle will be waiting for you at the take-out point. The ride back to the outpost takes 90 seconds.
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Our shortest river tubing trip is the Nippers Dash. It follows a north-westerly course and generally takes 1 - 2 hours, but adventure time depends on the renter. We shuttle you 2 minutes from our outpost to the starting point. Our shuttle will be waiting for you at the take-out point. The ride back to the outpost takes 90 seconds.
Great For Families With Kids!
EQUIPMENT
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TUBES
We have tubes of several sizes to choose from. A standard adult USCG-approved life vest and a lashing strap come with each rental. Wear water shoes or sneakers at all times. A standard-adult USCG-Approved Life Vest and a lashing strap come with each rental. Wear water shoes or sneakers at all times.
Contain your phone in a water-tight container or dry bag.
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RIVER RAFTS
We carry a 67” round 3-person raft. The raft comes with 2-paddles and lashing straps. Standard-adult USCG-approved Life Vests come with each rental. Wear water shoes or sneakers at all times you are in the river.
Contain your phone in a water-tight container or dry bag.
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PADDLE BOARDS
We carry inflatable stand-up paddle boards that measure 10.5' x 3' x .5' and have a 350 lbs weight limit. They are easy to ride due to the wide board and stand-up position; they require less power and effort than kayaking. The stand-up position also allows for stability and control over the board. You won't regret engaging in this water-based activity. A standard-adult USCG-Approved Life Vest and a lashing strap come with each rental. Wear water shoes or sneakers at all times.
Contain your phone in a water-tight container or dry bag.
ADD-ONS & GEAR
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COOLER TUBES
A regular cooler tube fits a 12 to 36-quart cooler and it
floats up to 150 lbs.
A large cooler tube fits a 36 to 50-quart cooler and it floats up to 250 lbs.
No Styrofoam coolers,
glass bottles, or glass containers, of any kind, on the river.
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Back-Country Latrine Kit
Our Back-Country Latrine Kit contains a pop-up restroom tent, a portable toilet, a container for transporting human waste, and a toilet sanitation kit hauled on a lashed tube. Crawdaddy's Tube Rental follows the Pack It In, Pack It Out Rule. Customers, upon request, are issued personal waste bags, disposable urine bags, and a toiletries/sanitizer kit
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Snail Mail Waiver Pack
If you order the Snail Mail Waiver Pack
from our shop's Add-Ons & Gear category
we will send you the forms via USPS.
It usually takes 2-3 days.
DIRECTIONS
We hope that you finding your way here is like you finding your way home.
RESTAURANTS
There are 86 restaurants within a 33 minute drive from our location.
HOTELS & LODGING
There are also 10 hotels within a 30 minute drive from our location.
Are you planning a group adventure? Be it a family reunion, team-building trip,
Scout camp outing, company party, or a friend group looking to have fun and cool off. Crawdaddy's welcomes you to join us on what is,
in our opinion, the top river in the mid-west. We task ourselves with offering amazing-experiences if you are new to the river or are
an old hand coming to us for a water excursion means we will do our absolute best to accommodate and customize your trip to be an
unforgettable one! Our ultimate focus, actually, you'd say our quest to provide access to such great experiences through
connection to nature gives our guests extra fun, laughter, and those unforgettable moments that only a perfect float trip can provide.
Let's plan your adventure today!